NAMI Coachella Valley

02/06/2026

Thank you to everyone who celebrated the life of our late friend and fellow mental health advocate Jay Jester this week. We miss him so much.

02/04/2026

02/03/2026

With heavy hearts, we mourn the loss of our late board member and volunteer Jay Jester. Join us this week to celebrate his life at the below events.

01/26/2026

We are so thankful to everyone who came to our beloved President Christine Thomstad’s memorial service yesterday. We will miss her more than words can describe, but we’ll lean on each other and continue our work spreading mental illness awareness and support - just like she would want us to🤍💙

01/25/2026

NAMI shares statement on supporting mental health during times of community stress related to immigration enforcement actions

Across the country, people are experiencing fear and trauma during times of heightened community stress. As people speak up and seek to be heard, responding with violence is never the answer.

NAMI stands in solidarity with everyone affected. You are not alone.

Read the full statement from CEO Dan Gillison at nami.org — https://www.nami.org/nami-news/statement-from-nami-ceo-on-supporting-mental-health-during-times-of-community-stress/

If you or someone you love is feeling overwhelmed, support is available through
the NAMI HelpLine at 1-800-950-NAMI (6264),
by texting NAMI to 62640, or
at nami.org/help.

If you are in immediate distress or crisis, call or text 988 for 24/7 support.

01/24/2026

Everyone’s coping looks different, and what works in one season might need an update in the next.

You do not have to figure it out alone. Drop your favorite coping strategies in the comments and share what helps you stay well.

01/21/2026

11/27/2025

NAMI Coachella Valley is thankful for all of our Volunteers, Community Partners, Sponsors, supporters, and followers! We hope you all have a Happy and safe Thanksgiving Day with your friends and family!

11/16/2025

NAMIWalks Coachella Valley Saturday, November 15th, Civic Center Park, Palm Desert, CA
A Big Thank You to all of our Sponsors, vendors, and participants who who came out for mental health, even in the rain. Thank you to Emcee Dacoda Miracle and our special speakers Ruby Romero representing our Presenting Sponsor Riverside University Health System Behavioral Health; Jose Julio Murillo, NAMI Coachella Valley Board Member; Alma Reina, Family member and long-time NAMI Coachella Valley volunteer and Palm Desert Councilmember Quintanilla, who presented NAMI Coachella Valley with a City of Palm Desert Proclamation.

11/16/2025

11/15/2025

NAMI Walks