NAMI Miami

NAMI Miami Dade-County is a Peer & Family led Mental Health Nonprofit. All of our Programs are FREE.

NAMI Miami offers free mental health support, education, and advocacy to those affected by mental health conditions, and their family, friends, and caregivers.

08/30/2026

💙✨ Grief doesn’t follow a timeline, and there is no “right” way to grieve.

On National Grief Awareness Day, we’re recognizing the experiences of those navigating loss and reminding our community that grief can look different for everyone. Some days may feel heavy, while others may bring moments of peace, connection, or even joy. All of it is part of the process.

If you or someone you know is grieving, you don’t have to navigate it alone. Reaching out for support can be an important part of moving through grief, one day at a time.

Grief support resources:
📞 Children’s Bereavement Center: (888) 988-5438
📞 The Grief Support Center at Baptist Health: (786) 596-1960
📞 NAMI Miami-Dade Helpline: (305) 665-2540

Today and every day, let’s create space for honest conversations about grief and remind those who are hurting that they are seen, supported, and not alone. ✨💙

08/28/2026

💚✨📣 Miami-Dade County, we want to hear from you!

Jackson Health System, Mount Sinai Medical Center, Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, and the University of Miami Health System Clinics, in partnership with the Health Foundation of South Florida, are conducting a Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) to better understand the health needs and priorities of our community.

Your voice can help shape a healthier Miami-Dade County. By taking this survey, you’re helping community leaders and healthcare organizations better understand the issues that matter most to the people who live, work, and play here.

Make your voice heard:
surveys.holleranconsult.com/s3/HFSFCHNA

Take the survey, share your perspective, and help create a healthier community for everyone. 📣✨💚

08/27/2026

💙✨ We’ve done the math, and the answer is clear: Reel Minds is where your story belongs.

The 2026 Reel Minds Miami Mental Health Film Festival is bringing together filmmakers, mental health advocates, and audiences to celebrate stories that explore mental health, challenge stigma, and spark meaningful conversations.

Every story has the power to make someone feel seen, understood, or less alone. If you have a film that can do that, we want to see it.

🎥 Submissions are open through August 31!

📅 October 10, 2026
📍 Little Haiti Cultural Complex

Submit your film through FilmFreeway: Bit.ly/ReelMindsFF26.

The numbers don’t lie. There’s still time to share your story and be part of Reel Minds. ✨💙

08/26/2026

💚✨ Tonight! Join us for our next QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) Su***de Awareness Training this evening, August 26th, at 7:00 pm on ZOOM! Register NOW by scanning the QR code on the flyer or heading to Bit.ly/NAMIQPR0826.

📅 Date: Tonight, Wednesday, August 26th
⏰ Time: 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
👉 Register Now: Bit.ly/NAMIQPR0826

Don’t miss out! We look forward to seeing you there! ✨💚

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08/24/2026

✨🎬 Meet the Jury for the 2026 Reel Minds Miami Mental Health Film Festival!

We’re excited to welcome back Mädchen Amick, Rafal Sokolowski, Ashley Kolaya, and Cathyana Marcel to this year’s jury, and we’re thrilled to welcome Debbie Gold to the Reel Minds jury for the first time!

Together, they’ll help select the films that will be featured at this year’s festival.

Could your film be one of them?

If your story explores mental health, challenges stigma, shares a lived experience, or sparks meaningful conversation, we want to see it.

⏰ Submissions close August 30th!

Don’t miss your chance to have your work considered by this incredible jury and be part of a festival that uses the power of film to make mental health conversations more visible, honest, and human.

🎥 2026 Reel Minds Miami Mental Health Film Festival
📅 October 10th, 2026
📍 Little Haiti Cultural Complex

Submit your film today:
FilmFreeway.com/MiamiMentalHealthFilmFestival

Your story could be the next one on the Reel Minds screen. 🎬✨

08/23/2026

💚✨ You don’t have to walk this journey alone.

Whether you’re living with a mental health condition or supporting someone who is, NAMI Miami-Dade’s FREE Mentoring Program offers one-on-one support from someone who truly understands what you’re going through. Our Peer and Family Mentors are here to listen, share what’s helped them, and walk alongside you with no pressure, no judgment, just real support from someone who gets it.

Ready to connect with a mentor? Call the NAMI Miami-Dade Warmline, scan the QR code, or visit the link below to get started.

🔗 https://namimiami.org/support-and-education/mental-health-education/mentoring/

Wherever you are in your journey, you don’t have to figure it out alone. Reach out today and take the first step toward connection and support. ✨💚

08/22/2026

💙✨ You’re invited: Ending the Silence for Families

Join NAMI Miami-Dade for Ending the Silence for Families, a free virtual presentation (on Zoom) designed to help family members better understand youth mental health and how to support a loved one who may be struggling.

This engaging session explores early warning signs, key facts and statistics, and practical ways to start conversations at home and collaborate with school staff. Families will also hear from a trained presenter with lived experience, as well as a young adult sharing their personal recovery journey.

📅 Date: Tuesday, August 25th
⏰ Time: 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
👉 Register Now: Bit.ly/NAMIMiamiETSF0825

We hope you’ll join us for this important conversation for families. ✨💙

08/21/2026

💚✨ As Michelle Obama reminds us, asking for help is something we should never have to feel ashamed of.

It can be difficult to reach out for support, especially when we’ve been taught to handle challenges on our own. But recognizing when we need support is an important part of taking care of ourselves and our mental health.

Whether it’s talking to someone you trust, connecting with a mental health professional, or finding a community that understands, reaching out can be an important step toward healing.

Let’s continue creating spaces where asking for help is met with compassion, understanding, and encouragement. Everyone deserves to know that they don’t have to face life’s challenges alone. ✨💚

08/20/2026

💙✨ The Pathways to Hope Conference is finally here!

Join us tomorrow for the first day of the 2026 Pathways to Hope Conference, a free two-day experience bringing together faith communities, mental health professionals, NAMI members, and community partners to explore this year’s theme: “Navigating Healing in a Changing World.”

Together, we’ll strengthen the connection between faith, community, and mental wellness while learning how to build community coalitions that support people living with mental health conditions. Through meaningful conversations, shared experiences, and practical resources, we’ll discover new ways to create communities rooted in hope, healing, and belonging.

🗓️ Friday, August 21st | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
🗓️ Saturday, August 22nd | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Little Haiti Cultural Arts Center | 212 NE 59th Terrace, Miami, FL 33137

This conference is free to attend, and breakfast, lunch, and refreshments will be provided throughout the event.

Registration is required. Reserve your spot today at Bit.ly/NAMIMiamiPTH26.

We look forward to learning, connecting, and building pathways to hope together. ✨💙

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Miami, FL
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Telephone

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