NAMI - Richland County

09/03/2026

Just a little reminder that our next free Rooted in Motherhood gathering is September 17! 🍂

Moms will have time to connect before creating a Happiness Tree with their little ones. Registration is required so we can prepare enough supplies.

https://www.namirc.org/events/harvestinghappiness

09/02/2026

Mark your calendar! September 8 is , a national day of action dedicated to raising awareness of the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline.

This year’s theme, “988 Reasons: Your reason is reason enough,” reminds us that everyone deserves support, no matter what they may be going through.

Learn more about 988 Day:
https://988lifeline.org/988-day/

***dePreventionMonth

09/01/2026

September is Su***de Prevention Month, and everyone has a role in helping create a community where people feel safe asking for help.

Whether you learn the warning signs, start an honest conversation, share a resource, or simply check in with someone you care about, your actions can make a difference.

Our Su***de Prevention Digital Toolkit brings together information, conversation guidance, crisis support, and local resources in one place.

Explore and share the toolkit:
https://www.namirc.org/su***de-prevention-digital-toolkit

If you or someone you know needs immediate support, call or text 988.

We provide hope and recovery for anyone impacted by mental illness through support, education, and advocacy.

08/31/2026

A little reminder that our in-person Family Support Group meets tomorrow from 3:00–4:00 PM at our office! 💚 Snacks will be provided, and no registration is needed. We’d love to see you there.

Learn more here: https://www.namirc.org/events/nami-family-support-group-in-person

08/30/2026

Back-to-school season comes with a lot for kids, parents, caregivers, and educators to navigate.

If you could use a little extra support this school year, NAMI put together a collection of helpful resources all in one place. 💚

Take a look:

Explore NAMI's free back to school mental health resources for students, parents, caregivers, and educators. Find tips, activities, and guidance to build resilience and support student well-being all school year.

08/24/2026

Rooted in Motherhood is more than a Mommy & Me activity. It is a space created specifically for moms to connect, talk, and reflect while sharing a meaningful experience with their little ones. 💛

At Harvesting Happiness, we will:

🌻 Begin with a fun icebreaker
💬 Talk about recognizing the little things that bring us happiness and celebrating the growth happening in our lives
🎨 Create a “Happiness Tree” with our little ones as a special family keepsake

This group is for moms and their little ones. Registration is required so we can have materials ready for everyone!

Register here: https://www.namirc.org/events/harvesting-happiness-2

08/20/2026

One week from today! ☕

Know a student at OSU Mansfield or North Central State College? Send this their way!

Coffee & Conversation is our first NAMI On Campus event of the school year. Students can stop by the Scarlet & Gray Café, grab a free coffee and learn more about NAMI On Campus.

📅 August 27
⏰ 3:00–5:00 PM
📍 Scarlet & Gray Café

All OSU-M and NCSC students are welcome. Please share this post and help us get the word out! 💙

08/20/2026

If taking care of both your mental and physical health feels overwhelming, you don’t have to figure it out alone.

This September, we’re offering NAMI Hearts+Minds right here in Richland County!

This free five-week class focuses on realistic steps you can take to support your overall health.

📅 Wednesdays, September 2–30
⏰ 5:30–7:00 PM
📍 NAMI Richland County
Registration is open! Learn more and sign up here: https://www.namirc.org/events/nami-hearts-minds

08/18/2026

We had a wonderful time at the Richland County Fair! 💙

We loved seeing so many people add to our “What Makes You Smile?” board. It was also such a nice surprise when past class participants stopped by to say hello and share how they’re doing. It truly made our week!

Thank you to everyone who visited our table!

08/17/2026

September is Su***de Prevention Awareness Month, and this year we’re partnering with The Mansfield Playhouse on its upcoming production of Dear Evan Hansen to encourage conversations about mental health, connection, grief and the impact of su***de.

Opening night is September 11 at 8:00 PM. After the performance, guests can visit the mental health resource fair and meet-and-greet. We’ll also gather for a candlelight vigil to remember those we have lost to su***de. You are welcome to bring a photo of your loved one to place in a memory jar.

Purchase opening-night tickets here:
https://www.mansfieldplayhouse.com/2026-27-playhouse-season/

Thank you to the organizations joining us for the resource fair: Catalyst Life Services, First Call 211, The Domestic Violence Shelter of Richland County, Ohio, Third Street Family Health Services, and The Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging, Inc.

Please share this post and help us spread the word. 💙