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NAMI Wisconsin NAMI Wisconsin is the state organization of the National Alliance on Mental Illness. We offer mental health support, resources, and information to callers.

The mission of NAMI Wisconsin is to improve the quality of life of people affected by mental illness and their families and to promote recovery. We connect peers and family members to NAMI support groups and classes in their area. NAMI Wisconsin advocates on the state and local levels of government on behalf of those affected by mental illness. We spread awareness about mental illness throughout the state with events, newsletters, and resources. Finally, we manage the state CIT Grant to fund Crisis Intervention Trainings for law enforcement and community partners across the state to improve outcomes of interactions between law enforcement and people in a mental health crises.

A special thank you to Granite Hills Hospital for being a 2026 NAMI Wisconsin partner! Your support helps us raise aware...
10/12/2026

A special thank you to Granite Hills Hospital for being a 2026 NAMI Wisconsin partner! Your support helps us raise awareness about mental health, connect more people with resources, and encourage conversations that can reduce stigma and remind people they are not alone.

Your experience can help shape what comes next for mental health in Wisconsin. NAMI Wisconsin is developing our legislat...
10/11/2026

Your experience can help shape what comes next for mental health in Wisconsin. NAMI Wisconsin is developing our legislative priorities for 2027–2029, and we want to hear from you. Whether you’ve navigated the mental health system yourself, supported someone you love, work in the field, or simply care about improving mental health care in our state, your perspective matters. Take our anonymous Legislative Priorities Survey and help us advocate for the issues that matter most to Wisconsinites. Survey closes November 1.

https://namiwisconsin.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cFQ1owAw3Qy1ArA

Behind every diagnosis is a person with their own experiences, challenges, strengths, and story. This Mental Illness Awa...
10/10/2026

Behind every diagnosis is a person with their own experiences, challenges, strengths, and story. This Mental Illness Awareness Week, take time to learn about different mental health conditions, because greater understanding is one way we can challenge stigma and better support one another.

A HUGE thank you to the wonderful volunteers who joined us last week to help assemble Crisis Safety Response Kits! Becau...
10/09/2026

A HUGE thank you to the wonderful volunteers who joined us last week to help assemble Crisis Safety Response Kits! Because of their kindness and generosity, we're helping equip crisis responders across Wisconsin with tools and resources to support individuals experiencing a mental health crisis. Every kit assembled is another opportunity to make a difference in someone's life.

Want to be part of this important work? We have a few more volunteer opportunities coming up, and we'd love for you to join us!

đź“… Upcoming Volunteer Dates:
- Friday, October 16 | 9:00–11:00 AM
- Friday, October 16 | 1:00–3:00 PM
- Tuesday, October 20 | 4:30–6:30 PM
- Wednesday, October 21 | 4:30–6:30 PM
Sign up to volunteer: https://namiwisconsin.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_23ScWtvuBCQkXn8

Across Wisconsin, mental health crisis response can take many forms, including CIT-trained officers, co-responder teams,...
10/09/2026

Across Wisconsin, mental health crisis response can take many forms, including CIT-trained officers, co-responder teams, and mobile crisis teams. Each helps communities connect people experiencing a crisis with appropriate care and resources.

This , we’re proud to support Wisconsin’s crisis response system through training, education, resources, and collaboration with communities across the state.

Everyone deserves a place to turn for connection, education, and hope. This Mental Illness Awareness Week, we’re remindi...
10/08/2026

Everyone deserves a place to turn for connection, education, and hope. This Mental Illness Awareness Week, we’re reminding Wisconsinites that NAMI is here with free programs and resources for individuals and families across the state.

Who is moving mental health care forward? Across Wisconsin, mental health professionals are conducting research, develop...
10/07/2026

Who is moving mental health care forward? Across Wisconsin, mental health professionals are conducting research, developing innovative approaches, and finding new ways to improve care and outcomes for individuals and families. Let’s recognize the people behind that progress.

NAMI Wisconsin is seeking nominations for the Research Award, honoring a Wisconsin mental health professional whose research and innovation are helping advance the understanding, prevention, assessment, or treatment of mental health conditions.

The recipient will be honored at the Advancing Hope Dinner on December 3 at Monona Terrace in Madison.

Know someone whose work deserves recognition? Nominate them today: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScb96TnIrdvu2SyMzRsXA2FmN2wQ_rUq293y9dbWE0cjtvjbQ/viewform

The way we talk about mental health can help create a more understanding and compassionate community. This Mental Illnes...
10/06/2026

The way we talk about mental health can help create a more understanding and compassionate community. This Mental Illness Awareness Week, let’s choose language that respects people and their experiences.

Thank you to the Wisconsin Supreme Court for inviting us to the Wisconsin Statewide Sequential Intercept (SIM) Mapping S...
10/06/2026

Thank you to the Wisconsin Supreme Court for inviting us to the Wisconsin Statewide Sequential Intercept (SIM) Mapping Summit. NAMI Wisconsin is proud to be a part of the planning and to collaborate with partners state level from across Wisconsin’s criminal justice system to identify gaps, build connections, and advance solutions that support recovery, diversion, and equitable access to mental health services.

Mental illness can be part of anyone’s story, and every experience is unique. This Mental Illness Awareness Week, let’s ...
10/05/2026

Mental illness can be part of anyone’s story, and every experience is unique. This Mental Illness Awareness Week, let’s look beyond assumptions, challenge stigma, and make space for every person’s experience.

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414 Atlas Avenue
Madison, WI
53714

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Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

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+16082686000

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