Northeast Michigan NAMI Affiliate

06/02/2026

We couldn't agree more. To all of our firefighters, EMS personnel, law enforcement officers, dispatchers, and other first responders: you are not alone. NAMI Northeast Michigan is here for you and our entire community. Resources linked in comments.💚

05/04/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month — a time to bring mental health conversations into the open and remind people that no one has to struggle alone.

Mental health challenges often stay hidden, especially in small communities where it can feel easier to keep things to yourself.

And here in Northeast Michigan, we know silence doesn’t make the hard days easier. Connection does.

Throughout this month, NAMI Northeast Michigan is creating space for honest conversations, shared stories, and reminders that support is here.

If you’ve ever felt isolated, overwhelmed, or unseen — this month is for you, too.

We’re glad you’re here.

09/10/2025

September is Su***de Prevention Month. 💚 Paramount Tattoo in Alpena is offering free tattoos to raise awareness and spark conversation. Every effort to break the silence makes a difference - you are not alone.

Paramount offering free tattoos for Su***de Prevention Month
https://www.thealpenanews.com/news/2025/09/paramount-offering-free-tattoos-for-suicide-prevention-month/

08/15/2025

Look no further 👀

If you're navigating mental health with a loved one and thinking “Umm... what do I do?” - we’ve got just the thing.

💙 Free 8-week course
📍 Alpena Community College
🗓️ Sept. 9–Oct. 28 | Tuesdays, 6–8:30 PM
🔗 Register: https://720.nami.org/register/190238/details

08/14/2025

💬 We’ve needed this conversation for a long time — and we know, because we’ve been working to support mental health in Northern Michigan for years.

Join us in tuning in to the virtual town hall tonight, Aug 14 at 7 PM to hear from providers, lawmakers, and experts working toward solutions.

NORTHERN MICHIGAN (WPBN/WGTU) — UpNorthLive News is organizing a town hall event focusing on the pressing need for expanded mental health services in Northern M

08/08/2025

Uh-oh… 👀

That moment when you realize literally everyone is signing up for the free NAMI Family-to-Family course — and you’re not. 😳

💙 It’s an 8-week class that helps you support a loved one with mental illness and take care of yourself, too.

🧠 Free • In-person • Actually helpful
📍 Alpena Community College
🗓️ Sept. 9 – Oct. 28 | Tuesdays | 6–8:30 PM
🔗 https://720.nami.org/register/190238/details

08/05/2025

👋 Hello, Northeast Michigan!

We’re NAMI Northeast Michigan - your local resource for free mental health education, support, and community. 💙

We serve Alpena, Alcona, Montmorency, and Presque Isle Counties, and we’re here for individuals and families navigating mental health challenges.

Whether you’re looking for support, connection, or just a place to start - we’ve got you covered.

Our next program - a free 8-week class for family & friends of people living with mental illness - starts soon in Alpena!

👍 Liking our page and sharing with friends is a powerful way to support mental health in your community. You never know who might need it.

📲 Register or share the link:
👉 https://720.nami.org/register/190238/details

You are not alone.

08/01/2025

Need help supporting a loved one with mental health challenges? 👀 Say less. We’ll break it down. 🕺💥

🧠 NAMI Family-to-Family is a free, 8-week class where you’ll learn about mental illness, communication skills, treatment options, and how to care for yourself, too.

Real tools. Real talk. Real support - right here in Northeast Michigan. 💙

📅 Tuesdays | Sept. 9 – Oct. 28
🕕 6–8:30 PM
📍 Alpena Community College (BTC 107-D)
💵 Totally free

🔗 Register now: https://720.nami.org/register/190238/details

07/30/2025

This article highlights what so many of us already know: psychiatric care is stretched thin across Michigan, especially in rural areas like ours.

At NAMI Northeast Michigan, we hear these stories every day. We’re working to support individuals and families navigating these gaps. Real change takes all of us.

Let’s keep talking, keep advocating, and keep showing up for mental health. And if you need resources in Northeast Michigan? Reach out. We've got you.

Psychiatric demands outweigh resources in Michigan
https://www.thealpenanews.com/news/2025/07/psychiatric-demands-outweigh-resources-in-michigan/

07/28/2025

Ever feel like you’re just guessing how to help a loved one with their mental health? 💭

You’re not alone - and you don’t have to figure it out solo.

NAMI Family-to-Family is a free, 8-week course for family members, partners, and friends of people living with mental illness. You'll learn how to better understand your loved one, communicate effectively, manage stress, and find support for yourself too.

Get real tools, real support, and connect with people who get it.💙

📅 Tuesdays | Sept. 9 – Oct. 28
🕕 6:00–8:30 PM
📍 Alpena Community College (BTC 107-D)
💵 Totally free!

🔗 Pre-registration is required. Sign up here: 720.nami.org/register/190238/details