NAMI Central Florida

NAMI Central Florida NAMI is dedicated to providing FREE education, support and advocacy to those living with mental health challenges and their families. In crisis, call 911.

For more information head to www.NAMICF.org.

*Note: Page & Chat are not monitored 24/7. NAMI is dedicated to providing education, support and advocacy to those living with mental illness and their families with free support groups and classes.

June is PTSD Awareness month and this month's NAMITalks webinar features Dr. John J. Lopez, DNP, PMHNP-BC, Co-Founder a...
06/17/2026

June is PTSD Awareness month and this month's NAMITalks webinar features Dr. John J. Lopez, DNP, PMHNP-BC, Co-Founder and Clinical Director of MindSolutions Psychiatry.

During this free community education webinar, Dr. Lopez will explore how trauma affects the brain and body, the ways PTSD can show up in everyday life, and the evidence-based treatments and supportive practices that can help people move toward healing.

Whether you have lived experience, support a loved one, or simply want to learn more about trauma and recovery, this session offers an opportunity to gain practical knowledge and a deeper understanding of how trauma impacts mental health.

Register and learn more about PTSD and its effects at https://ow.ly/shHT50Z6HZr

Alone

Ten years later, we remember.We remember the 49 lives taken at Pulse. We honor the survivors. We stand with the families...
06/12/2026

Ten years later, we remember.

We remember the 49 lives taken at Pulse. We honor the survivors. We stand with the families, friends, and loved ones who continue to carry their memories forward.

Though a decade has passed, their lives and stories are not forgotten. We remember not only what was lost, but also the love, unity, and compassion that carried our community through the darkest of days.

As we reflect on the Pulse tragedy, we choose empathy over fear, hope over hate, and love over division. Remembrance is not passive—it is a promise to continue creating a community where everyone feels valued, accepted, and safe to be themselves.

Orlando is marking the 10th anniversary of the tragedy with a week of remembrance events. Messages of support from around the world, written on prayer ribbons, will remain displayed outside Orlando City Hall through Sunday.

Tonight, the Annual Pulse Remembrance Ceremony will take place at 5:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, featuring music from local artists and a candlelight vigil with the reading of all 49 names.

If you or someone you know needs support, find LGBTQIA+ resources available in our community below.

The Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ support, 24/7)
📞 1-866-488-7386
🔗 thetrevorproject.org

THRIVE Lifeline (Text-based peer support, 24/7)
📱 Text oSTEM to 313-662-8209
🔗 thrivelifeline.org

Zebra Coalition (Support for LGBTQ+ youth)
📞 407-228-1446
🕒 Mon–Fri, 10 AM–6 PM
📍 911 N Mills Ave, Orlando
🔗 zebrayouth.org

40 Years. Countless Lives Changed. The 4th Annual Gala of Giving HOPE For 40 years, NAMI Central Florida has brought hop...
06/10/2026

40 Years. Countless Lives Changed.
The 4th Annual Gala of Giving HOPE

For 40 years, NAMI Central Florida has brought hope, support, and advocacy to individuals and families across our community.

Join us as we celebrate 40 Years of Impact at NAMI Central Florida's 4th Annual Gala of Giving HOPE. On October 9, 2026, we invite you to an elegant black-tie evening commemorating this remarkable milestone and celebrating the impact we have made together.

Guests will enjoy an exceptional culinary experience, inspiring stories of resilience and recovery, special recognition of community champions, exciting fundraising opportunities, and a powerful keynote presentation by former University of Florida basketball standout, international professional athlete, and author Patric Young.

As we celebrate four decades of advocacy, education, support, and hope, every dollar raised will help ensure NAMI Central Florida can continue providing free mental health programs and services to those who need them most.

Together, we will honor the past, celebrate the present, and invest in a future filled with hope.

Early Bird Ticket Sales: 7/1/2026-8/31/2026
General Ticket Sales: 9/2/2026-10/6/2026

learn more at https://ow.ly/CbKS50ZaeY6
or for sponsorship opportunities contact: [email protected]

June is PTSD Awareness Month. Join us for this month's NAMITalks webinar, Understanding PTSD and Trauma's Impact on Dail...
06/02/2026

June is PTSD Awareness Month. Join us for this month's NAMITalks webinar, Understanding PTSD and Trauma's Impact on Daily Life. featuring Dr. John J. Lopez, DNP, PMHNP-BC, Co-Founder and Clinical Director of MindSolutions Psychiatry.

Trauma touches more lives than many of us realize, and its effects often show up in ways that don't fit common perceptions of PTSD. While many people associate trauma and PTSD with a single event or a specific set of symptoms, the reality is often much more complex.

Register and learn more about PTSD and its effects at https://ow.ly/shHT50Z6HZr

Want to help young people in our community feel more seen and supported?Join Rise Community Solutions for Youth Mental H...
05/27/2026

Want to help young people in our community feel more seen and supported?

Join Rise Community Solutions for Youth Mental Health First Aid training. This evidence-based certification course teaches you how to recognize signs of mental health concerns in youth, respond in supportive ways, and connect them with appropriate help.

This 7.5-hour training is offered at NO COST to the Central Florida community and includes a 3-year Youth Mental Health First Aid certification upon completion.

Whether you work with youth, care for them, or simply want to make a difference, this training is for you 💚

👉 Complete the form to register for an upcoming class at https://form.jotform.com/261185000620139

⏰ Last chance to bid!Bidding officially closes TODAY, Friday, May 22 at 5:00 PM. Now’s the time to place those last-minu...
05/22/2026

⏰ Last chance to bid!

Bidding officially closes TODAY, Friday, May 22 at 5:00 PM. Now’s the time to place those last-minute bids!

Place your bids at https://ow.ly/JYeX50YYfyM

We still have a few amazing items left in the NAMIWalks Silent Auction, and now’s your chance to grab them before they’re gone! From fun family experiences to awesome date night bundles, or a day out with your friends, there’s something for everyone. 💚

Every bid helps support NAMI Central Florida’s free mental health programs, providing education, support, and resources for individuals and families throughout our community.

Winning bidders may pick up their item from the NAMI Central Florida office before May 29 or choose to have their item mailed to them.

Zeffy powers our auction platform and may suggest an OPTIONAL contribution at checkout. This is NOT required and does not support our organization. Enter $0 in the custom amount to opt out.

There’s still time to place your bids on some amazing items before they’re gone!! ⏳From local favorites to unique experi...
05/19/2026

There’s still time to place your bids on some amazing items before they’re gone!! ⏳

From local favorites to unique experiences, this is your last chance to take something home while supporting mental health in our community. Every bid supports NAMI Central Florida’s free mental health programs and helps ensure no one has to walk their mental health journey alone.

🕒 Bidding closes May 22 at 5:00 PM, so don’t wait too long to get your bids in.
👉 Start your bidding at https://ow.ly/JYeX50YYfyM

Winning bidders may pick up their item from the NAMI Central Florida office before May 29 or choose to have their item mailed to them.

Zeffy powers our auction platform and may suggest an OPTIONAL contribution at checkout. This is NOT required and does not support our organization. Enter $0 in the custom amount to opt out.

05/19/2026

As part of our 20 Years of NAMIWalks celebration, we’re creating a special mural display at the NAMI Central Florida office made up of handwritten crayons filled with the reasons people walk.

To be part of it:
📱 Click or scan the link
💚 Donate $5
🖍️ In the memo, tell us who you are and why you walk

Whether you walk for yourself, a loved one, your family, someone you’ve lost, or a reason close to your heart, we want to hear your story.

Every crayon added to the mural represents a person, a purpose, and the community that has made 20 years of NAMIWalks so meaningful.

Every donation helps fund NAMI Central Florida’s free mental health programs and brings support to individuals and families in our community, helping ensure no one walks their journey alone.

🔗 Donate at https://checkout.square.site/merchant/3NCJE09BP9DDB/checkout/24OVYMBJTTZVTMCOZYQOETGB

MentalHealthForAll

Today is Mental Health Action Day, a reminder that awareness matters, but action creates change 💚One way to take action ...
05/16/2026

Today is Mental Health Action Day, a reminder that awareness matters, but action creates change 💚

One way to take action is by donating to NAMIWalks. We are currently just over $3,000 away from reaching our $250,000 fundraising goal, and every donation helps expand access to free mental health support, education programs, and support groups for individuals and families across Central Florida.

Mental health affects so many people in our community, and no one should have to walk their journey alone. Every dollar raised through NAMIWalks stays local and helps us continue showing up for those who need connection, support, and hope.

Whether you donate, share our mission, or encourage someone else to give, every action moves mental health forward. Let’s turn awareness into action and cross the finish line together.

Please donate at https://www.namiwalks.org/centralflorida/donate

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and what a wonderful time it is to look back on the incredible support shown at NA...
05/15/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and what a wonderful time it is to look back on the incredible support shown at NAMIWalks Central Florida 💚👟🚶‍➡️

This year marked 20 years of NAMIWalks, and we’re still celebrating the energy, connection, and community that made this event so special. From teams walking together to music, activities, vendors, and celebrations throughout the day, it was amazing to see so many people come together in support of mental health.

We want to sincerely thank every participant, volunteer, vendor, sponsor, donor, and supporter who helped make this year’s walk possible. Because of supporters like you, in 2025 we were able to provide support to more than 20,000 people through our free programs, and this year we hope to reach even more individuals and families throughout Central Florida.

There’s still time to be part of this year’s impact. So far, we’ve raised $242,428 for mental health and are just over than $7,000 away from reaching our $250,000 goal.

Every donation helps expand access to free support, education, and support groups for those who need them most. Help us cross the finish line and continue bringing mental health support to more of our community!

Please donate at https://www.namiwalks.org/centralflorida/donate

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Altamonte Springs, FL
32701

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