NAMI Central Iowa

07/22/2025

We are excited to share our latest community peer field trip to Reimans Gardens! We are able to transport up to 5 peers. Please bring your own sack lunch.
We look forward to seeing everyone who can attend.

07/10/2025

A reminder for anyone who needs it today:

♥️You are valued.
♥️You are appreciated.
♥️You are enough just as you are.

Whether you're caring for someone or navigating your own mental health journey, you don’t have to navigate it alone. We understand how heavy it can be and how sometimes it feels like a lonely road to travel, but we are here, please call 515-292-9400 for support.

Reach out for support and resources here at NAMI Central Iowa.

07/10/2025

We are sharing this article as this type of impact of struggle will be felt across all 99 counties in Iowa.
We want our communities we serve and beyond that we are here to support you! We have already received one families story and we know their are going to be several more who are facing hardship due to this change.
If you are in need of peer support and assistance in navigating this change, please call our office and schedule an in person or telehealth appointment with our peer support team. 515-292-9400

Iowa nonprofits that provide support and services to Iowans with complex mental health challenges say they are alarmed and concerned by plans to end a state program that provides holistic care coordination for children and adults with mental health conditions, with little notice given.

07/08/2025

07/08/2025

On behalf of the NAMI board of directors and staff. We want to send out a thank you to all of our community partners, volunteers, and our generous donors. We truly appreciate and value the support, contributions and most importantly the relationships we have maintained and created in FY 24/25.
It’s your generosity that truly supports the mission and the true spirit of NAMI.
As we move forward into all the “ newness” in FY 25/26, one thing will remain the same, that is our dedication to mental health, our communities we serve, partnerships, relationships and the people we serve.

07/07/2025

We are so excited to share our 2nd annual Mental Health and Su***de Prevention walk with you!
Everyone is welcome to join us no matter where you live! We have a new location this year, if joining in person. Children, families and pets welcome 🤗
TOGETHER, We are strong enough to lift hope.
TOGETHER, We are NAMI walks.
https://www.namiwalks.org/centraliowa?language=

I'm supporting NAMI!

07/03/2025

There is nothing beautiful about this “Big Beautiful Bill”
The devastation that will take place overtime is going to harm children, families, healthcare, and our entire healthcare infrastructure across the nation.
What IS beautiful is the way advocates across the nation came together and to FIGHT FOR ALL! NAMI Central Iowa joined forces locally and federally this year advocating! This fight isn’t over! We need to unite and come together to continue the mission of NAMI moving forward.

07/03/2025

Our Administration office and Wellness & Recovery Center will be closed July, 4th. Have a safe and enjoyable 3 day weekend!

07/03/2025

It’s hard to believe we are already into July! We welcome it with open arms, open hearts and minds. See below our schedule for the Wellness & Recovery Center. Along with our groups offered the month of July. If you are interested in our in person groups, those are held in Ames at our Center, if you would like to join online, please email us to be added to our email distribution list to receive the live zoom links.

07/01/2025

Iowa has launched its new 7 district behavioral health system today, July,1. NAMI falls into this change.
It’s designed to make mental health, substance use care and Peer Support Services more consistent and accessible statewide.

Please know if you experience any barriers with the new system alignment, we are here to support you!

https://www.kcci.com/article/iowa-launches-new-statewide-behavioral-health-system-july-1/65257972?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot&fbclid=IwY2xjawLQ-y1leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHgba6396wxZFqJIoQ0qA240EKnYb_k1laL0TvqhdLw95c9sHtDL8yfLflxQw_aem_-_WVQgC0rV1rz5vPcTFDwg&sfnsn=mo

Iowa is launching a major overhaul of its behavioral health system on Tuesday. It’s designed to make mental health and substance use care more consistent and accessible statewide.