NAMI Southwest Washington

11/26/2025

When life feels heavy — especially when you’re growing up with a parent who has a mental illness — hope can sound like a pretty frustrating word. People tell you to “stay positive” when everything inside you feels anything but positive.

But real hope isn’t fake smiles or pretending everything is fine.
Hope is smaller, quieter, and much more real than that.

Read the full blog post from YouTalkWA.com: https://youtalkwa.com/hope-isnt-just-a-word-finding-light-when-things-feel-dark/

11/25/2025

“When I came home from treatment, I didn’t know how to rebuild my life. A NAMI support group helped me find my footing. I learned I wasn’t broken — I was healing.”
— Peer Support Participant

Because of you, recovery stories like this are possible.

Give the gift of hope this holiday season.

Donate Now https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/HFyPPXgkf-jJSI3yw0WKbQ

11/22/2025

Caring for a loved one with a mental illness is an act of deep compassion — but it can also be overwhelming, confusing, and emotionally exhausting. Caregivers deserve support, too.

That’s why we’re proud to share the launch of the NAMI Family Caregiver HelpLine, a new national resource created specifically for family members supporting an adult loved one with a mental health condition.

If you’re a caregiver, you don’t have to carry this alone.
📞 Call 1-800-950-6264 and press 4
📱 Or text “Family” to 62640

Caregivers matter — and your well-being matters, too.
Read more on our blog to learn how this HelpLine can support you: https://namiswwa.org/introducing-the-nami-family-caregiver-helpline/

11/21/2025

Today, we honor and hold space for everyone who has lost someone to su***de. This day is for you — the survivors who carry grief, love, unanswered questions, and the strength it takes to keep going.

Losing someone to su***de creates a unique kind of pain. It can feel isolating, confusing, and overwhelming. But you are not alone. Around the world, survivors come together today to share stories, offer compassion, and remind one another that healing is possible — and that every feeling along the way is valid.

If you are a survivor:
✨ Your grief is real.
✨ Your love for the person you lost is real.
✨ Your resilience, even on the hardest days, is real.

We invite you to reach out, connect, and take care of yourself today. Whether through a support group, a trusted friend, or simply a moment of quiet reflection — your well-being matters.

11/20/2025

"When my daughter was first diagnosed, I didn’t know where to turn. The nights were long, and I felt completely alone. Then I connected with NAMI Southwest Washington. Through their educational programs, advocacy efforts, and community of people who understand this journey, I discovered hope for the first time.”
— NAMI Parent, 2025

This is what your support makes possible.

Every gift helps NAMI SWWA continue to provide free, life-changing support and education for families and individuals in our community.

Give Hope Today https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/HFyPPXgkf-jJSI3yw0WKbQ

11/20/2025

You’re invited to our NAMI Southwest Washington Open House on December 11th between 12 PM and 3 PM! Stop by to learn more about our free mental health programs and community resources—and enter our raffle for a chance to win one of two amazing prizes!

🎟️ Raffle Prizes:
Urban Air Ultimate Experience (Valued at $150+)
Includes 4 Ultimate Attraction Passes, 4 Pairs of Urban Air Socks, 1 Large One-Topping Pizza, and 4 Bottles of Water.

or

Wellness Basket (Valued at $120)
Includes a 1-hour massage from Ripple Wellness and additional self-care goodies.
Join us for an afternoon of connection, learning, and fun—you might just walk away a winner!

And please spread the word!

11/18/2025

We’re grateful for a community that believes in mental health for all.

Because of you, hundreds of families found hope through NAMI this year. Let’s make that number even higher in 2026.

Join the movement → https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/HFyPPXgkf-jJSI3yw0WKbQ

11/16/2025

It’s hard enough to deal with your own emotions — but it can feel impossible when you finally speak up and a parent brushes it off.
Maybe they call you “dramatic.”
Maybe they say, “we don’t do therapy.”

Speaking up — even when it’s hard — is brave.
And even if your parent doesn’t believe in mental health…
You can still believe in your own healing. 💙

Thank you YouTalk Washington for this post!

When Your Parent Doesn’t Believe in Mental Health — But You Need Help Anyway Mental Wellness, Parents, Self Care It’s hard enough to deal with your own emotions when things feel overwhelming. But what happens when you finally build up the courage to talk about your mental health — and your p...

11/14/2025

Mark your calendars for next week!

If you're a caregiver in any form, have a caregiver in your life, or care about the caregivers, plan listen to this LinkedIn live webinar!

You will learn practical supports for caregiver employees and some mental health self-care practice.

Find the LinkedIn Live Webinar at the following link: https://bit.ly/482eNU4

11/13/2025

We’re opening our doors and inviting the community to come see what NAMI Southwest Washington is all about! 🌿

🗓 Wednesday, December 11
🕛 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
📍 NAMI SW WA Main Office
4201 NE 66th Ave, Suite 105, Vancouver, WA

Stop by to meet our team, learn about our free mental health programs and support groups, and discover how NAMI SW WA is helping build a compassionate, stigma-free community. Whether you’re looking for support, resources, or ways to get involved — you’re welcome here. 💚

Help us spread the word! Share this post, invite a friend, or post the event flyer in your community. Together, we can reach more people and make a difference.

11/12/2025

“One in five people live with a mental health condition — but five in five can make a difference.”

This Giving Tuesday, help NAMI Southwest Washington ensure that no one fights alone.
Your gift provides free support groups, education programs, and hope for families and individuals across our community.

Give Early → https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/HFyPPXgkf-jJSI3yw0WKbQ

11/11/2025

On this Veterans Day, we honor the courage, sacrifice, and resilience of those who have served our country. 💙

Many veterans face unique mental health challenges, including PTSD, depression, and anxiety — but no one should face those battles alone. At NAMI Southwest Washington, we’re committed to ensuring that every veteran and their loved ones have access to support, understanding, and hope. 🌿

If you or someone you know is a veteran struggling with mental health, reach out. There is help, and there is healing.

Thank you to all who have served — your strength and service inspire us.