NAMI Southwest Washington

02/04/2026

𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐈 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐰𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐖𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤.

Project Homeless Connect is a powerful day of action that brings together services, support, and connection for our unhoused neighbors. Led by Council for the Homeless, this event unites community organizations to provide immediate, on-site care — strengthening our shared commitment to ending homelessness in Clark County.

We were grateful for the opportunity to meet community members, share mental health resources, and listen to the stories of those we serve. Every conversation is a reminder of how essential compassion, connection, and access to support truly are.

Together, we can build a community where everyone has a safe place to land and the mental health care they deserve. 💙

02/03/2026

This Black History Month, NAMI Southwest Washington honors Mamie Phipps Clark (1917-1983), a pioneering psychologist whose work forever changed the mental health field and advanced racial equity in America.

Dr. Clark’s groundbreaking research on racial identity and self-perception in Black children revealed the psychological harm of segregation. Her work played a critical role in the Brown v. Board of Education decision and helped shape how we understand the impact of racism on mental health.

Her legacy reminds us why culturally responsive mental health care, representation, and advocacy matter. We honor her contributions and continue working toward a future where mental health support is equitable, accessible, and affirming for all.

02/01/2026

🇺🇸 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐕𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟐! 🇺🇸
NAMI Southwest Washington is honored to launch our Veterans Support Group — a peer-led, confidential space where veterans can connect with others who truly understand the challenges of military service and life after service.

First Meeting: February 2 @ 6:00 PM
📍 Clark County Veterans Assistance Center
🔁 Meets every 1st & 3rd Monday of each month

This group offers veterans a supportive place to share experiences, find community, and talk with peers who “get it.” Whether you’re seeking connection, coping tools, or just a space to breathe, you’re welcome here.
Registration is available, but not required — just drop in.

Your presence matters, and you don’t have to walk this journey alone. Learn more: https://namiswwa.org/calendar/ =78251907;instance=20260202180000?popup=1&lang=en-US

02/01/2026

Whether you’re starting the year feeling hopeful, overwhelmed, or somewhere in between, connection can make all the difference.

We offer free support and social groups that give you a safe place to show up exactly as you are — no judgment, no pressure, just understanding. https://namiswwa.org/support-groups/

01/31/2026

Talking openly about mental health isn’t just important — it’s transformational.

Every time someone chooses honesty over silence…
Every time a story is shared instead of hidden…
Every time a conversation replaces stigma…
—we move closer to a community where no one feels ashamed for struggling.

At NAMI Southwest Washington, we believe sunlight is healing. When we make space for real conversations, we make space for hope, connection, and understanding.

If you’re ready to talk, we’re here to listen. Find an upcoming support group that fits you! https://namiswwa.org/support-groups/

01/30/2026

And what a wonderful group you have at Outsiders Inn!

Thank you NAMI Southwest Washington and Community Educator Dusty Sparks for hosting your monthly C.A.L.M. Crisis Intervention and De-escalation Training. OI Team members representing St Paul's Shelter and The Outpost Safe Stay programs really appreciated the class today!

01/29/2026

Representing NAMI SW WA at the Ilani Wellness Fair!

01/29/2026

Every year on President’s Day, community members from across Washington gather at our state capital to make their voices heard — and this year, you’re invited to be part of it.

NAMI Washington’s Lobby Day is a powerful opportunity for individuals and families affected by mental illness to meet with lawmakers, share lived experiences, and advocate for policies that strengthen our mental health system.

February 16
8:00 AM–4:00 PM
Olympia, WA – State Capitol
Learn more or register here: https://namiswwa.org/advocacy/lobby-day/

01/28/2026

🌿 January is Mental Wellness Month — and your well-being matters more than you think.

In our newest blog post, we share the story of Bill, a husband, father of five, and dedicated manager who didn’t realize how much his mental health was affecting every part of his life — until it began impacting the people he loved most.

Bill talks openly about how stress, exhaustion, and untreated emotional strain left him feeling overwhelmed and short-tempered at work and at home. But once he made the brave choice to prioritize his mental wellness, everything began to shift — his patience grew, his relationships strengthened, and he became more present with his family in ways he hadn’t been in years.

His story is a powerful reminder that:

✨ Taking care of yourself is taking care of your family
✨ Small steps toward wellness can create meaningful change
✨ You don’t have to wait for a breaking point to begin healing

If you’re starting this year feeling worn down, stretched thin, or disconnected, you’re not alone — and support is available. Read the full post here: https://namiswwa.org/your-well-being-matters-more-than-you-think/

01/27/2026

🇺🇸 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐕𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟐! 🇺🇸

NAMI Southwest Washington is honored to launch our Veterans Support Group — a peer-led, confidential space where veterans can connect with others who truly understand the challenges of military service and life after service.

First Meeting: February 2 @ 6:00 PM
📍 Clark County Veterans Assistance Center
🔁 Meets every 1st & 3rd Monday of each month

This group offers veterans a supportive place to share experiences, find community, and talk with peers who “get it.” Whether you’re seeking connection, coping tools, or just a space to breathe, you’re welcome here.

Registration is available, but not required — just drop in.
Your presence matters, and you don’t have to walk this journey alone. Learn more: https://namiswwa.org/calendar/ =78251907;instance=20260202180000?popup=1&lang=en-US

01/25/2026

Participants shared their vision boards at a recent NAMI Southwest Washington Art Group, each one a powerful reflection of hope, goals, and personal meaning.

The NAMI Southwest Washington Art Group is a space to slow down, express what’s inside, and connect with others through creativity.

Find an upcoming art group and join us: https://namiswwa.org/calendar/

01/24/2026

For years, Arya avoided therapy because she believed she’d have to retell every painful detail of her past. She thought healing meant reliving the worst moments of her life

𝐁𝐮𝐭 𝐬𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭:

Getting help isn’t about forcing yourself to revisit trauma before you’re ready. It’s about finding a space where you feel seen, heard, and supported — even if the words come slowly, or in pieces, or not at all at first.

You are not alone — and you don’t have to go through this by yourself. 💛