NAMI Washington County, Inc.

04/04/2026

Spring is here… and so is a fresh month of Connect & Create! 🌷🎨

Looking for a space to relax, connect, and tap into your creative side? We’ve got you covered this April at NAMI Washington County!

✨ 1st Tuesday – CONNECT - April 7th
Kick back with games, conversation, and community. No pressure—just good vibes and great people.

🎨 3rd Tuesday – CREATE - April 21st
Get your hands moving and your creativity flowing with art activities designed for all skill levels (yes, even if you say you’re “not creative” 😉).

💫 Bonus: Participants will have the opportunity to meet Natalie Sorrentino, our new Program Director and Therapeutic Arts Specialist, during this month’s Create session on April 21!

🗓️ April Sessions:
📍 Tuesday, April 7 | 1:00–2:30 PM (Connect)
📍 Tuesday, April 21 | 1:00–2:30 PM (Create)

👥 Open to adults 18+ navigating mental health
📍 NAMI Washington County Welcome Center

Whether you come to chat, create, or just be—you belong here. 💙

04/03/2026

Today was something really special.

In collaboration with Museum of Wisconsin Art, we spent time creating, connecting, and simply being together. Through art-making and gentle reflection, we made space to notice what we are holding…and to let a little of it go.

Moments like today speak to how powerful creativity can be for our mental health. We left feeling more grounded, a little lighter and reminded we’re not alone.

Grateful for this time.
Grateful for this community. 💗

04/02/2026

Focus on what you can control and accept what you can’t. 💚

03/31/2026

Spring break is here, and we’re SO excited to be part of something truly special.

Join us for a gentle, hands-on workshop in partnership with MOWA. Inspired by ceramic artist Kelly Jean Ohl, this drop-in experience invites you to slow down, explore texture, and create your own clay comfort stone.

This experience will be led by Natalie Sorrentino, Therapeutic Arts Specialist and NAMI Washington County’s Program Director.

April 3
Drop-in from 10:00–Noon

Whether you come for a few minutes or stay awhile, this is a space to pause, create, and reconnect with yourself and others.

We’d love to see you there!

Join MOWA for Spring Break Week April 1-3 🎨🖌️

Enjoy family fun at MOWA as you make memories, meet artists, and enjoy family-friendly artmaking. Discover the full schedule of events below:

Bird Parade: Intention Setting
April 1 | Drop-in 10:00–Noon. Parade at Noon.
Create a bird puppet with artist Hattie Grimm, then bring it to life in our bird parade. Participants will also receive a take-home art kit.

Teen Art Meetup
April 1|Drop-in 2:00–4:00
High schoolers are invited to hang out with friends, enjoy the museum, and create an art project with MOWA’s Teen Council. FREE for all high school students with valid ID.

Zentangle Magnets
April 2 | Drop-in 10:00–Noon
Create a magnet using repetitive zentangle-style patterns. Seek inspiration from designs featured in Kelly Jean Ohl’s ceramic work.

Comfort Stones
April 3 | Drop-in 10:00–Noon
Create a clay comfort stone inspired by ceramic artist Kelly Jean Ohl. Offered in partnership with NAMI Washington County, this experience invites participants to slow down and explore texture.

Collection Highlights Tour
April 3 | 1:00
From Aslak Olsen Lie to Michelle Grabner, learn more about MOWA’s permanent collection with Senior Curator Graeme Reid.

03/30/2026

🌱 A little seasonal shift for Compassion Project 🌞

As we head into spring and summer (hello sunshine and fuller calendars!), we’re making a small adjustment to our Compassion Project schedule to better match the rhythm of the season.

✨ Update:
• This week’s session (Wednesday, April 1) will be canceled
• Moving forward, Compassion Project will gather once a month on the 3rd Wednesday of each month

💙 We’ll see you next on Wednesday, April 15 from 7:00–8:30 PM!

We’re excited for this refreshed cadence—creating space to stay connected, grounded, and supported while also honoring the energy that comes with longer days and time outdoors.

As always, this group remains a welcoming space for connection, conversation, and community. We can’t wait to gather with you soon!

03/30/2026

🌷 April at NAMI Washington County is in Full Bloom 🌷

Spring is a time for growth, connection, and new beginnings—and that’s exactly what’s happening at NAMI this April. 💙

Whether you’re looking for support, creative expression, or meaningful connection, there’s a place for you here.

✨ Here’s what’s happening this month:

🎨 Connect & Create
1st & 3rd Tuesdays | 1:00–2:30 PM
Come connect, unwind, and tap into your creativity in a welcoming space. (Adults 18+)

🧠 Compassion Project Support Group
3rd Wednesday | 7:00–8:30 PM
A safe, supportive space for adults navigating mental health challenges together.

🎭 Teen Art Expressions
1st & 3rd Thursdays | 4:15–5:30 PM & 5:30–6:45 PM
Creative expression meets emotional wellness—led by a licensed art therapist.

💬 Teen Connections
Thursdays | 4:15–5:30 PM
A supportive group where teens can connect, share, and feel understood.

📚 NAMI Family & Friends Support
3rd Monday | 6:00–8:30 PM
A free, powerful course for those supporting an adult loved one living with mental health challenges.

🖼️ NAMI Show & Tell: The Show Continues
On display through April 16
Stop by during Welcome Center hours (Mon–Thurs, 10AM–3PM) to experience powerful, community-created artwork.

🌼 At NAMI, we believe healing happens in community.
No matter where you are on your journey—you are welcome here.

03/27/2026

✨ Come check out our newest community-created art piece at NAMI Washington County! ✨

Created during our Show & Tell event on March 14, 2026, this piece began as a simple outline—five sections representing our core values: Hope, Empowerment, Inclusion, Compassion, and Fairness.

By the end of the evening, it became something so much more. Community members stepped in, added their mark, and left a piece of themselves behind—creating a powerful, shared work of art. 💙

What emerged is alive—layered, vibrant, and ever-evolving. A beautiful reminder that mental wellness is built through connection, shared experiences, and the courage to show up as we are.

This brain holds more than color—it holds our stories, our strength, and our community.

Stop by the Welcome Center to see it in person—we’d love to share it with you.

Special shout out to Jeff Skomski who created the NAMI brain logo outline on these canvas's! Thank you, Jeff!

03/27/2026

NAMI Washington County is thrilled to introduce Natalie Sorrentino, who is stepping into the role of Director of Creative Programs and Community Engagement. In this role, Natalie will help lead programs that bring people together through creativity, connection, and community.

With a background in Art Therapy and Illustration, Natalie believes deeply in the power of creativity to foster expression, understanding, and belonging. She is passionate about creating welcoming spaces where people can connect, reflect and feel supported.

Her work will help advance NAMI‘s mission to provide advocacy, education, support, and public awareness so that all individuals and families affected by mental illness can build better lives. We’re so excited to welcome Natalie to the NAMI community.

03/23/2026

✨ Let the magic of NAMI Show & Tell continue!

Our art exhibit lives on through April 16th at the NAMI Welcome Center art gallery during open hours (Monday–Thursday, 10 AM–3 PM).

Come explore inspiring artwork from local artists, connect with our mission, and experience the power of creativity in supporting mental wellness.

💙 All are welcome—bring a friend and stop by!

03/16/2026

❄️ Weather Update – NAMI Washington County ❄️

Due to the Blizzard Warning, NAMI Washington County will be CLOSED today.

Our NAMI Family & Friends Support Group scheduled for this evening is also canceled.

Please stay safe, stay warm, and take care of yourselves and one another. 💙

03/15/2026

🍀 Connect & Create – St. Patrick’s Day Edition 🍀

Join us this Tuesday for a relaxed afternoon of creativity, conversation, and connection. In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, we’ll be creating clovers that celebrate the people, places, and moments that make us feel lucky.

No art experience needed—just come as you are.
All supplies provided.

Connect & Create
1st & 3rd Tuesdays of each month
1:00 – 2:30 PM