NAMI.org 5/29/2020 The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) today released the following statement from CEO Daniel H. Gillison, Jr., regarding recent racist incidents across the country and their impact on mental health: “The effect of racism and racial trauma on mental health is real and cannot be ignored. The disparity in access to mental more »
Read MoreDear Friends: The Skagit NAMI Board has been busy thinking about how it can best support its NAMI Skagit members in the face of so many unknowns and keep its members, volunteers and Board members safe during this global pandemic. When the Board recently met we discussed the many challenges the virus has likely presented more »
Read MoreNAMI Washington’s Public Policy Department invites you to join us for a Behavioral Health Tele-Town Hall! NAMI Washington will host a virtual meeting for folks to hear from elected officials and policy makers for an update on behavioral health services in the COVID- 19 era. WHAT: Public policy tele-town hall DATE: Tuesday, May 5, 2020 TIME: 10:00 AM more »
Read MoreIn consideration of Covid-19 epidemic, NAMI Skagit is working to continue providing community support and education services while minimizing meetings and in-person contacts with the intention of reducing and slowing the spread of the virus. Consequently, we will be immediately pausing all current educational classes for a period of two weeks. We will reassess whether more »
Read MoreNAMI Skagit’s FAMILY TO FAMILY course for family members or partners of adults w/mental illness or brain disorders. This is a powerful 8 week course for self-care and empowerment to keep family life together while supporting a loved one’s recovery. Mon, March 9th thru Mon April 28th every Monday 6:30-9pm. Register by March 2nd Call more »
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