National Alliance on Mental Illness - Colorado Springs (NAMI - CS)

05/29/2026

It's hard to believe that tomorrow will mark three weeks since the 2026 NAMIWalks Mental Health & Wellness Fest. And even harder to believe that we haven't shared any photos here yet! (What have we been doing?) Enjoy this handful and visit https://bit.ly/4fasMeC to scroll through the full collection from NAMI friend Bryan Oller.

05/18/2026

With World Schizophrenia Awareness Day coming up, NAMI National is hosting a webinar titled "Navigating Schizophrenia in Black & Hispanic Communities" at 1 p.m. MT tomorrow, May 19. Register by clicking the link below.

Schizophrenia remains largely unspoken, yet for millions, it is a lived reality shaped by resilience, family, and the pursuit of dignity. In recognition of World Schizophrenia Awareness Day (May 24), we welcome you to a meaningful webinar focused on humanizing this diagnosis and highlighting often o...

05/08/2026

Our 2026 Mental Health & Wellness Fest is Saturday morning at Panorama Park! Register for free at namiwalks.org/cos and make some memories while supporting local mental health.

05/05/2026

With the Casa Verde Common House literally overflowing with people, yesterday's gathering was poignant and beautiful. Thanks to all of those who attended and paid tribute to Julie Foster.

A “gem of a woman,” as some describe Julie Foster, had the foresight decades ago to realize the importance of mental health and in her passing leaves behind gratitude and praise for her prescient work in several facets of the community. Foster, co-founder of the Colorado Springs affiliate of...

05/03/2026

Grateful for the opportunity to join such a cool group of people.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and what better way to start it off than with another successful gathering of the Pikes Peak Rising Business Collective?

The PPRBC met up at ChangeLine for a Speed Dating event where business leaders rotated tables every 10 minutes, spending time in small groups with local nonprofits to learn about the work they do and how they can lend their support. This session was part of a monthly Lunch & Learn facilitated by the Su***de Prevention Collaborative to support mental health and wellbeing in the workplace.

Attendees included National Alliance on Mental Illness - Colorado Springs (NAMI - CS), Su***de Prevention Partnership, Status: Code 4, Inc.., Silver Key Senior Services, and Fishing the Good Fight.

We're so grateful to open our doors to these meaningful events. Every step toward improving mental health at work is a step toward a healthier, more connected region.

05/01/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness month. Here at NAMI Colorado Springs, we want to celebrate every brave step each person takes on the path to healing. And healing often starts with sharing your story: with a trusted friend, a parent, or a peer support group. This month, we hope you'll join us in sharing stories of hope and healing, and help us break the stigma of mental illness. www.namicoloradosprings.org/share

04/14/2026

Major thanks to both schools. Awesome to be a part of this!

Last week kept us busy in the best way as we spent time at The Bijou School and Sand Creek High School presenting “What’s On Your Mind?”. A big thank you to The Bijou School for having us back and to Sand Creek High School for inviting us in for two days. We are truly grateful for the opportunity to work with your students and continue building these partnerships.

The students were engaged, thoughtful, and brought great energy to each session, which made our time even more meaningful. Also keeping it real, we were so busy presenting that we only managed to take one picture, but we promise it was a great three days all around.

We look forward to continuing our partnership with both schools and coming back again soon 💛🧡

NAMI Colorado Springs Diversus Health

04/12/2026

For the last few years, Educating Children of Color has invited NAMI to organize mental health conversations for local young people. It's been an honor — and yet ECOC chose to honor US at its Be The Light Gala last night. All our gratitude to this organization, and to the NAMI volunteers at the heart of the partnership!

04/10/2026

This May, join Sharing Hope — a free, three-part conversation series centered on mental wellness in Black and African Ancestry community.

🗓 Wednesdays: May 13, 20 & 27
⏰ 6–7:30 p.m.
📍 Southeast Colorado Springs (details shared after registration)

Through storytelling, dialogue and community connection, Sharing Hope creates a safe space to explore mental health, challenge stigma and learn about local resources.

Register here: https://www.namicoloradosprings.org/support-for-community-members-groups/sharing-hope/