NAMI Washington County, Inc.

NAMI Washington County, Inc. NAMI Washington County positively impacts those affected by mental health conditions by offering support, education and raising community awareness.

NAMI envisions a thriving community that supports people’s mental health and overall well-being.

PERMISSION TO PLAY 🎨You’re invited to slow down, create, get curious, and make a little room for yourself.This fall, NAM...
09/04/2026

PERMISSION TO PLAY 🎨

You’re invited to slow down, create, get curious, and make a little room for yourself.

This fall, NAMI Washington County is offering Permission to Play, a monthly adult art therapy group designed to help us let go, be present, and explore creative ways to work through life’s challenges.

No art experience needed. Just come as you are.

Last Monday of each month | September–December
6:00–7:30 PM
Led by Jenna Schmaelzle, ATR

Come play. Come create. Come take a little time for you.

Scan the QR code on the flyer to register.
Questions? Email Natalie at [email protected]

Families struggling with mental illness in their adult loved ones NEED HELP! The NAMI Family-to-Family education class ...
09/01/2026

Families struggling with mental illness in their adult loved ones NEED HELP! The NAMI Family-to-Family education class has helped thousands of families. It is a free, 8-week course providing education, resources, and support. Sign up for the next class! It will meet every Tuesday, 6:00-8:30 pm, from Oct. 6 – Nov. 24 in West Bend. For questions or more information call 262-339-1235 https://forms.gle/GpSDuVPLkbyGjrcc6 and someone will contact you. Registration closes Sept. 25.

🍂🍁 Fall into Connection with NAMI Washington County this September! 🍁🍂As the seasons begin to change, take time to inves...
09/01/2026

🍂🍁 Fall into Connection with NAMI Washington County this September! 🍁🍂

As the seasons begin to change, take time to invest in your mental health and well-being. 💙 Whether you're looking for support, community, creativity, or simply a place to belong, NAMI Washington County has something for you this month!

This September we're offering:
🎨 Making Space
💬 Teen Connections
🤝 Hope Connections
💚 Compassion Project
🌈 Stronger Together: Youth Connections Night
💪 EmpowerMEnt!
👩‍🎨 Mom's Creating Through Chaos
👨‍👩‍👧 NAMI Family Support Group
🌿 Into the Wild Teen Event at BLUE LOTUS
🧡 Su***de Awareness Event at Sippie Hippie
🎉 And more!

Every program is free and designed to create a welcoming, supportive space where hope grows, friendships are built, and no one has to face life's challenges alone.

🍂 We can't wait to see you this September!
📅 Check out our September Program Schedule and learn more at:
🌐 https://www.namiwashingtonwi.org/

💙 Hope. Support. Connection.
Because you are not alone.

🍂 New fall times. Two great ways for teens to connect. One supportive Thursday lineup!Beginning this Thursday, August 27...
08/24/2026

🍂 New fall times. Two great ways for teens to connect. One supportive Thursday lineup!

Beginning this Thursday, August 27, NAMI Washington County’s teen programs will meet back-to-back:

🎨 4:00–5:15 PM — Making Space
A judgment-free creative group where middle and high school teens can slow down, use art to explore emotions, and connect with others. No art experience needed—just come as you are!

💬 5:15–6:30 PM — Teen Connections
A welcoming, peer-led space for teens living with diagnosed or suspected mental health conditions to talk, build coping and problem-solving skills, form friendships, and feel understood.

📍 NAMI Washington County Welcome Center
279 S. 17th Ave., Suite 7, West Bend

Two spaces. One evening. Plenty of room to create, connect, and belong. 💚

For more information:
Making Space — [email protected]
Teen Connections — Suzanne at (262) 629-5187

Please share and help us spread the word about our new Thursday schedule!

STARTING SOON! NAMI Family-to-Family is a FREE, 8-session educational program for family, significant others, and frien...
08/18/2026

STARTING SOON!
NAMI Family-to-Family is a FREE, 8-session educational program for family, significant others, and friends of adults with mental health conditions. It is a designated evidence-based program. This means that research shows that the program significantly improves the coping and problem-solving abilities of the people closest to a person with a mental health condition.

NAMI Family-to-Family is taught by NAMI-trained family members who have been there and includes presentations, discussions, and interactive exercises.

The Fall 2026 session begins October 6th and meets weekly for 2 ½ hours ( 6:00 - 8:30 pm) through November 24. For questions or more information:
email: [email protected]
phone: 262-339-1235.

🌲 SAVE THE DATE: INTO THE WILD! 🧭Ready to unplug, recharge and enjoy a real-life adventure?Teens ages 13–18 and their ca...
08/11/2026

🌲 SAVE THE DATE: INTO THE WILD! 🧭

Ready to unplug, recharge and enjoy a real-life adventure?

Teens ages 13–18 and their caregivers are invited to trade screens and scrolling for an afternoon of fresh air, connection and fun!

📅 September 27
⏰ 12:00–3:30 PM
📍 Blue Lotus Center

Choose your adventure:
🚣 Boating
🎣 Fishing
🥾 Hiking
🎨 Art exploration
🧘 Yoga
🎶 Sound bath meditation

Bring a lunch and your sense of adventure. Pizza and s’mores will also be provided! 🍕🔥

No screens. Just nature.
Come connect, explore and discover what makes you feel alive.

More registration details are coming soon!

Save the date and share with a teen or caregiver who would love this experience!

Presented in partnership by NAMI Washington County, The Youth and Family Project, Inc., and Blue Lotus Center.

What a beautiful day at Washington County Pride at Riveredge Nature Center!We were so grateful to be there alongside our...
08/10/2026

What a beautiful day at Washington County Pride at Riveredge Nature Center!

We were so grateful to be there alongside our community, sharing information about NAMI Washington County, connecting with so many wonderful people, and creating our Locally Rooted community tree.

Throughout the day, our tree slowly came to life as beautiful, colorful leaves were added by people of all ages. Each one carried a little piece of what belonging, connection, and community mean— and together, they created something pretty special.

We had so many meaningful conversations, new connections, familiar faces, and reminders of just how important it is to create communities where people feel seen, supported, accepted, and free to be themselves.

And the tree isn’t finished yet.

We’re bringing it home to the NAMI Washington County Welcome Center, where it will continue to grow. If you missed Pride—or didn’t get a chance to add a leaf—stop in, make one, and add your voice to our tree.

Because different leaves make a beautiful tree.
And every person adds something important to the whole.

A huge thank you to The Youth and Family Project, Inc. for creating such a welcoming space to celebrate, connect, and grow together. We’re so grateful to be part of it. 🌈❤️✨

There is something incredibly satisfying about taking broken pieces and creating something beautiful.💙 Join us for Shatt...
08/07/2026

There is something incredibly satisfying about taking broken pieces and creating something beautiful.

💙 Join us for Shattered & Strong, a special creative workshop for teens where we'll transform broken ceramic into one-of-a-kind mosaics that tell a new story.

This isn't about making perfect art. It's about making space for creativity, self-expression, connection, and the reminder that even the pieces we never planned for can become part of something meaningful.

Whether you're an experienced artist or simply curious to try something new, you'll leave with a handcrafted mosaic, a meaningful creative experience, and maybe even a fresh perspective on what healing can look like.

✨ Space is limited! To register, email [email protected].

Proudly presented through a collaboration between NAMI Washington County and the Modern Woodmen Service Project.

💚 Your voice matters!NAMI Washington County is conducting a short, anonymous survey to better understand mental health s...
08/05/2026

💚 Your voice matters!

NAMI Washington County is conducting a short, anonymous survey to better understand mental health services and support in our community.

We want to hear from you if you:

• Live with mental illness
• Support someone who does
• Work in mental health, law enforcement, or the judicial system

Your experiences and ideas can help guide future efforts and ensure our community’s needs are being met. The survey takes only a few minutes.

Take the survey: https://forms.gle/5ZS8KNqKZjG7ZeEG6

Please respond by September 15, 2026, and share this post to help us reach others whose voices should be heard.

Questions? Email [email protected] or call 262-339-1235.

Together, we can build a stronger, more supportive community. Every voice counts! 💙💚

Address

279 South 17th Avenue , Suite 7
West Bend, WI
53095

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 3pm
Tuesday 10am - 3pm
Wednesday 10am - 3pm
Thursday 10am - 5:30pm

Telephone

+12623391235

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