NAMI Guilford

06/24/2026

Mid-week check. How is your battery today?

06/24/2026

TOMORROW! NAMI at Noon is a webinar series covering a wide variety of mental health topics in an informative and inspiring format. Attendees will meet guest experts from around the country who will present on understanding mental illnesses, innovations in therapies and techniques, developing coping skills, and more.

Join our next NAMI at Noon for a discussion with author and advocate Jesslyn McCutcheon of living with bipolar disorder: the immediate aftermath of a diagnosis, getting past the misconceptions and the stigma, and finding renewed purpose and strength.

Register now: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_n8t-AQcHQXajjxktPjy2uQ #/registration.

06/23/2026

TOMORROW!
Wednesday, June 24, 2026 | 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. ET

For National Men’s Health Month, NAMI National and the Community Health Equity Alliance (CHEA) are convening a conversation on what it means to support the health of Black men from the inside out. This webinar will bring together perspectives on mental wellness, physical health, outdoor connection, and community-based support to explore how healing, restoration, and long-term wellbeing are strengthened when Black men have access to spaces, tools, and relationships that allow them to show up fully for themselves and one another.

Grounded in the work of Boyz N The Wood, HBCUs Outside, and the African American Male Wellness Agency, the conversation will highlight how nature, brotherhood, health education, and culturally rooted support can help Black men reconnect to themselves, their communities, and a broader vision of thriving. It will also invite participants to think beyond crisis response and toward a more holistic, preventative, and affirming approach to Black men’s health.

Reserve your spot today and submit your questions for our guest experts through the registration form: https://nami-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_JAPeT3MUQVyR7OAS4IOaBQ #/registration

06/23/2026

Join us tonight (and every Tuesday night) for our weekly Family & Friends support group at 7 PM: Family Support Groups are meetings of family members, caregivers, friends, and loved ones of individuals living with mental illness. Participants can speak frankly about their challenges and help one another through their learned wisdom. Register at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJQscO2gqToupiLsH5idjhBRy7Ygd0dhhA

06/22/2026

8 Ways to Honor Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month 💜

1️⃣. Support a caregiver
Caring for someone with Alzheimer's can be overwhelming. Recognize the caregiver in your life with a kind gesture, a few hours of respite, or simply a listening ear.

If you're a caregiver yourself, our 5 expert tips to prevent caregiver burnout can help you protect your own well-being — and for families who need a planned break, respite care can offer short-term, professional support.

2️⃣. Share your story
So many of us have a story connected to this disease. Sharing yours can offer hope to other families and inspire more people to join the fight.

If you'd like to turn that experience into ongoing support for others, consider volunteering at an American House community near you. Our residents and Memory Care programming are enriched every day by the time friends, family, and neighbors give back.

3️⃣. Go purple
Purple is the official color of the Alzheimer's movement. Wear it throughout June to spark conversations and raise awareness.

It may seem simple, but visibility matters. A purple shirt, ribbon, porch light, or social media post can open the door to meaningful conversations about brain health, caregiving, and support.

4️⃣. Learn the 10 healthy habits for your brain
This year's campaign centers on brain health. Research suggests that staying physically active, socially connected, and mentally engaged supports a healthy aging brain.

Explore the Alzheimer's Association's 10 ways to love your brain and consider choosing one habit to focus on this month.

5️⃣. Fundraise
You can start or join a fundraiser through the Alzheimer's Association.

6️⃣. Get social
Spread the word using and on Instagram, Facebook, and beyond. Adding the Alzheimer's Association frame to your profile picture is a simple way to help.

You can also share trusted resources about the early signs of Alzheimer's, caregiver support, and brain health. Sometimes, one shared post helps another family recognize that it may be time to ask for help.

7️⃣. Become an advocate
Sign up through the Alzheimer's Association's advocacy network to receive alerts about simple actions that influence national policy — like supporting legislation that makes early detection standard care.

Advocacy can feel intimidating, but it often starts with small steps: sending a message, making a call, sharing your story, or supporting policies that improve care and research funding.

8️⃣. Prioritize early detection
Perhaps the most powerful action this year: don't wait. If you or a loved one is noticing memory changes, ask a doctor about a cognitive screening.

Early detection offers the best opportunity for care, treatment, and planning. It also gives families more time to understand options and make decisions together.

06/21/2026

06/20/2026

Starting the new season on the first day of summer is the perfect time to reset your boundaries and establish a flexible routine. Embrace the longer days by scheduling intentional downtime, getting active outdoors during cooler morning hours, and protecting your energy from seasonal burnout.

06/19/2026

NAMI Guilford is excited to offer this program to our community. WRAP is an evidence-based, self-designed system used to monitor and manage mental health, substance use, and life challenges. Created by individuals with lived experience in 1997, the plan relies on five key principles: hope, personal responsibility, education, self-advocacy, and support.
Register for WRAP training: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdLUQApl68mIlHQTCKT7vdMU8MyNI_M-ZIiyOFUsfV1pqFfeg/viewform

06/19/2026

While Beaman Place is closed today in celebration of Juneteenth, NAMI Guilford volunteers will be out working information tables today and next week. Come out, say "Hi!" and grab some great resources and swag!

Juneteenth Triad Farmers' Market - TODAY, Friday, June 19 12p-6p
@ Hayes-Taylor Memorial YMCA - 2630 E Florida Street
“Be Bold, Age with Attitude” Resource Fair - Thursday, June 13 10a-2p
@ Dept of Social Services Lot - 1203 Maple Street

Check out our calendar of events for more information on these and other NAMI Guilford events: www.namiguilford.org/calendar

06/18/2026

At our 15-year celebration of Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) work in Guilford County, we were honored to present the CIT Founders Award to Jack Glenn.

Jack was one of the original partners at the table who helped bring CIT to Guilford County and has been a dedicated advocate for individuals and families affected by mental illness for decades. Through his many years of service with NAMI Guilford County—as President, Family Support Group Leader, board member, and in countless other volunteer roles—Jack has touched the lives of many throughout our community. He has also shared his leadership and commitment through his involvement with CIT and NAMI Guilford County.

This award recognizes not only Jack’s role in helping establish CIT in Guilford County, but also the lasting impact of his years of service, leadership, and unwavering dedication to NAMI’s mission.

Thank you, Jack, for the time, wisdom, and heart you have given to this work. Your contributions have helped build a stronger, more compassionate community, and your legacy will continue to be felt for years to come.