NAMI Southern Ohio

05/27/2026

This song refers to su***de and reaching out to someone when you feel hopeless.

DIRECTED BY DAN SMYERS + LEWIS CATERVERSE 1:I got a call from a ...

05/19/2026

Stay Another Day event in Pike county bringing su***de prevention to the forefront. The speakers were great and spoke from the heart. If you feel like su***de is the only way out, please please reach out! The world needs you! Call or text 988 and speak with someone, a trusted friend/family member.... someone, anyone....before it's too late. Thank you to our Pike county leaders, Pike county su***de prevention coalition, Paint Valley ADAMH and Heartwoods.

05/18/2026

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Walk for mental health.

05/12/2026

Spending a beautiful day representing NAMI Southern Ohio in Manchester today. I've met some wonderful people. If you're in the area stop by and check out all the resources available.

05/11/2026

Our fearless leader presenting at the Gallia HOPE coalition. She does so well explaining what NAMI is about and how we can collaborate with other organizations to help improve the mental health of individuals in our community.

05/09/2026

05/08/2026

NAMI Southern Ohio was honored to be part of NAMI Ohio Youth Advocacy Day and Resiliency Ring at the Ohio Statehouse!
NAMI Ohio Luke Adam Russell John Zachary Wells Wally Burden Susan Rogers

05/08/2026

Loved the opportunity to catch up with Dontavius L. Jarrells the State Representative for Ohio District 1 in our Legislature, at the NAMI Youth Advocacy Day at the Statehouse! I had the opportunity to work with Dontavius several years ago through ServeOhio initiatives, and I was so impressed even then at his passion, his compassion, and his complete dedication to the individuals he serves, not only in his District, but around Ohio. He is such a champion for NAMI. I was so excited for Nevaeh to get to meet him!

05/06/2026

NAMI Ohio and NAMI affiliates led our youth advocates (or rather they led us), to the steps of the state house to bring recognition to mental health and awareness to where we are in the fight and what still needs to change. I was truly inspired by the youth voice today. We don't always think our young people have the capability to comprehend "adult" topics such as mental illness or legislation concerning mental health, but I assure you, the ones I heard today have a complete grasp on the subject and are ready to lead the charge! I was truly impressed.

05/06/2026

Day 2 of CIT training. Our speakers on day 2 shared very personal stories of living with mental illness or being the family of someone with mental illness. These are not just stories being shared. They are real experiences, real trauma, real hurt and real HEALING!! I encourage you to share your own experience with mental illness whether it be your own or that of a loved one. You just never know who needs to hear your story. Thank you again to our law enforcement for your willingness to listen, learn and make a difference in your community. You are appreciated more than you know!