NAMI Oklahoma

NAMI Oklahoma NAMI Oklahoma is a non-profit organization with affiliates throughout the state. Mailing address:

P.O. Box 1306
El Reno, OK 73036

We are dedicated to improving the quality of life for people with mental illness and their families through advocacy, education, awareness, and support.

Please join St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church for their 10th Annual Mass of Remembrance on Friday, September 11 at 6...
08/31/2026

Please join St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church for their 10th Annual Mass of Remembrance on Friday, September 11 at 6 p.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church (1901 NW 18th St., OKC, OK 73106). This Mass is offered in memory of those who have lost their lives to su***de and to support the families and friends who grieve their loss. For more information, please visit www.stfrancisokc.com/events/mor10.

People of all faiths are drawn to a solemn place to remember and pray for those they have lost, as su***de deeply affects the loss survivors. As people arrive, they are invited to carry a candle to light and place at the foot of the altar in remembrance, which will remain lit for the weekend. Those attending are encouraged to arrive between 5:30 and 5:45pm in time to place a candle at the altar before the service begins. Candles will remain on the altar for the weekend services.

A reception will follow in the Parish Hall. For additional information contact: [email protected] For those who cannot attend in person, the Mass will be live-streamed on the St. Francis Facebook and Youtube. https://www.youtube.com/

08/28/2026

Mindful Moments is back for Season 2!

In our season premiere, Emma and Sydney sit down with Dr. Tammy Lambert and Dr. Michael Ihnat from the OU College of Pharmacy for a conversation about mental health, medications, and the things we don’t always think to ask.

They break down generic vs. name-brand medications, what you should know about the medications you take, and even how Oklahoma’s extreme heat can affect our mental health and well-being.

It’s an informative, down-to-earth conversation with plenty of practical takeaways. Tune in to the first episode of Season 2 of Mindful Moments, a podcast from the NAMI Oklahoma Next Gen Advisory Council!

https://open.spotify.com/episode/7q0UIDqDXISgrzEUhR2OtS?si=udgwEXcURqSr9dROcPJI9Q&utm_source=copy-link

NAMI Oklahoma invites peers and family members to participate in NAMI Sharing Your Story with Law Enforcement (SYSLE) Tr...
08/27/2026

NAMI Oklahoma invites peers and family members to participate in NAMI Sharing Your Story with Law Enforcement (SYSLE) Training.

SYSLE prepares individuals who care for a person with lived experience of mental illness, to share their personal stories with law enforcement audiences during Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training. These powerful presentations help officers build greater understanding and empathy and strengthen their response to individuals experiencing a mental health crisis.

This class is being offered specifically to family members and friends who care for a person with mental illness.

Participants will learn how to:

Share their personal or family experience with mental illness and recovery.
Talk effectively about interactions with law enforcement.
Tailor their story for a law enforcement audience.
Confidently answer questions and engage with officers.

Dates: September 29 & October 6, 2026
Time: 6:00 – 8:30 pm
Format: Virtual training

Self-paced online coursework followed by live coaching/training sessions. The live coaching/training will be held virtually.

Important: Participants must complete the required self-paced online portion before participating in the live training.

Upon completion, participants will be prepared to share their lived experience during CIT trainings and other law enforcement presentations, helping create greater understanding between law enforcement and the communities they serve.

https://bit.ly/SYSLE929

NAMI Family-to-Family (F2F) is a free, 8-session educational program for family members, significant others, and friends...
08/26/2026

NAMI Family-to-Family (F2F) is a free, 8-session educational program for family members, significant others, and friends of people living with mental illness. It is a designated evidence-based program according to the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.

Who can be an F2F Teacher? Prospective teachers must be a relative (parents, siblings, adult children, spouses, partners, etc.) of an individual living with a mental health condition and be at least 18 years of age. Successful teachers are good listeners with an empathetic ear.

What will I learn from the training? The teacher training includes preparation for teaching the F2F course, obtaining knowledge about the brain, reviewing research, sharing strategies for how to support a loved one, fostering mutual support and shared positive impact, and partnering with other family members.

How long is the training? F2F Training is held over two days. To become a certified NAMI F2F Teacher, you must complete both the online training and attend the entire 2-day training, and be a NAMI member.

What is required of me after I take the training? By taking this Teacher training, you are committing to the following:

● To adhere to NAMI policies and teach the class as prescribed.
● To begin teaching Family-to-Family within 6 months of training.
● To teach two or more F2F classes over the next 2 years.

Although not required, it is helpful if the leaders have completed the 8-session Family-to-Family course themselves or have attended a NAMI Family Support Group.

https://bit.ly/F2FLeader926

Today, we join millions around the world in mourning the loss of Dolly Parton, an extraordinary artist, philanthropist, ...
08/25/2026

Today, we join millions around the world in mourning the loss of Dolly Parton, an extraordinary artist, philanthropist, storyteller and source of joy whose impact reached far beyond music.

Throughout her life, Dolly was also remarkably open about the harder chapters of her story. She spoke candidly about experiencing a serious period of depression and understanding how someone could reach a place of hopelessness and thoughts of su***de. She shared those experiences with the same warmth and authenticity she brought to so much of her life, reminding us that mental health struggles can affect anyone, no matter how successful, joyful or strong they may appear.

More recently, Dolly spoke openly about grief following the death of her husband of nearly 60 years, Carl Dean, and about how that loss affected her emotionally and physically.

We are grateful for every person who uses their voice to make it a little easier for someone else to talk about mental health. Dolly did that while also giving the world decades of music, laughter, generosity and hope.

Today, as we remember an American treasure, may we carry a little of that openness forward.

It’s okay to say when you’re struggling. It’s okay to ask for help. And there is always hope.

Rest well, Dolly. Thank you for the music, the laughter, the honesty and for always reminding us to find the light.

NAMI Smarts for Advocacy is a skill-building training that helps anyone impacted by mental health conditions, their own ...
08/25/2026

NAMI Smarts for Advocacy is a skill-building training that helps anyone impacted by mental health conditions, their own or a loved one, turn their passion and lived experience into effective grassroots advocacy.



This module focuses on how to use emails, phone calls, voicemails, an short elevator speeches to effectively communicate mental health priorities to elected officials.



Your personal experience is one of the most powerful tools in mental health advocacy.



When: Tuesday, September 22, 2026

Time: 7:00–8:30 PM

Where: NAMI Oklahoma 3009 NW 63rd Street, Suite A2, OKC OK 73116

Virtual option available. (Zoom link will be sent after registration)

It is not necessary to have attended previous modules, but we do encourage everyone to take Module 1, Telling Your Story, when offered.



Space is limited to 15 participants, so be sure to register early if you’d like to attend. To register, visit https://bit.ly/SmartsSept26

Today, Tuesday, August 25, is Oklahoma’s Runoff Primary Election, and polls are open NOW until 7 p.m.We know elections h...
08/25/2026

Today, Tuesday, August 25, is Oklahoma’s Runoff Primary Election, and polls are open NOW until 7 p.m.

We know elections have real consequences for mental health. The people we elect make decisions about funding, access to care, crisis services, the behavioral health workforce, insurance coverage, and so much more.

Your vote is your voice. Use it and vote for mental health.

And remember there are two State Questions on today’s ballot: State Questions 844 and 846. All registered Oklahoma voters are eligible to vote on the State Questions, even if they are not eligible to vote in a party runoff.

Not sure where to vote or what will be on your ballot? Visit the OK Voter Portal to:
📍 Find your polling place
📄 View your sample ballot
✅ Verify your voter information

https://oklahoma.gov/elections/ovp.html

Polls are open 7 a.m.–7 p.m. Make your voice heard, Oklahoma!

Save the Date & Request for Proposals!NAMI Oklahoma is excited to announce our 2026 Annual Conference, held virtually on...
08/24/2026

Save the Date & Request for Proposals!

NAMI Oklahoma is excited to announce our 2026 Annual Conference, held virtually on Saturday, November 7, 2026.

Rooted in Hope: Growing Stronger Together

We are now accepting session proposals from individuals and organizations interested in sharing meaningful information, practical tools, resources, and perspectives with our statewide NAMI community.

Conference: November 7, 2026 – Virtual
Proposal Deadline: September 18, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.
NAMI Members: Free | Non-Members: $50

Interested in presenting? Please complete the Request for Proposals form online at https://bit.ly/NAMIOKRFP2026 or visit our conference webpage at https://namioklahoma.org/get-involved/annual-conference/ to download the form.

Completed proposals may be emailed to [email protected].

Registration opens soon!

We hope you will join us as we come together, Rooted in Hope and Growing Stronger Together!

Proposal Deadline: September 18, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.

THE VOTES ARE IN! Our first NAMI Oklahoma Mindful Readers Book Club selection is… The Midnight Library by Matt Haig! Tha...
08/17/2026

THE VOTES ARE IN!

Our first NAMI Oklahoma Mindful Readers Book Club selection is…

The Midnight Library by Matt Haig!

Thank you to everyone who voted! Now it’s time to grab a copy, start reading, and join us for a conversation about the book.

📖 Book: The Midnight Library by Matt Haig
📅 Saturday, September 12
⏰ 10:00 AM
💻 Meeting via Zoom

Want to read along with us? Email Jason Musgrove at [email protected] to let us know you’re participating and to receive the Zoom link for our discussion.

Whether this is your first book club or your hundredth, we’d love to have you join the conversation. Happy reading!

Content Note: The Midnight Library includes themes and discussions of depression, su***de, suicidal thoughts, grief, death, regret, and mental health. Please take care of yourself while reading and participate in the book club in whatever way feels comfortable for you.

NAMI Connection is for adults (18+) with mental health conditions. NAMI Connection Facilitators are uniquely qualified t...
08/11/2026

NAMI Connection is for adults (18+) with mental health conditions. NAMI Connection Facilitators are uniquely qualified to lead support groups because they are going through their own recovery process. By utilizing NAMI-trained support group methods, they empathize with and encourage those who are just beginning the journey to a renewed life. A NAMI Connection Facilitator ensures that the group shares responsibility for maintaining guidelines, sustains clear participant boundaries, clarifies goals, and reinforces communication skills that encourage group participation.

Who can facilitate a group?

• Any adult (18+) who identifies with a mental health condition may apply to become a NAMI Family Support Group facilitator.
• They are at a point in their own recovery that they are able to “give back” to others.
• All potential leaders are screened to determine whether the opportunity is a good fit for the individual and for the organization.
• Prospective leaders attend an intensive 2-day training to become certified.
• All facilitators must be members of NAMI and commit to a minimum of one year of service.

While attending a NAMI Connections Support Group in the past is not a requirement, it is encouraged.

Visit https://bit.ly/OKConnectOct2026

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PO Box 1306
El Reno, OK
73036

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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