NAMI Valley of the Sun

NAMI Valley of the Sun NAMI Valley of the Sun provides free education, support, & advocacy in Maricopa County and beyond.

NAMI Valley of the Sun is the Maricopa County affiliate of NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization. NAMI is dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. NAMI Valley of the Sun provides education programs at no cost throughout Maricopa County. We provide family programs, peer programs,

programs for teachers and school administrators, programs for veterans and their families, support groups, and many more!

🚨 BIG NEWS! 🚨Thanks to a generous $25,000 grant from Thunderbirds Charities, we're expanding mental health support on ca...
06/16/2026

🚨 BIG NEWS! 🚨

Thanks to a generous $25,000 grant from Thunderbirds Charities, we're expanding mental health support on campuses across Arizona! 💙💚

✨ Launching 6 new NAMI On Campus clubs
✨ Strengthening 6 existing clubs
✨ Empowering more students with mental health resources and peer support

Together, we're building healthier campuses and brighter futures.

Thank you, Thunderbirds Charities, for making a difference! 🙌

Arizona is starting to heat up! 🥵Living in hot climates like Arizona can bring unique mental health challenges. While ma...
06/16/2026

Arizona is starting to heat up! 🥵

Living in hot climates like Arizona can bring unique mental health challenges. While many people are familiar with winter seasonal depression, extreme summer heat can also impact mood, sleep, activity levels, and social connection.

If you take behavioral health medications, warmer temperatures may increase your risk of:
✅ Sun sensitivity and sunburn
✅ Dehydration
✅ Difficulty regulating body temperature

Stay safe this summer by:
💧 Drinking plenty of water
🌞 Limiting prolonged sun exposure
🧢 Wearing protective clothing and sunscreen
❄️ Taking breaks in cool environments
👩‍⚕️ Talking with your healthcare provider about how heat may affect your medications

Your mental and physical health are connected—especially when temperatures rise. Stay informed, stay hydrated, and take care of yourself. 💙

Arizona is starting to heat up 🥵Living in hot climates like Arizona can bring unique mental health challenges. While man...
06/15/2026

Arizona is starting to heat up 🥵

Living in hot climates like Arizona can bring unique mental health challenges. While many people are familiar with winter seasonal depression, extreme summer heat can also impact mood, sleep, activity levels, and social connection.

If you take behavioral health medications, warmer temperatures may increase your risk of:
✅ Sun sensitivity and sunburn
✅ Dehydration
✅ Difficulty regulating body temperature

Stay safe this summer by:
💧 Drinking plenty of water
🌞 Limiting prolonged sun exposure
🧢 Wearing protective clothing and sunscreen
❄️ Taking breaks in cool environments
👩‍⚕️ Talking with your healthcare provider about how heat may affect your medications

Your mental and physical health are connected—especially when temperatures rise. Stay informed, stay hydrated, and take care of yourself. 💙

It's Raffle Time! 🎉Enter to win: Great Wolf Lodge: (4) Waterpark Day Passes with Waived Parking. It's the perfect summer...
06/12/2026

It's Raffle Time! 🎉

Enter to win:
Great Wolf Lodge: (4) Waterpark Day Passes with Waived Parking. It's the perfect summer outing! 🌊

How to Enter:
Register for NAMIWalks NAMI Valley of the Sun and raise $500 by August 1st to be entered in the raffle!

Register at: https://www.namiwalks.org/valleyofthesun

📢 Join Us for Our Free June Educational Webinar!In recognition of Trauma Awareness Month, NAMI Valley of the Sun invites...
06/11/2026

📢 Join Us for Our Free June Educational Webinar!

In recognition of Trauma Awareness Month, NAMI Valley of the Sun invites you to hear an inspiring story of recovery, resilience, and hope from trauma survivor Elena Breese.

🗓 Date: June 22, 2026
⏰ Time: 4:00 PM
💙 Topic: Trauma Awareness

This powerful session will explore the impact of trauma, the journey toward healing, and the strength that can emerge through recovery.

🎟️ Register today by scanning the QR code on the flyer or visit https://namivos.org/event/hope-after-trauma/

💙 You Are Not Alone. 💙Parenting a child or young adult with a mental health condition can feel overwhelming—but support ...
06/09/2026

💙 You Are Not Alone. 💙

Parenting a child or young adult with a mental health condition can feel overwhelming—but support is available.

Join NAMI Valley of the Sun’s Family Support Group for Parents & Caregivers of Youth (22 & Under), a free, confidential, peer-led support group where you can connect with others who understand your journey, share experiences, and find encouragement in a safe, welcoming space.

📅 2nd Thursday of every month
🕡 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM MST
💻 Virtual via Zoom
💲 Free | No insurance required

Scan the QR code to register or learn more at namivos.org.

06/09/2026

You are loved. You are valuable. You are strong. You are enough.

Take a couple minutes to listen to this incredible story…

🚨 Medicaid work reporting requirements are moving forward—and people with mental illness could be at risk of losing heal...
06/04/2026

🚨 Medicaid work reporting requirements are moving forward—and people with mental illness could be at risk of losing health coverage.

New federal rules released by HHS outline how Medicaid work reporting requirements will be implemented beginning January 1, 2027. While Congress included exemptions for people with a “disabling mental disorder” and other serious health conditions, NAMI is deeply concerned that the Administration’s definition of “medical frailty” is too narrow and could leave many people without the protections they need.

Mental health conditions are often cyclical. Someone may be able to work at one point in time and later experience symptoms that make meeting work requirements difficult. No one should lose access to Medicaid when they need mental health care the most.

📢 Take action today: Contact your Members of Congress and urge them to prevent these harmful rules from going into effect as written.

🔗 https://nami.quorum.us/campaign/163909/

Mental health matters—and community support makes a difference. 💙Thank you to the Mesa Chamber Healthcare Committee for ...
06/01/2026

Mental health matters—and community support makes a difference. 💙

Thank you to the Mesa Chamber Healthcare Committee for highlighting this important conversation during Mental Health Awareness Month. Tune in to hear Kristina Sabetta of NAMI Valley of the Sun and Jeff Bayer of Bayer Media Group discuss the importance of mental health awareness, advocacy, and building stronger, more supportive communities.

🎧 Listen here: https://linke.to/iC2GVT

Starting July 2026, NAMI Valley of the Sun is launching a FREE Veteran’s Support Group, created by veterans, for veteran...
06/01/2026

Starting July 2026, NAMI Valley of the Sun is launching a FREE Veteran’s Support Group, created by veterans, for veterans. This online group provides a safe, welcoming space to talk about mental health, connect with others who understand, and find support without judgment.

✅ No insurance required
✅ No diagnosis required
✅ All genders welcome

📅 4th Wednesday of every month
🕕 6:00 PM–7:30 PM MST
💻 Online via Zoom

You don't have to carry it all alone. Join a community that understands your journey.

Questions? Contact [email protected] or call 602-224-8166.

Address

5025 E Washington Street, Ste 112
Phoenix, AZ
85034

Telephone

+16022448166

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