NAMI Coeur d'Alene

06/05/2026

Love is love - and when you love someone, you accept them for who they are, and believe in building a world where love and support come without conditions, because each person is inherently worthy.

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Learn more about resources at nami.org/lgbtq

06/05/2026

Protect your mental health online and offline.

5 tips for healthier social media habits: https://bit.ly/43eMgHW

06/03/2026

NAMI Idaho is pleased to invite you to a special Fireside Chat featuring Athena Kabylafkas, Peer Programs Coordinator with NAMI Colorado.

Wednesday, June 17
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM MST
Virtual Presentation and Q&A

Athena will share her personal experience living with Tardive Dyskinesia (TD) and discuss how this condition has impacted her life and recovery journey. Following her presentation, attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions during a live Q&A session.

What is Tardive Dyskinesia?

Tardive Dyskinesia (TD) is a movement disorder that can develop as a side effect of certain medications used to treat mental health conditions. Symptoms may include involuntary movements of the face, mouth, tongue, arms, legs, or torso. While TD can be concerning and sometimes embarrassing or uncomfortable for those experiencing it, there is hope.

Today, there are effective treatment options available that may help reduce the symptoms of TD. These treatments can often allow individuals to remain on the mental health medications that are working well for them, without having to sacrifice symptom stability. In addition to medication options, individuals may also benefit from supportive strategies and lifestyle approaches that can improve quality of life.

Understanding TD is important because many individuals living with mental health conditions may experience these symptoms and not realize what is happening or what resources are available. Education empowers individuals and families to have informed conversations with their healthcare providers and make decisions that support their recovery goals.

We encourage all peers, family members, mental health professionals, and community supporters to join us for this informative and hopeful discussion.

06/03/2026

Tardive Dyskinesia Fireside Chat on Zoom
Wednesday, June 17, 3:00 PM MST

Tardive Dyskinesia, or TD, is a movement disorder that can develop as a side effect of certain medications used to treat mental health conditions and other illnesses. TD can cause involuntary, repetitive movements of the face, mouth, tongue, arms, legs, or body. While not everyone who takes these medications develops TD, it is important to be aware of the symptoms and to talk with a healthcare provider if changes occur. Today, there are treatment options available that may help reduce these movements and improve quality of life.

About the speaker: Athena Kabylafkas is the Peer Program Coordinator for NAMI Colorado.

Visit https://namiidaho.org/support-and-education/ for the Zoom link.

Visit https://www.talkabouttd.com/td-awareness-week to learn more about TD.

Speak up, take action, and join the conversation about tardive dyskinesia (TD) and its impact. TD may be more common than you think.

06/02/2026

MEDICAID WORK REPORTING REQUIREMENTS RELEASED THIS WEEK COULD RESULT IN A MASSIVE MEDICAID COVERAGE LOSSES FOR THE MENTAL HEALTH COMMUNITY. CONTACT YOUR MEMBERS OF CONGRESS TODAY & DEMAND THEY ACT NOW TO PREVENT THESE RULES FROM GOING INTO EFFECT AS WRITTEN.

HTTPS://NAMI.QUORUM.US/CAMPAIGN/163909

NAMI champions better care and better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental health conditions. Join our advocacy. Be a part of the change.

06/02/2026

Please join us for an interfaith Pride service on Wednesday at 7pm! All are welcome.

“Nothing can separate us from the love of God.” -Romans 8:38

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05/30/2026

Local folks -- please join us at the Cd'A Library for the Teen Zone Connect resource fair!

05/30/2026

We had a wonderful time this evening at our monthly NAMI Nights Out.

This time we visited Planet Terra spa, where we enjoyed mineral soaks and treatment rooms, a hot tub and ice bath, and an infrared sauna. It was an amazing experience!

Thank you so much Planet Terra. 🙏🏻💚

05/29/2026

Kudos to the Disability Action Center (DAC) in Post Falls for putting on this amazing wheelchair obstacle course to raise awareness about the everyday challenges people with mobility issues face.

NAMI CDA Vice President Sherri Boelter is an Independent Living Advocate for DAC and was instrumental in making this event happen.

“Pothole! Don’t go headfirst,” a call from the sideline came as Nicole Lowe made her way through a Wheelchair Obstacle Course developed by Washington State University at White Pine Park on Thursday, May 21.

05/29/2026

In these troubling times with distressing cuts to mental health services, NAMI Coeur d'Alene provides support groups for people affected by mental illness. Visit our website for support group details and schedules.

Participants in Leadership Coeur d’Alene learned about the highs and lows of the current health care industry Thursday during a special event at the Health Resource Center at Kootenai Health.