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Let others know that there is hope and understanding. You can change the way the world sees mental health.

06/02/2026

Love is love - and when you love someone, you accept them for who they are, and believe in building a world where love and support come without conditions, because each person is inherently worthy.

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Learn more about resources at nami.org/lgbtq

05/08/2026

NAMI Arizona welcomes our new Executive Director Laqwanda Roberts-Buckley. Laqwanda is a peer, family member, and new caregiver who openly shares her experiences living with Bipolar I Disorder and PTSD. Laqwanda has been committed to the field of mental health for 20 years. She has held roles in higher education as Program Administrator of Mental Health & Wellness, Coordinator of Mental Health & Wellness, and Mental Health Therapist.

Laqwanda’s experience expands from community to national level serving as Emergency Mental Health Therapist for community based mental health organizations and the Director of Outreach at the national office of Mental Health America. She is a public speaker who has travelled the country advocating for mental health.

Presently, she is the Vice President of the Board of Directors for a local nonprofit and has served on a NAMI affiliate board in addition to a board on Virginia based nonprofit.

Laqwanda is a Reiki Master, certified life coach, and a member of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc. Currently, she is a doctoral student at Arizona State University, holds a Master of Science in Social Work from the University of Tennessee, and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Jackson State University. She enjoys crocheting, sewing, coloring, watching anime, making cosplays with her daughter, and reading.

Our Executive Director will be hosting virtual Meet and Greets with official announcements with dates/times to come.

03/19/2026

March is Social Work Awareness Month, and we couldn’t let it pass without celebrating the people who show up every single day for those who need it most. 💙

Social workers are in our schools, hospitals, courtrooms, and communities. They carry hard stories, advocate fiercely, and pour into others even when their own cup is running low. And they do it because they genuinely care.

This month we’re giving them their flowers. 🌸

If a social worker has ever made a difference in your life tag them below and let them know their work matters. They deserve to hear it.

03/09/2026

The world feels heavy right now, and a lot of it is simply not fair. If you’re feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or emotionally exhausted, we want you to know: nothing you are feeling is wrong, and you are not alone.

Your nervous system is responding to real things. So no reaction is too much, and no emotion is out of place. Being deeply affected by difficult times doesn’t mean you are broken, it means you are human.

And that’s exactly why community matters. At NAMI Arizona, we are an organization of families, friends, and individuals whose lives have been affected by mental illness, and we believe no one should have to carry this alone.

As Michelle Obama reminds us, one light feeds another. Whatever you’re carrying this Monday, we see you. We’re here. And together, we can get through this. 💙

👇 Please share this with someone who needs to hear it today.
📞 NAMI HelpLine: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) | M–F, 10am–10pm ET
🆘 In crisis? Call or text 988

03/03/2026

March is here and so is Women’s History Month 💜

Today we’re honoring some of the most powerful women who shaped mental health history. Women who refused to stay silent, broke barriers, and changed lives forever.

Swipe through to meet women whose courage and dedication helped to build the mental health world we know today.

Which woman’s story resonates with you most? Drop it in the comments 👇 ♀️

02/24/2026

Half of all mental health conditions begin by age 14.

So if you’ve been struggling, this isn’t “just a phase.”

It’s okay to talk about it.
It’s okay to ask for help.
It’s okay to not handle it alone.

📱 988 (call or text anytime)
🌐 namiarizona.org or call 800-950-6264

02/10/2026

From world stages to everyday life, mental health is part of the story. Athletes like Amber Glenn and Chloe Kim show us that caring for our mental health matters at every age. From young people finding their way to adults carrying years of experience.

02/07/2026

We come from generations of strength.
But survival was never meant to be the end of the story.

This Black History Month, we’re encouraging conversations that create space for growth, healing, and connection.

For Black community specific mental health resources click the link below ⬇️
https://www.nami.org/community-and-culture/black-african-american/

02/03/2026

February is here 🖤

As we honor Black History Month and Youth Mental Health Month, we’re centering conversations around resilience, healing, and strength.

01/29/2026

Even after the holidays pass, the emotional impact can linger. As our young adult advocate Aeron, from our Ending the Silence program speaks on difficulties of getting through the holiday season, he raises a bigger point.

With winter here and the days shorter, it can feel even harder to regain energy and motivation. As we close out , take time to reconnect with yourself and others. Let caring for yourself in small, meaningful ways, be a part of how move in this new year!

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