NAMI Coastal Virginia

02/13/2026

💚 Thank You to Our Mental Health Awareness Night Sponsors! 💚

As we look ahead to our Mental Health Awareness Night with the Norfolk Admirals next week 🏒, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to the incredible organizations who made this event possible.

Our sponsors are true Community Mental Health Champions, standing with us to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and support mental health care across Coastal Virginia. Their partnership helps ensure that individuals and families know they are not alone and that help is always available.

We are deeply grateful for your commitment, leadership, and continued support of mental wellness in our community. 💚

🎟️ Haven’t grabbed your tickets yet? There’s still time — link in bio!

Together, we’re changing the conversation around mental health.

02/10/2026

Help us End the Silence surrounding mental health conditions. You Are Not Alone, Hampton Roads. 💚🦙💚 This program is FREE and open to the public. To register visit the link below or scan the QR code.

https://forms.gle/A7MLryDnzwJSNpz26

01/23/2026

01/16/2026

When someone is in a behavioral health crisis, the goal is not just “what do we do right now?” It is Right Help, Right Now, with options that meet people where they are.

A strong crisis continuum includes:
✓ Someone to talk to (988)
✓ Someone to respond (mobile crisis teams)
✓ A place to go (center-based crisis care)
This is how communities reduce unnecessary hospital stays, incarceration, and out-of-home placements while offering trauma-informed, recovery-oriented support. If you or someone you love needs support, call or text 988.

Learn more about Region Five's Crisis Continuum of Care and how they support our community here - https://region-five.org/crisis-continuum-of-care/
#988

01/15/2026

🏒✨ Join us for Mental Health Awareness Night with the Norfolk Admirals!
We’re teaming up to raise awareness, break the stigma, and support mental wellness in our community. Come enjoy the game, connect with resources, and show your support for mental health. 💚

https://www.gofevo.com/event/Namicoastal2

📅 Friday, February 20th
📍 Scope Arena

01/06/2026

✨ Save the Dates—Our 2026 Events Are Here! ✨
Swipe through to see what’s coming up in 2026! We’re excited to share our upcoming events and invite you to save the dates for a year filled with connection, recognition, and community support for mental health.

📅 View and add events to your calendar:
👉 https://calendarlink.com/event/collection/89e219a0-e6b5-450b-b8ca-ba216bbb0475

🤝 Get involved
💙 More details coming soon

We can’t wait to share more as the year unfolds — hope to see you at one (or all!) of these events.

01/02/2026

New Year brings New Beginnings! I am excited to announce that Max Willey will be assuming the role of president. Serving in this position over the past several years has been both an honor and a privilege, and I am confident that the affiliate will continue to thrive under his leadership.💚

I take pride in NAMI Coastal’s ongoing impact within our community and remain deeply appreciative of the support it provided my family during challenging times.💚

This transition is not a goodbye-- I will continue to serve on the board and as Youth and Young Adult Outreach Coordinator. 💚

With gratitude, Susannah Uroskie

01/01/2026

✨ Happy New Year from NAMI Coastal Virginia! ✨
As we welcome 2026, we want to take a moment to thank our community — our peers, families, volunteers, partners, and supporters — who showed up with compassion, courage, and care this past year. 💙
The start of a new year brings fresh hope, renewed strength, and the reminder that no one has to face mental health challenges alone. In the year ahead, we remain committed to education, support, advocacy, and connection for individuals and families across Coastal Virginia.
Here’s to another year of ending stigma, building community, and supporting mental health for all. 🌊✨

12/30/2025

As 2025 comes to a close, we’re looking ahead with hope… and Lovey the Llama is ready to lead the way! 🦙💙

Your support helps NAMI Coastal Virginia be there for every person who needs understanding, connection, and care.

Together, we can continue making a real impact in our community—but we can’t do it without you.

💌 Consider including NAMI Coastal Virginia in your year-end giving and help us bring hope and support to more lives in 2026.

12/09/2025

🎉 Meet Lovey the Llama – NAMI Coastal Virginia’s newly named mascot! 🦙💛

Lovey was named by one of our amazing community members from Chesapeake, who chose it for its meaning: used as an affectionate form of address and approachable to all, just like NAMI’s mission of love and welcome for everyone. 💕

Did you know? In mental health and child development, a “lovey” (or comfort object) helps individuals self-soothe, manage stress, and feel secure—exactly what Lovey represents for our community!

We’re so excited for Lovey to join us at events, programs, and outreach efforts, spreading comfort, joy, and mental health awareness. 🌟

12/06/2025

Tomorrow only! Come out to show support for NAMI Coastal Virginia at Panera🫶✨

Use code FUND4U with any order from 4–8 PM and 30% of proceeds will benefit our free mental health programs! Dine-in, drive-thru, pickup, and delivery all count💚