NAMI~St. Croix Valley Wisconsin

05/13/2026

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05/10/2026

For those who find today day a mixed bag- You are not alone.

05/09/2026

You are not alone! May is Mental Health Awareness Month, an opportunity to share our stories, fight the stigma, and let others know they don't have to fight mental illness alone.

At our Clubhouses, we know that healing doesn't happen in isolation - it happens in community. This month, check in on your loved ones. Share your story and lived experience. No one should suffer in silence.💚

05/06/2026

Want to make a real impact in schools across Wisconsin? NAMI Wisconsin is now accepting applications for the Ending the Silence Traveling Team, a paid speaking opportunity for college students (ages 18–30) who are passionate about mental health.

🗓 Applications close May 31, 2026 at 11:59 PM for the 2026–27 school year. Apply: https://namiwisconsin.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bm8fMyf9qnnQaqO

04/29/2026

You are not alone. Thank you Ken Barlow for sharing your story.

What I’ve learned over the years…

At 25, I thought my energy was a gift.

At 20, I went to the doctor because I felt too “up”.
“Everything looks normal,” they said.

In my 30’s I couldn’t get out of bed for days.
“Probably allergies,” they said.

So I kept going.

Until my 40’s…
When everything sped up.
“You have vertigo,” they said.

No sleep.
Losing weight…didn’t “need” to eat.
Running on a treadmill at 2AM.

Then one night I collapsed at home.

I woke up in a hospital bed.

A week of my life gone. I don’t remember being there the week before.

That was 2007.

It took me years to face it.

In 2012, I finally said it out loud:

I have Bipolar 1 disorder.

Here’s what I know now:

Mental illness doesn’t always look like a struggle.
Sometimes it looks like success.
Like drive. Like ambition.
Like pushing yourself…way too far.

But here’s the truth:

It’s not weakness.
It’s not something to hide.
And it CAN be treated.

Since sharing my story 14 years ago, thousands of you have shared yours.

So if you need to hear this today:

You are not alone…We are not alone.

At 25, I didn’t know what I was feeling.

At 64, I understand this:

Asking for help is a strength.
And there is hope on the other side.
❤️😊

04/29/2026

Nearly 4,400 fewer U.S. teens and young adults died by su***de than projected in the first two-and-a-half years of the 988 mental health crisis hotline.

02/24/2026

PEER SUPPORT GROUP
NAMI Wisconsin Peer Support Group
offers 18+ peer support in a safe and caring environment.
Each support group is led by trained facilitators who have moved forward
in their recovery journey with the support of their peers.

WHEN: 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month

TIME: 6:30-8:00 PM

WHERE:
First Congregational Church
110 N 3rd St,
River Falls, WI 54022

Learn more below:

https://www.nami.org/Support-Education/Support-Groups/NAMI-Connection

AND

FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP

NAMI Wisconsin Family Support Group is a peer-led support group for any adult with a loved one who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition. Gain insight from the challenges and successes of others facing similar experiences.

WHEN: 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month

TIME: 6:30-8:00 PM

WHERE:
Mei Mei's Cookies & Creamery
113 E. Elm Street
River Falls. WI 54022

Learn more below:
https://www.nami.org/Support-Education/Support-Groups/NAMI-Family-Support-Group

01/22/2026

🎉 GREAT NEWS! Thanks to NAMI's advocacy, the Administration REVERSED its sudden termination of thousands of grants that fund substance use & mental health care. Thanks to everyone who spoke up to protect federal mental health funding.

Read more: https://www.nami.org/press-releases/nami-applauds-swift-reversal-of-devastating-mental-health-cuts/

01/22/2026

CANCELLED:
NAMI St. Croix Valley activities for Thursday January 22nd are cancelled due to extreme cold foercasted. Stay warm and safe and remember you are not alone.

Please join us for our next meeting-

Next: Family Support Group:
2/12/26 (2nd & 4th Thursdays of the month)
Time: 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Where: Mei Mei's Cookies & Creamery.
113 E. Elm Street
River Falls. WI 54022

Next Peer Support Group:
2/12/26 (2nd & 4th Thursdays of the month)
TIME: 6:30-8:00 PM
WHERE: First Congregational Church
110 N 3rd St, River Falls, WI 54022

Send a message to learn more

01/15/2026

Stress affects all of us, and taking care of our mental health starts with understanding how we cope and how we care for ourselves. Self-care and mindfulness are not luxuries—they are practical, everyday tools that help reduce stress, manage emotions, and support overall well-being. From getting enough rest and moving our bodies, to building supportive relationships and practicing mindfulness in the moment, small intentional actions can make a meaningful difference.

Learn more: https://namimn.org/self-care-and-mindfulness-during-times-of-fear-and-uncertainty-in-minnesota/