NAMI-Greater Bloomington Area

04/26/2026

Have you heard? We are hosting our first NAMI Peer-to-Peer class taught by Veterans, for Veterans. Share this opportunity with a Veteran or Service Member who could benefit from peer support and open discussion surrounding mental health. Interested participants can register at https://bit.ly/VeteranNAMIP2P.

04/01/2026

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02/21/2026

Connection Peer Mental Health Recovery Support Group meets, Saturday,February 21 at 10:30am at the Monroe Coonty Public Library downtown in room 1C.

The NAMI Greater Bloomington Area chapter hosts an in person NAMI Connection Support Group on the first and third Saturdays of each month from 10:30am-Noon at

02/19/2026

For many parents, caregiving becomes a lifelong role.

Join us this afternoon for:

Ask the Expert: Roles in Recovery — Part 2: Parents
⏰ 4:00–5:30 p.m. ET

Moderator:
Dr. Judith R. Smith — clinical social worker and author

Panelists:
The three co-hosts of Schizophrenia: Three Moms in the Trenches:

• Mindy Greiling
• Randye Kaye
• Miriam Feldman

They bring decades of lived experience navigating serious mental illness within their families — and deep ties to the NAMI community through advocacy, leadership and education.

If you support an adult child living with serious mental illness — or work alongside families who do — we hope you’ll join us.

Register before we begin: https://nami-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_XrNnTsZxTBq1_FrY47DZRA

02/17/2026

See someone struggling?
Call Stride™
24/7 in-person help for mental health and substance use crises
1-866-StrideTeam
https://strideteam.org/

02/01/2026

📣 New Podcast Episode! 🎧

Voices from the Field is back! Hosted by Indiana University School of Social Work, this episode features Melissa Atlas, LCSW, LCAC—Training & Certification Director and Executive Director of the MHAI Stanley W. DeKemper Training Institute. She shares real-world insights on mental health advocacy, community impact, and careers in behavioral health. 🧠✨

👉 Register for free now: https://events.iu.edu/socialwork/event/2149491-voices-from-the-field-mental-health-america-of-india

01/26/2026

NAMI Indiana members, we must engage our local policymakers -- and next Thursday is our time to do so. Join us at the Indiana Statehouse on Thursday, Feb. 5 for the annual NAMI Indiana Legislative Meet & Greet.

Share your story and help advocate for mental healthcare to be a priority in our state. Your presence matters. Register to let us know you're coming at: https://www.namiindiana.org/events/meet-greet

01/17/2026

Interested in learning more about NAMI, finding ways to get involved, or discovering ways NAMI can support your mental health journey? Join us for a brief information session on Feb. 3 or Feb. 5 to ask questions and find out more. https://bit.ly/AskMeAboutNAMI

12/18/2025

We know how heavy caregiving can feel — especially when you’re supporting a loved one with a serious mental illness and trying to find the right help along the way.

That’s why we created the NAMI Family Caregiver HelpLine — a free, confidential resource offering peer-led support for people caring for a loved one with a mental health condition.

Much of what caregivers are searching for can’t be found in written resources alone. It lives in the lived experiences and practical guidance of others who have walked a similar path.

Through the Family Caregiver HelpLine, we connect caregivers with trained volunteers who truly understand what this journey can look like.
When you reach out, you’ll find:
• A safe place to talk with someone who listens and understands caregiving
• Validation, reassurance, and realistic hope that small steps forward matter
• Clear guidance, trusted resources, and connections to local programs

Caregiving can be extremely challenging — getting support shouldn’t be.

Call 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) and select option 4
Text “FAMILY” to 62640
Available Monday–Friday, 10 a.m.–10 p.m. ET
Learn more at nami.org/family.

12/18/2025

When things feel heavy or uncertain, even the smallest moments of light can remind us that our progress still matters. Hold onto what helps you keep going.