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NAMI Wake - National Alliance on Mental Illness NAMI Wake provides support, education, and advocacy to all individuals, families, and communities facing mental health challenges.

Last month, we had the chance to visit Fluor's Raleigh offices to present In Our Own Voice during a lunch and learn.Two ...
10/09/2026

Last month, we had the chance to visit Fluor's Raleigh offices to present In Our Own Voice during a lunch and learn.

Two volunteers, Kim Korzen-Varin and Mandy Storck, shared their lived experience with mental health. They talked about what happened, what helps and what's next in a presentation designed to change attitudes and stereotypes toward people living with mental health conditions.

Workplaces play a big role in how people talk about mental health, and NAMI is working to break the stigma around those conversations. Thank you to Fluor for having us and to our volunteers for sharing their stories!

This week is Mental Illness Awareness Week. A few weeks ago we got to see what awareness looks like when an entire commu...
10/08/2026

This week is Mental Illness Awareness Week. A few weeks ago we got to see what awareness looks like when an entire community shows up.

On Friday, Sept. 18, students, families, and coaches came out for the third annual mental health awareness game between Green Level and Panther Creek High Schools. These students may have been rivals on the field, but in the stands they all came together in support of youth mental health.

We loved seeing excitement for mental health stand right beside a beloved student tradition like homecoming! We are thankful for the partnership of the Wake County Public School System that makes events like this possible.

Read more about the night at https://conta.cc/4xUjp8s

10/07/2026

This Mental Illness Awareness Week, we recognize that more than one in five adults in the U.S. are living with a mental illness.

Some people living with certain conditions, such as bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder, schizophrenia, and schizoaffective disorder, may take medications to treat those conditions. Some of these medications can be associated with movement disorders and other side effects, such as tardive dyskinesia.

Hear Jeff’s story of living with tardive dyskinesia in the video below. This week, take time to care for yourself and check in with a healthcare provider if needed!

We're partnering with Southeast Ralrigh Promise, Duke Health, the YMCA of the Triangle, and HealthLit4Wake for an upcomi...
10/07/2026

We're partnering with Southeast Ralrigh Promise, Duke Health, the YMCA of the Triangle, and HealthLit4Wake for an upcoming youth mental health summit!

With presentations, discussions, resources, and more, students and their families who attend will experience a day full of learning and fun.

Will we see you there? Register at the link in our bio.

Have you ever wanted to make a bigger difference for mental health in our community?NAMI Wake County is now recruiting f...
10/06/2026

Have you ever wanted to make a bigger difference for mental health in our community?

NAMI Wake County is now recruiting for our Board of Directors! We're seeking people committed to our mission of mental health for all who bring varied perspectives and lived experience with mental health.

Board members serve a three-year term, give about five to 10 hours a month, and receive a full orientation and ongoing support. Applications are due Oct. 31.

Learn more and apply at https://nami-wake.org/get-involved/board-recruitment-2026/.

Birding for Wellbeing is back!Join us and Wake Audubon Society on October 11 at Yates Mill Park for a free, community-ba...
10/06/2026

Birding for Wellbeing is back!

Join us and Wake Audubon Society on October 11 at Yates Mill Park for a free, community-based birdwatching outing where we'll amble along mulched trails and spot the birds around us.

We'll also engage in the mindfulness practice of wonder, stopping to stand in awe of the beauty and suprises of nature.

Sign up today at https://www.meetup.com/wake-audubon-meetup/events/316853757.

This week is Mental Illness Awareness Week!When you're not sure what to think or where to turn, NAMI Wake County's free,...
10/05/2026

This week is Mental Illness Awareness Week!

When you're not sure what to think or where to turn, NAMI Wake County's free, evidence-based community support programs can help. This week, we encourage you to seek support if you need it, and don't be afraid to share your story. Doing so can make all the difference.

We recently hosted a dinner for our Family Support Group facilitators to discuss successes, challenges, and goals for th...
10/02/2026

We recently hosted a dinner for our Family Support Group facilitators to discuss successes, challenges, and goals for the program going forward.

Our facilitators make these groups possible, and their insight helps shape how we support families across Wake County. It was wonderful to get everyone together in one room, and we hope to begin hosting events like this for other programs soon. Thank you to everyone who attended!

On Sept. 18, we partnered with Green Level High School and Panther Creek High School for the third annual mental health ...
10/01/2026

On Sept. 18, we partnered with Green Level High School and Panther Creek High School for the third annual mental health awareness football game.

The response was incredible, with 1,239 people in attendance and 500 NAMI shirts distributed to players, cheerleaders, coaches, and students. The day before kickoff, nearly 100 Panther Creek students attended our Ending the Silence presentation to learn the warning signs of mental illness and how to seek help when it's needed.

This event was driven largely by student leaders, and it earned coverage from both WRAL TV and CBS 17. This is just one part of our larger youth mental health work across Wake County, and we're proud to keep growing it alongside local schools!

Read more and watch the media coverage at https://conta.cc/4xUjp8s.

09/30/2026

This was a big month for NAMI Wake County!

From being part of Su***de Prevention Month events to receiving a proclamation from the Wake County Commissioners to sharing mental health support in local schools, we're bringing hope to individuals and families across our community.

All of NAMI's programs are free to the community and led by trained volunteers. They wouldn't be possible without the generous support of our community.

If mental health for all is a mission that speaks to you, consider making a gift before September ends. Visit https://secure.qgiv.com/for/namiwake to support our work.

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