NAMI West Central Indiana

09/04/2026

We are officially in the “-ber” months! 🍂

While it may not technically be Autumn just yet, cooler weather is right around the corner and we’re gearing up to support our guests throughout the colder months.

We’re collecting essential items to help our guests stay clean, comfortable, and warm, including:
▪️Hygiene products
▪️New socks & undergarments
▪️Sweatshirts
▪️Blankets
▪️Sleeping bags
…and other cold-weather essentials

Want to help? You can purchase needed items directly from our Amazon Wish List here: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1ASXBZVCC3Q11/ref=nav_wishlist_lists_2

You can also donate gently used, clean items by dropping them off at 615 N 18th St, Ste 104 Lafayette, IN

Please note: All socks and undergarments must be new and unused.

Every donation, big or small, helps us provide comfort, dignity, and support to our guests in need. Thank you for helping us care for our community! 💙

Questions? Please contact us at [email protected].

09/01/2026

Just dropping off 7,000 coasters to all your favorite spots across Tippecanoe County to help spread the word about our 24/7 mental health crisis services in honor of Su***de Prevention Month.

Thank you to the 50+ local businesses that partnered with us to get these resources in the hands of our community. These services are important and it is just as important that people know they are available when they need them.

If you or anyone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, our warm line is available at (765) 447-8494 to connect with our peer-led team based in Lafayette.

You don’t have to navigate a mental health crisis alone. 🫶

09/01/2026

Here is your reminder to mark your calendars to join us!!
September 19th is the Annual Chappy Ride for Su***de Prevention.
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09/01/2026

Today marks the first day of Su***de Prevention Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness, supporting one another, and sharing resources that can help prevent su***de.

We’re incredibly grateful for our local partner and community mental health champion, Trish from Trish’s Red Bird Cafe, who will be holding a fundraiser throughout the entire month to support NAMI West Central Indiana’s su***de prevention resources. 🫶

Want to help while enjoying a tasty lunch? 🍽️
Order one of the 5 featured items listed below, and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to NAMI West Central Indiana. Grab your coworkers, make a lunch trip just over the border to Dayton, and enjoy a great meal while supporting an important cause!

A huge thank you to Trish for not only hosting this month-long fundraiser, but also for being the finale stop for the Chappy Ride for Su***de Prevention on Saturday, September 19th! 🏍️💜

Trish will be providing a meal and live music for our riders as we celebrate the final stop of the ride.

🏍 Know someone who rides?
Invite them to register for the Chappy Ride.

❎Not a rider?
Come join us at Trish’s for the final stop! The cost is just $15, the same price as the passenger registration. Enjoy a meal, live music, and help support su***de prevention efforts in our community.

And if you can’t make it, you can still make a difference by donating directly to our cause through the same registration page.

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Together, we can raise awareness, support resources, and remind people that they are never alone. 💜

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08/31/2026

For September, our Sticker Lover Club is paying homage to a vibrant and iconic artist: Frida Kahlo. 🎨🖌️

September 15th marks the start of Hispanic Heritage Month, and we’re celebrating Kahlo’s legacy and her deep connection to her culture.

Kahlo used art as a form of expression while living with chronic pain caused by traumatic injuries during her life. She experienced some difficult periods of emotional and mental health struggles, which can be seen woven throughout her work and the imagery she created.

We hope you enjoy this month’s sticker and feel inspired by Kahlo’s ability to turn pain, identity, and personal experience into powerful pieces of art. 🖼️

Register for the Sticker Lover Club today with the link in our bio. ❤️

08/27/2026

We were so happy to have Purdue Athletics Sports Clinician, Brittni Oliver, as our presenter for “NAMI Talks: Mental Health in Sports” last night at McCutcheon High School. 💙💚

Brittni talked to us about the different pressures that athletes face and how they can weigh a student-athlete down, causing negative performance in both academics and athletics. 🏀📚

She shared strategies to lessen that weight and inspired hope by sharing how successful universities like Purdue are at aiding student-athletes in pursuing both paths. 📓🏑

Thank you to everyone who came out to this event. Thank you so much to Brittni for presenting and special thank you to Tippecanoe County School Corporations’s Mental Health Liaison, Megan Ulrich, for helping to coordinate the event. 🫶

08/24/2026

New support group schedule coming soon. 👀

Congrats to Roger, Gail, Breanna, and Brandee for completing facilitator training to become Connections Support Group Leaders. 🎉

Thank you for training us, Brenda. NAMI Fort Wayne is lucky to have you. And thank you to NAMI Indiana for getting these trainings scheduled.

Over the weekend, four individuals were trained to begin facilitating NAMI Connection Recovery Support Groups with NAMI West Central Indiana. A special thank you to Brenda from NAMI Fort Wayne for helping us expand our peer support groups in Indiana!

We are also grateful to NAMI Missouri for hosting five individuals from NAMI South Central Indiana at their virtual NAMI Family Support Group facilitator training. Congratulations to all who achieved these new accomplishments!!

08/24/2026

NAMI Talks this week! 📢

Come listen to Purdue Athletics Sports Psychologist Brittni Oliver as she walks through how mental health is impacted by sports and some coping strategies to take care of your mind through tough times.

Meet us at McCutcheon Auditorium this Wednesday, August 26th, at 6 pm. Can't wait to see you there.💬

Save your seat: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc1RfV6CkXAFY7oUaZdMCOd4aT2R8b7497nuSdA5M2u2fafaQ/viewform?usp=header

NAMI Talks with Purdue Athletics Sports Psychologist | August 26 🏅

Join NAMI West Central Indiana for the next installment of our NAMI Talks speaker series featuring Brittni Oliver, Program Development Specialist for Sport Psychology & Athlete Mental Health at Purdue Athletics.

Athletes, parents, coaches, and sports enthusiasts are invited to join us on Wednesday, August 26, at 6:00 pm in the McCutcheon High School Auditorium for this free community event.

Drawing from her experience with Purdue Athletics, Oliver will discuss the unique pressures athletes face, explore the most common factors that impact mental health in sports, and share practical strategies for building resilience, managing stress, and developing a healthier mindset both on and off the field.

Admission is FREE. Reserve your seat today at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc1RfV6CkXAFY7oUaZdMCOd4aT2R8b7497nuSdA5M2u2fafaQ/viewform?usp=publish-editor

08/13/2026

A big thank you to Andrews Heating & Cooling for being a Station Sponsor for NAMIWalks West Central Indiana 2026!

They’ll be hosting one of our mental health stations along the route on Saturday, October 3rd. Be sure to stop by and see Walker at their station as we explore the question: “How do you cool down?”

Register for NAMIWalks West Central Indiana today for FREE and experience all the activities and mental health fun we have planned for this year’s event!

👉 https://www.namiwalks.org/westcentralindiana

We have limited station sponsorship spots remaining! If you’re interested in sponsoring a station, please contact our Director of Development & Communications, Breanna Burbridge, at [email protected].

We can’t wait to see you on October 3rd! 💚

08/11/2026

Congrats to our intern, Regan, on her recent presentation highlighting the meaningful impact she has made during her time with NAMI West Central Indiana.

As she works toward graduating from Purdue University in December 2026, we are excited to share that Regan has been offered a position as a Peer part-time, allowing her to continue using her experiences and passion to support and empower others.

Congratulations, Regan! We are excited to see all that you accomplish.