Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

September is Suicide Prevention Month — a time to raise awareness and discuss this highly stigmatized topic. In addition to shifting public perception, we use this month to spread hope and vital information to people affected by suicide. Our goal is ensuring that individuals, friends and families have access to the resources they need to discuss suicide prevention and to seek help.

NAMI Seattle en español

NAMI Seattle ofrece grupos de apoyo de salud mental, clases y presentaciones en español. Todos los programas de NAMI son gratuitos. No necesita proporcionar documentos de identificación para participar en un programa de NAMI. NAMI Seattle mantiene confidencial cualquier información de contacto compartida con nosotros. 

How Support Groups Helped Me

It was during the worst of these times that I reached out to the NAMI Helpline and got the days and times of the support groups. I began going either by myself or with a family member. Listening to others with the same condition gave me strength and added insight.” – Denise, Helpline Volunteer

En Nuestra Propia Voz: Presentaciones de salud mental

Estas presentaciones gratuitas brindan una perspectiva personal sobre las condiciones de salud mental a medida que los líderes con experiencia vivida hablan con franqueza sobre cómo es tener una condición de salud mental. 

Family-to-Family Class

I took the class and wished I had taken it years ago (and hope my entire family will take it).  I found my learnings have been so helpful in my interactions with my loved ones, so I wanted to be a part of giving more people the chance to take the class by jumping in as a volunteer” – Kelsey

NAMI Seattle

Advocacy, education, and support for people impacted by mental health conditions in Washington’s Seattle area

Filling Gaps in Mental Health

NAMI Seattle’s presentations, classes and support groups bridge the gap when medical models fail to meet our needs. We have over 40 years of experience elevating stories of lived experience and shining a spotlight on the unique needs of people and families navigating their own mental health journey.

For People with Mental Health Conditions

For Friends and Family Members

For Professionals and Community Groups

NAMI Seattle en español

Need Help?

Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Call or Text 988

Crisis Clinic 24-Hour Crisis Line 866-427-4747

NAMI SEATTLE PROGRAMS

Support Groups

Recovery Support Group

NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group is a free, peer-led support group for any adult who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition. Gain insight from hearing the challenges and successes of others who’ve been there.

Family Support Group

NAMI Family Support Group is a free, 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.

Black, Indigenous and People of Color Support Group

Open to all BIPOC individuals looking for mental health support and connection.

NAMI SEATTLE PROGRAMS

Classes & Presentations

Family-to-Family / De Familia a Familia

NAMI Family-to-Family (available in Spanish as De Familia a Familia) is a free, 8-session educational program for family, partners and friends of people living with mental illness. It is a designated evidenced-based program. Research shows that the program significantly improves the coping and problem-solving abilities of the people closest to an individual living with a mental health condition.

Ending the Silence

NAMI Ending the Silence is an in-school presentation designed to teach middle and high school students, parents/caregivers, and teachers about the signs and symptoms of mental illness, how to recognize the early warning signs and the importance of acknowledging those warning signs.

In Our Own Voice

NAMI In Our Own Voice presentations change attitudes, assumptions and stereotypes about people with mental health conditions. These 40- 60- or 90-minute presentations provide a personal perspective of mental illness, as presenters with lived experience talk openly about what it’s like to live with a mental health condition.

Peer-to-Peer Class

NAMI Peer-to-Peer is a free, 8-session educational program for adults with mental illness who are looking to better understand their condition and journey toward recovery. Taught by a trained team of people who’ve been there, the program includes presentations, discussion and interactive exercises.

Connect 

You are not alone

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NAMI Seattle offers online interactive trainings for your staff, community group, or leadership team on a variety of mental health topics. Typical trainings are between 1-2.5 hours as either a stand-alone session or a 2-3 session series. Learn more >

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In honor of Eleanor Owen, Founder of NAMI Seattle and Co-Founder of NAMI, we invite you to continue her cause by becoming a sustaining NAMI Seattle member. A monthly recurring gift honors her commitment and sustains her legacy. Learn More >

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