NAMI Whatcom

NAMI Whatcom is an affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness

All our programs are free, and led by trained volunteers who either live with a mental health condition or have a loved one with a mental health condition.

09/04/2026

Don't forget to register for the Stigma Stomp before September 20th to secure your T-shirt!

We also are still accepting volunteers for this years event so feel free to reach out and email [email protected] or call the office at 360-671-4950 to find out more info!

See you October 3rd! at 10:00 am! (peep the second picture/flyer to see the time change!)

Register here: https://www.namiwhatcom.org/stigma-stomp.html

[Image description: On a marbled blue background is a white t-shirt with the Stigma Stomp 2026 logo on it and the words, "There is still time!" below it. The post also says, "Register now for the 2026 Stigma Stomp to secure your t-shirt!" and our logo is in the bottom right corner as well.]

[Image 2 description: A flyer for the Stigma Stomp with the updated time of 9:45 check in and 10am event start]

09/02/2026

September is Su***de Prevention Month.

Mental health affects us all so this month join NAMI Whatcom in some ways to help raise awareness about mental health and su***de prevention.

You are not alone. We are here for you.

visit www.namiwhatcom.org to learn about our free programs or call our office at 360-671-4950 if you have questions on how you can support or be supported.

[Image description: On a light blue background with pink clouds is the outline of a person and says, "September is Su***de Prevention Month." Below on the lighter blue outline of a persons head says, "things you can do this month: Volunteer, Attend the out of the darkness su***de prevention walk on September 19th, Check on your friends, Take a break, Share resources like 988 with your community, Donate to organizations like
NAMI that offer free groups and programs, remember you are not alone, check out www.namiwhatcom.org for more ideas." and our logo is in the bottom right corner as well.]

08/28/2026

We had so much fun getting to know Karrie, our new Executive Director here at NAMI Whatcom, yesterday!

If you want to make sure you know about all the upcoming events, programs, classes, groups, and more we have going on, make sure you are signed up for our monthly newsletter.

Send an email to Brylie at [email protected] to get added to the newsletter list and visit www.namiwhatcom.org for more information about our next rounds of classes and programming.

[Image description: on a orange, purple, and pink background are the words, "Did you miss our open house? Make sure you are on our newsletter list!" There are also photos of folks that stopped by and our logo in the bottom right corner.]

08/27/2026

With the Stigma Stomp right around the corner we are looking for volunteers to help with set-up, registration, cheering folks on, and more!

If you have ever wanted to volunteer with us and haven't been sure how to get started, this is the perfect event to get acclimated with the community and help stomp out the stigma of mental illness here in Whatcom County and beyond.

Email our Peer Program Coordinator Brylie at [email protected] to find out how you can get involved today!

[Image description: On a blurry picture background says, "Volunteers wanted! Interested in volunteering with us for the Stigma Stomp? Email Brylie at [email protected] " In Blue and Yellow letters and there is a logo for the Stigma Stomp event in the middle.]

08/21/2026

NAMI Whatcom's Open House is Next Thursday, August 27th!

Come stop by from 6-7:30 pm at our office to chat with other volunteers, meet our new Executive Director, and have some snacks!

Can't wait to see you all there!

[Image description: On a multi-colored background is a white box that reads, "Don't forget! NAMI Whatcom’s Open House is next week August 27th stop by from 6-7:30 at our office to hangout, meet our new Executive Director, and find out about new volunteer opportunities!" Our website is at the bottom and there are some photos of NAMI Whatcom folks up top to the right of the NAMI Whatcom logo.]

08/13/2026

Join us next week for Affirmation Banners at the SkillShare space!

On August 19th from 10:30 till noon we will be doing some crafts alongside having resources so stop by, say hi, make some crafts, or get a brochure.

See you then!

[Image Description: On a pink and orange gradient background says, "Affirmation Banners with NAMI Whatcom." There is a banner at the top, a date of August 19th from 10:30-12 and a location of the Bellingham Public Library. It also states, "Join us for arts and crafts including making some affirmation cards/banners!" and has our website at the bottom: www.namiwhatcom.org ]

08/12/2026

Have you ever wanted to help support your community members? Are you wanting to give back?

Consider becoming a Connection Recovery Support Group Facilitator!

This group is for folks with a mental health condition to learn and grow from others with similar experiences.

If this sounds like something you are interested in, consider checking out the group for yourself! Registration is required for the Online group on Tuesdays but you can stop by on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month to check out the in-person group at out office as well.

For more information about these groups or others, visit www.namiwhatcom.org or reach out to Brylie to learn more about how you can get involved.

[Image description: A blue, yellow, and tan flyer for recruiting Connections Support Group Facilitators. It has the NAMI Connection logo and the NAMI Whatcom logo with some art of some folks High fiving as well. The bottom says check out www.namiwhatcom.org and "Volunteer with us today!"]

08/06/2026

NAMI Whatcom is out in the community this summer!

You may have seen some of our folks yesterday at Senior Day at the Park, but if not, don't worry, as there are plenty of opportunities to see us out and about in Whatcom County.

Check it out and we will see you around!

[Image description: A rainbow, pastel, gradient flyer for our community events. It says, "Community Events, Wondering where NAMI Whatcom will be for the next month or so? Check out below and come stop by our table!" There are dates and times for four specific events, August 19th SkillShare 10:30-12, August 20th Blaine block party 3:30-6:30, August 27th NAMI Open House 6pm, September 19th Out of the Darkness Walk 10:00. Our logo is in the top right corner and at the bottom is our website, www.namiwhatcom.org ]

07/31/2026

Mark your calendars for the Stigma Stomp!

That's right, your favorite event of the year is scheduled for Saturday October 3rd.

Stay tuned for updates on registration and the new t-shirt design for 2026.

Can't wait to see you there!

[Image description: On a calendar background says, "Save the date! The Stigma Stomp will be here before you know it! Coming soon!" Our logo is at the top and there are also some little pictures of an exclamation mark and a megaphone.]

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800 E Chestnut Street Suite 1C
Bellingham, WA
98225

Website

http://namiwhatcom.org/

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