National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Northwest Iowa

06/17/2026

Men’s Mental Health Month is a reminder that strength isn’t about carrying everything alone. Reaching out, opening up, and asking for support are signs of courage.

06/14/2026

June is Men’s Mental Health Month. Toughness, strength, and independence are often preached in male culture. NAMI’s message for male mental health: “It’s not weak to speak.”

Seeking mental wellness through treatment and community is strength! You want to feel better. You want to think better. You want to have better mental health so that you can enjoy life and serve others better. The first step: speak up! Share with someone you trust and begin your mental health recovery journey.

I am a man with Serious Mental Illness. It’s been an excruciating path, but I’m proud to have spoken up and sought continued treatment. It’s all been worth it.

-Nate Huyser

When we talk about health, we often think about annual checkups, exercise, nutrition, and sleep. Mental health deserves that same attention.

This Men's Mental Health Month, we're helping break the silence around mental health challenges and reminding men everywhere that support is available.

Whether you're checking in on yourself, a friend, a father, a son, a brother, or a coworker, one conversation can make a difference.

No one should have to struggle in silence.

Learn more about men's mental health and available support at NAMI.org/mensmentalhealth.

06/13/2026

We can be bombarded with negative news stories these days. We also have to navigate fake news. All of this can be stressful and harmful to our mental health! Take time to step away from it all and do things you love. Follow this link to learn more from NAMI.

When distressing news dominates the headlines, it's important to pause and take care of yourself. Our NAMI HelpLine is here for you with some recommendations on how to practice self-care and ways to ground yourself when the news feels heavy.

The NAMI HelpLine is also here as a source of peer support - to listen and connect you to available resources. Call 1-800-950-6264 (M–F, 10 a.m.–10 p.m. ET).

If you or someone you know are experiencing a crisis, call or text 988 to connect with the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline.

Visit to learn more: https://bit.ly/3NEhP9l

06/01/2026

Tomorrow night! Hope to see you there.

05/30/2026

05/30/2026

As Mental Health Awareness Month comes to a close, local counselors say the conversations surrounding mental wellness, support, and self-care should continue long after May ends. The national obse…

05/29/2026

Mental Health Awareness Walk at the LeMars YMCA, 11 to one o'clock today!

05/26/2026

Join us for the NAMI Support Group this evening, seven o'clock at CrossWinds Church, Spencer! May 26, 2026, and always the 4th Tuesday evening each month.

05/24/2026

NAMI recognizes the important connection between mental health and spirituality, especially through the NAMI FaithNet resource network.

A local Northwest Iowa church has the following prayer request in their bulletin:
*Please pray for all who are experiencing mental health challenges. We ask for God’s peace, healing, and abiding presence, and for wisdom and compassion for those providing care and support. May all who are struggling know they are not alone and are held in God’s steadfast love.

We want faith communities to continue talking about mental health challenges and provide support to these individuals and their families!

05/18/2026

Tomorrow night! Would love to see you there.