NAMI Chippewa Valley

10/23/2026

Don't let the winter weather get you feeling like a zombie - keep your shambling game strong and train up for the Positive Vector Marathon or Half-Marathon!

Positive Vector is a self-supported, social, fun marathon/half marathon designed to bring community together for a cause!

We know that we're always stronger when we're part of a horde, so we built that into this event. Whether this is your first Positive Vector event or your 5th, we can't wait to run with you in December!

Register at www.givebutter.com/pvcv2026

10/23/2026

One of the biggest misconceptions about boundaries is that they're about keeping people out.

They're not.

Healthy boundaries make healthy relationships possible.

They help us communicate our needs, protect our emotional well-being, and build trust instead of resentment.

If setting boundaries feels scary, you're not alone.

Many trauma survivors learned that saying "no" led to conflict, punishment, rejection, or abandonment. So people-pleasing became a survival strategy.

But survival isn't the same as living.

You don't have to explain every boundary.
You don't have to apologize for protecting your peace.
And you don't have to earn the right to take care of yourself.

Every healthy relationship has boundaries.
They aren't a sign of distance.

They're a sign of respect.

10/22/2026

We would like to thank the Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Eau Claire, Wisconsin for their support of NAMI Chippewa Valley. Their recent "Share the Plate" offering resulted in a donation of $943.66!

Donations from our community and supporters helps us provide support groups, educational classes, programs, and community outreach. We wouldn't be able to fulfill our mission without the support of our community. Thank you!

10/22/2026

NAMI Leaders, Tanya , Michelle, and Amber, met with TMG IRIS Consultants from across North Western Wisconsin in Rice Lake. We discussed mental health in older adults and talked about the services NAMI offers through our local affiliates: NAMI Chippewa Valley , NAMI - Lake Superior South Shore, WI, and NAMI~St. Croix Valley Wisconsin

IRIS stands for "Include, Respect, I Self-Direct" and their consultants help provide self-directed support services to older adults and adults with physical and developmental disabilities across all 72 counties in Wisconsin.

We are so honored to be asked to share our resources and speak on such an important topic to our community and to provide resources not only for IRIS participants, but to their consultants as well.

We value our community partnerships and are always looking for ways we can connect. If your organization would like a NAMI Leader to speak to your team, email [email protected] for more information

10/21/2026

10/19/2026

Join us tonight at Chippewa Valley LGBTQ-plus Center for a Peer led support mental health support group. Free and open to all we are here for support, resources and community.

10/19/2026

Amazing!! Thank you to all involved for a great event!

10/18/2026

In honor of our local Hmong Fest (held today and tomorrow) and Hmong New Year we want to highlight some Hmong mental health facts and ways of getting mental health support.

10/17/2026

Nebula Fest is here!! Doors are open and we are ready to rock! Join us at The Brick House Pub at 2233 Birch Street in Eau Claire. $20 at the doors and all proceeds go to NAMI Chippewa Valley.

10/16/2026

We know that taking part in a distance run can be a little nerve-racking, but throwing in the unknowns of winter in Wisconsin can be down right scary, but every ghost and ghoul can find a friend in this self-supported, social, fun marathon/half marathon. In fact, We designed it to bring runners together!

We know that we're always stronger when we're part of a community and that is what we're hoping to foster. Whether this is your first Positive Vector event or your 6th, we can't wait to run with you in December!

Register at www.givebutter.com/pvcv2026