Past Events
Browse NAMI Seattle’s past events, from community programs and trainings, to galas, fundraisers, and legislative visits.
En Nuestra Propia Voz: Presentaciones de salud mental
Presentaciones de salud mental Presentaciones gratuitas de la comunidad virtual Estas presentaciones cambian actitudes, suposiciones e ideas sobre las personas que viven con una condición de salud mental. Estas presentaciones gratuitas brindan una perspectiva personal...
NAMIWalks Washington 2023 THANK YOU!
NAMIWalks Washington 2023 Thank you to everyone who joined us, NAMI Washington and other NAMI affliates at NAMIWalks Washington on June 3rd. It was an honor to walk with you all for mental health awareness and mental health for all. You are an inspiration! We had a...
Stigma Free Seattle- Thank you!
NAMI Seattle's Stigma Free Seattle Event Thank you to everyone who joined us on May 20th for our first Stigma Free Seattle event to stop the stigma of mental illness and celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month! We were inspired by you all and truly had a blast...
Stigma Free Seattle: Showcase your art, read your poetry, volunteer!
NAMI Seattle is hosting a free, public event called Stigma Free Seattle to celebrate National Mental Health Awareness month this May! Join us in community for a vibrant event featuring a variety of fun and uplifting experiences, including the work of talented local...
NAMIWalks Washington 2023
Join NAMI Seattle for NAMIWalks Washington! We're coming together with partners, members, and affiliates from across the state to walk for Mental Health for All! With NAMIWalks, we raise awareness about mental health and raise critical funds for NAMI's free, peer-led...
Stigma Free Seattle 2023
NAMI Seattle is hosting a free, public event called Stigma Free Seattle to celebrate National Mental Health Awareness month this May! Join us in community for a vibrant event featuring a variety of fun and uplifting experiences, including the work of talented local...
Spring Mental Health Community Presentations
Join us for our free, virtual community presentation series! Every Tuesday and Thursday evening from March 21st- April 6th we will have a free, virtual mental health presentation. This series programming includes: Ending the Silence- A presentation on mental illness...
Seattle Totems Hockey Game “Totems Let’s Talk”
Seattle Totems Hockey Game Join NAMI Seattle at the Seattle Totems hockey game on Saturday, January 21st for Totems Let’s Talk, a night for conversations and hope to stop the stigma of mental illness. Date: January 21, 2023 Time: 7:00pm- 10:00pm Location: Olympic View...
“The Son” Movie Premiere Event
You're Invited! "The Son" Movie Premiere You're invited to a special screening of Sony Picture Classics' "The Son", with NAMI Seattle on Friday, January 20th, at 7pm at the Regal Meridian. Immediately following the film, join us for a panel discussion on youth mental...
Day of Hope
Join us on November 6th for NAMI Seattle’s second annual Day of Hope to celebrate that recovery is both possible and beautiful. Day of Hope is a free virtual event with drop-in sessions, featuring NAMI members speaking about their lived experiences with mental...
Candidate Forum
WATCH THE RECORDED FORUM: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Q2M1ZMXEWc Your voice and your vote can make a difference in our local mental health systems. On October 19th at 6:30pm, NAMI Seattle hosted a Candidate Forum for the Seattle Municipal Court Position 7...
Depressed Cake Shop THANK YOU!
Thank you to everyone who joined us at Depressed Cake Shop on Sunday, October 9th! We had a wonderful time with our community eating treats, breaking the stigma surrounding mental illness, and meeting new friends. We greatly appreciate everyone who participated,...
Depressed Cake Shop: Eat treats for mental health awareness!
Come out and join us for the return of Depressed Cake Shop! After a two-year hiatus, we are thrilled to be back in person with sweet, sad treats in support of mental health. One of NAMI Seattle’s most popular events, this one-day pop-up bakery invites community...
Online Memorial for Eleanor Owen
Eleanor Owen, January 22, 1921- February 6, 2022. Eleanor co-founded Washington Advocates for the Mentally Ill in 1978, and later the National Alliance on Mental Illness. She was a force of nature, fierce advocate, and proud mom. Eleanor, the Barracuda, accomplished...
Ending the Silence Community Presentations
We are hosting a free virtual Ending the Silence community presentation series to help prepare folks as students go back to school and to engage and educate our community on youth mental health. For Teachers/School Staff 1-hour presentation for school staff members...
Depressed Cake Shop Returns this October!
We are so excited to be bringing back Depressed Cake Shop! Come out and join us for sweet, sad treats that support mental health. All proceeds benefit NAMI Seattle's free programs. What is Depressed Cake Shop? Depressed Cake Shop is a community event where attendees...
2022 NAMI Walks
Get Ready for NAMI Walks 2022! We are SO excited to be back in person with NAMI Walks Your Way Washington on Saturday, June 4th at Marina Park in Kirkland! NAMI Walks is a statewide event bringing our community together to fight the stigma of mental illness, promote...
2021 Mental Health & African Americans Forum
Small Drawings High Hopes is Back! Friday, December 10
The story of Small Drawings High Hopes is a tumultuous one. It’s a story full of highs and lows, and as its namesake suggests- hopes. It all began mid-2018. My dear friends were set to break ground on the construction of a new independent movie theatre in Indianapolis...
2021 NAMI Seattle Presents Day of Hope
On October 9th, join NAMI Seattle online to celebrate that recovery is both possible and beautiful! Join us for a “Day of Hope,” a free half-day event with drop-in sessions, featuring NAMI members speaking about their lived experiences, a presentation on first episode...
2021 NAMI Walks
You determine how you want to walk and it’s easy to join. Just click “Join Us!" Be Active! – What does “Be Active” mean to you? Is it getting outdoors in the fresh air sitting in the sun? Is it walking or hiking? Or maybe you’ve been wanting to learn martial arts –...
2021 Extra Innings Screening
Watch the Trailer! Click to RSVP for the Screening Event! Add it to your Facebook calendar and invite friends!
2021 Resilient Communities Virtual Event
Join us! Thursday, February 25 6-7:30pm Zoom ID: 854 8883 9864
2021 Evento Virtual Comunidades Resilientes
¡Únete a Nosotros!Jueves 25 de febrero 6-7:30pm Id. de zoom: 854 8883 9864
2021 Ending the Silence: A Youth Mental Health Event!
Normally Ending the Silence is an event exclusive to schools and organizations, but on January 27th, you will be able to attend this live event for Free! You are not alone in shouldering the intense emotional burden of 2020. It has taken a toll. Students, school...
2021 Black Mental Health Town Hall Meeting
Please join us for a Live Town Hall Meeting with King County Councilmember Girmay Zahilay and the National Alliance on Mental Illness ( NAMI) Seattle. NAMI Seattle’s Executive Director Muguette Guenneguez will present information on the triple trifecta of the impact...
2020 Youth and Adolescent Mental Health Town Hall
NAMI National’s upcoming Virtual Town Hall, “Youth and Adolescent Mental Health” on Thursday, December 3, 2020, from 1:00-2:30 PM PST. Please Register in advance for this meeting After registering, you will receive a confirmation email from Zoom containing information...
2020 Making Room for the Mess
When: Friday, October 9th @ 5 pm PST Where: NAMI Seattle FB Page – Live Event Click to add the event to your calendar! Mental Health & LGBTQ Recovery Advocate Eric Dorsa and NAMI Seattle’s Development Manager Jeremiah Bainbridge as they discuss the importance of...
A Better September: Focusing on Doing Good
Written By Kim Salada, NAMI Seattle volunteer and trained facilitator. Let’s face it. We are not being inundated with good news these days. Quite the opposite, in fact. Pandemic, injustice, unrest, now fires. The heaviness can be hard to avoid – and I don’t know about...
2020 Cup of Comfort: Healing amidst Anti-Blackness during COVID-19
Centering Black folx’s voices. Creating a safe space and fostering community and connection around mental health in the BIPOC community. Whether you choose to talk in detail about your mental health or simply be present and experience an accepting and understanding...
2020 Living with an Intellectual/Development Disability and a Mental Health Condition
It is not easy to live with an Intellectual / Development Disability (I/DD), let alone a mental health condition. Do you want to gain a better understanding of or learn how to support loved ones living with I/DD and a mental health condition? Join The Arc King County...
In Solidarity with the Black Community
June 1st, 2020 Black lives matter. Black mental health matters too — but outside of the fullness of Black humanity and liberation, they’re just words. We know our amazing NAMI Seattle community understands better than most the impacts of trauma, of state-sanctioned...
2020 Give Big-Matching Funds Still Available!
There’s still time to support mental health in Seattle! Donations made to NAMI Seattle during GiveBIG before 12:00am are still being matched with generous pledges from members of our community. Now is the best time to maximize your gift this year. Your contribution...
2020 GiveBIG Double your impact! A note from our Development Manager
First, I would like to thank you from the bottom of my heart. The generous support of our amazing members, donors, and volunteers last year helped keep our organization strong, and that strength has carried us through these uncertain times. Your commitment to our...
Small Drawings / High Hopes by Kyle Krauskopf
Several times in my life I have utilized the “look before you leap tactic.” I take risks, they’re calculated risks, but they’re risks nonetheless. Right out of the gate I moved to a city I couldn’t afford with no job prospects and an art degree. I signed a lease for...
Small Drawings / High Hopes – Emotions 6 & 7 of 7
Elation and Kismet and The Finale great happiness and exhilaration | destiny; fate Ifind my greatest joys come from a job well done. When you can sit back at the end of the day and take pride in the work you accomplished. That being said, not too long ago I...
Small Drawings / High Hopes – Emotion 5 of 7 Love
Emotion 5 “Run to the rescue with love and peace will follow” Alyric written by the late River Phoenix as delivered by his brother Joaquin, when accepting his Academy Award for best actor. As it is one of the biggest and most challenging emotions humans are capable...
Small Drawings / High Hopes – Emotion 4 of 7 Sorrow
Emotion 4 A feeling of deep distress caused by loss, disappointment, or other misfortune suffered by oneself or others. Love was meant to be the emotion I dove into after persistence, but this morning I woke to a call from my pre-pandemic employer asking if I could...
Why Nami Seattle
I had just finished several months of on-line charity auctions for the benefit of multiple endeavors, including NAMI. I was at a restaurant hanging up some artwork. The restaurant is called Conscious Eatery and for every meal purchased there, the owners/chefs...
Small Drawings/High Hopes
April 10th – 16th, 2020, Artist Kyle Krauskopf will share his work and mental health lived experience through an Instagram Live Art Show! Don’t miss the beautiful work and the candid discussions. 30% of proceeds will be donated to NAMI Seattle. You can purchase his...
Small Drawings / High Hopes – Emotion 3 of 7 Persistence
Emotion 3 Firm or obstinate continuance in a course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition. In my previous post, I discussed frustration. The words for that came pretty easy, likely because most of us are experiencing some form of it at the moment. ...
Small Drawings / High Hopes – Emotion 2 of 7 Frustration
Emotion 2 The feeling of being upset or annoyed, especially because of the inability to change or achieve something. Here’s something we can all connect on right now. Of all the emotions capable in human existence I may have experienced this one the most. But I...
Small Drawings / High Hopes – Emotion 1 of 7 Wanderlust
Emotion 1 A strong desire to travel. But a desire to travel where? I suppose the best place to start explaining this project and therefore me is to start in the place I did. I was born in Peru Indiana, an unassuming midwestern town like many others aside from the...
Artist Kyle Krauskopf Talks Candidly
All my life I have felt out of place. It started with being a chubby little kid with glasses and a bowl-cut who was into superheroes and star wars- consequently being made fun of for all of these. Saying I sought to “fit in” would be an overstep, I think what I...
2019 Depressed Cake Shop
Depressed Cake Shop is a community event where attendees can purchase treats made by dedicated and talented local bakers. These confections are gray and dull on the outside, but on the inside they are brightly colored – and, of course, all around tasty! Why gray? The...
A Dinner with NAMI Seattle: A community gathering that hosts those who live with mental illness
In the first in a series of three blogposts, a UW Bothell business student reflects on the experience of attending a NAMI support group dinner for the first time. Most young adults spend a Friday evening with friends and a night on the town. However, a small group of...
Head & HeART: Creating our Recovery Art Walk Review
By Samuel Moradbakhti and Siyi Cao Edited by Ty Chapman, Divij Vispute, and Heather Agun UW Bothell School of Business In the second of a two blogpost series, two UW Bothell students who have friends and relatives living with mental illness (one of whom is candid with...
Gypsy Temple King Youngblood NAMI Benefit Concert Review
By Tyler Mackie, NAMI Seattle guest writer It’s a beautiful early May evening, the sun is setting, and a rock concert is happening on the Seattle pier. Last week, I had the opportunity of seeing a band perform that believes in bringing awareness to mental illness. The...
2019 Head and Heart Walk
EXAMPLES OF ARTWORK THAT ADORNED THE WALLS OF COPIOUS FOR THE EVENING. CREATED BY AN ANONYMOUS ARTIST LIVING AN EATING DISORDER. PHOTO CREDIT: LAMAR HENDRIKSE By Tyler Hearing and Lamar Hendrikse Edited by Aaron Carchia, Mariam Said, Aidan Emmons, and Harpreet Singh...
2018 NAMI Seattle’s 40th Anniversary New Year’s Eve Celebration
December 31, 20186:00 PM to Midnight, SODO Park Join NAMI Seattle for a fun filled night of festive food, cocktails, entertainment, and awards! On Monday, December 31st, NAMI Seattle will host a New Year’s Eve Celebration in honor of our 40th anniversary and all the...
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Our Story: ConChord Music Fundraising Event for NAMI Seattle
View the Fundraising Concert flyer and ticket details here. ConChord Music Fundraising Concert for NAMI SeattleDecember 10, 20236:30pm – 9:00pmLee Theatre at Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart4800 139th Ave SE, Bellevue, WA 98006 CONCHORD MUSIC...
“My time as a corrections officer really helped me begin to understand how complex mental health is, and how much it ties into everything else in a person’s surroundings.”
An interview with Abagail Reiman, board member of NAMI Seattle on how her experience as a corrections officer informed her on the intersections between mental health and the cycles of incarceration and homelessness. Abagail Reiman on a warm sunny day next to “ The...
Pawsitive Healing: Therapy Dogs Bringing Joy
Volunteers of College Dogs in front of the UW Bothell campus(left: Jen & Finn , middle: Julie & Romio , right: Lisa & Mara) By Jacquelyn Johnson and Bennett Jochim, University of Washington Bothell School of Business As we waited patiently and eagerly for...
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“…[I]f we can deal with it [coercive control] early…we’re in a sense preventing further crime.”
A discussion with Commissioner Jonathon Lack on the impact of domestic violence on mental health and the update to the Washington domestic violence statute to include coercive control in the definition of domestic violence. By Karl Kafer, Medha Vadlamudi, Scott...
Awakening
I got as close as I ever would to ending my life when I was 28 years old. My mental health had deteriorated to a point where I felt helpless to find a way out of the darkness of depression and self-loathing I existed in. Instead, I turned to alcohol and other destructive behaviors to cope with my pain and that led me deeper into the morass of hopelessness. I teetered on a precipice, barely clinging to life. And I realized that if things didn’t change, I wasn’t going to make it.
World Mental Health Day – Support Local Businesses
NAMI Seattle comes together with local businesses to celebrate World Mental Health Day on October 10th Join us in celebrating World Mental Health on October 10th and support local businesses who support mental health! We are incredibly thankful for these businesses...
Baking a Difference: An interview with Yasuaki Saito, A Passionate Entrepreneur and Baker on a Mission to Promote Mental Health and Strengthen Community.
“It's really important to us to create an environment that reduces stress and that gives our staff the feeling of being valued.” By Drew Miller, Daniel Kulik, Malicte Tesfaye, Jacob Wittkamp, Sevda Samandari, and Calvin NguyenUniversity of Washington Bothell School...
A FundaMental Evening
Join NAMI Seattle at rue Santé's A FundaMental Evening in celebration of World Mental Health Day this October 10th. We invite you to celebrate with us as we raise a glass, raise awareness, and raise funds for NAMI Seattle. Join us for an evening of music, laughter,...
Suicide Prevention Week of Action
Suicide Prevention Week of Action NAMI Seattle kicked off Suicide Prevention Week of Action with a resource tabling on World Suicide Prevention Day, September 10th. A big thank you to Rue Sante and Lazy Cow Cafe for having us talk about suicide prevention.King County...
Spreading Hope for Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
Opportunity Join NAMI Seattle’s video campaign to raise awareness and spread hope for Suicide Prevention Awareness Month this September. Shame and stigma thrive in silence, but telling our stories shares hope and spreads healing. We invite you to share your story and...
“Nothing ever comes easy. The journey has not been easy. I’m not going to tell you it is.” – Howard Behar
Mr. Behar joined us for an interview with a cheerful and welcoming demeanor. His warm smile and rosy cheeks, with glasses that sat perfectly on the arch of his nose, immediately gave us a feeling of understanding and comfort.
An Interview with Rania Rampersad, King County Superior Court Judge
By Rhett Whiteman, Kalin Natzev, Faiza Khalif, Ramla Geilani, Ebrima Jammeh, Sophie Udell, University of Washington Bothell School of Business Content warning: The following post contains topics that may be unsettling or triggering, including rape, torture, war...
The Forest and The Trees
I lay my head back against the upholstered chair and take a deep breath. I don’t quite feel settled, so I wriggle around until I find just the right spot to rest. All the while, I’m listening to the facilitator, her voice soft and low, like a lullaby coaxing me to let go
La importancia del sueño para la salud
El sueño es una necesidad fundamental de la naturaleza humana, tan necesaria como el agua y la comida. Dormir impacta directa y positivamente en nuestra salud y es vital para nuestra productividad durante el día y para nuestra salud física, mental y emocional. Una...
Shine 4 Mental Health
Join us as we Shine 4 Mental Health this summer! Raise awareness about the importance of mental health, share your story of hope, and connect with new friends, all while helping us raise funds for NAMI Seattle’s essential community-led programs.Volunteer! Create a...
Work it Out: A Conversation
I’m sitting at a small table across from my personal trainer, Greg Novasky, in an office at the back of the Emerald City Gym in Seattle. I glance around at the coral walls and scribbles on a whiteboard and then I look over at Greg who appears eager to talk about his experience – poised for conversation. He’s leaning forward, with a smile in his blue eyes.
“It is important to take our place and say that we belong here.”- Justice Mary Yu
Reflections on LGBTQ identities in America, Arlene’s Flowers, and healthcare access with Justice Mary Yu of the Washington State Supreme Court By Estefany Aguillon, Liann Tran, Bezawit Mulugeta, Andranik Gabriyelyan, and Ronaldo Carrada, University of...
En Nuestra Propia Voz: Presentaciones de salud mental
Presentaciones de salud mental Presentaciones gratuitas de la comunidad virtual Estas presentaciones cambian actitudes, suposiciones e ideas sobre las personas que viven con una condición de salud mental. Estas presentaciones gratuitas brindan una perspectiva personal...
NAMIWalks Washington 2023 THANK YOU!
NAMIWalks Washington 2023 Thank you to everyone who joined us, NAMI Washington and other NAMI affliates at NAMIWalks Washington on June 3rd. It was an honor to walk with you all for mental health awareness and mental health for all. You are an inspiration! We had a...
Navigating Through Compassion Fatigue
My Passion and Compassion Fatigue Becoming a nurse was a dream come true for me because I had always wanted to help people. But a few years into my career, I got burnout due to the increase in demand and workload. Things got worse during COVID. I got irritated easily....
Brother, Brother
The clang of the doors closing behind us made me shudder. I suddenly felt the gravity of the loss of one’s freedom. A prison guard, stern and unflinching, ushered us through massive steel doors to security where we relinquished our driver’s licenses through a steel cage barrier.
Stigma Free Seattle- Thank you!
NAMI Seattle's Stigma Free Seattle Event Thank you to everyone who joined us on May 20th for our first Stigma Free Seattle event to stop the stigma of mental illness and celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month! We were inspired by you all and truly had a blast...
Empathy and Justice: King County Prosecutor Leesa Manion and Senior Deputy Prosecutor Pete DeSantos’ Vision for Handling Cases Involving Severe Mental Illnesses
An interview with King County Prosecuting Attorney Leesa Manion and Senior Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Pete DeSanto (Part 2 of 2)
“Having an educated discussion with my family or friends is essential.”
An interview with King County Prosecuting Attorney Leesa Manion and Senior Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Pete DeSanto (Part 1 of 2)
Stigma Free Seattle: Showcase your art, read your poetry, volunteer!
NAMI Seattle is hosting a free, public event called Stigma Free Seattle to celebrate National Mental Health Awareness month this May! Join us in community for a vibrant event featuring a variety of fun and uplifting experiences, including the work of talented local...
“I was raised to remember that I come from those who survived.” : A discussion with Justice Raquel Montoya-Lewis
A discussion with Justice Raquel Montoya-Lewis on the traumas of the Native American boarding school experience
NAMIWalks Washington 2023
Join NAMI Seattle for NAMIWalks Washington! We're coming together with partners, members, and affiliates from across the state to walk for Mental Health for All! With NAMIWalks, we raise awareness about mental health and raise critical funds for NAMI's free, peer-led...
Farewell Katie Mahoney
We are sad to announce Katie Mahoney, Senior Manager of Programs, is leaving NAMI Seattle for her next adventure. Katie started working for NAMI Seattle in 2015, overseeing all volunteer-led community programs for individuals and families impacted by mental health...
Finding My Way Home
By: Sharon Nelson It was in my first year of recovery. That was over 30 years ago, but I still remember, oh too well. The moods and feelings I’d once medicated with alcohol, nicotine, and various distractions were there for me to contend with. Unfiltered. Raw. A true...
“Demand the services that you need, and push back. You belong here.”
An interview with Mary Yu, Washington State’s first Asian American, Latina, and openly gay woman to serve on the state Supreme Court, on the intersection of the criminal justice system and mental health issues.