NAMI Whatcom

10/24/2025

Our next session of Peer to Peer is coming up!

We haven't had teachers available for this free course in awhile so make sure you register before it's too late.

Leaders will be checking in with folks that have signed up next week to go over class materials and to answer any questions you may have.

This 8 week class meets weekly on Monday's starting November 3rd and is for people 18 and over that have a mental health condition.

If this sounds like something you may be interested in, feel free to visit www.namiwhatcom.org to register or learn more.

[Image description: A flyer for NAMI Whatcom's Peer to Peer Peer led workshop. There are details about time, location and starting date, alongside a blurb about the classes that states, "A peer led, 8 session workshop taught by trained peers with mental health conditions themselves. participants will learn resources, communication skills, and more, in a safe space with other peers in their community." There is also a registration link at the bottom: www.namiwhatcom.org and our logo in the bottom right corner.]

10/17/2025

Our next Creativity for Coping workshop will be an open craft night!

Join us on October 30th from 5:30-7:30 at the NAMI Whatcom office for some crafty fun!

Bring a craft of your own, or partake in coloring, collaging, and more supplied by the office. We also will have snacks, community, and laughter.

If you can't make this one and want to be put on our contact list for the next, email our Peer Program Coordinator at btaylor@namiwhatcom.org

See you there!

[Image description: A flyer for our open craft night on October 30th from 5:30-7:30 PM at our office 800 E Chestnut St. Bellingham WA 98225. There are illustrations of scissors and crayons and our logo is in the top right corner while the Whatcom Community Foundation logo is in the bottom left.]

10/16/2025

It is almost Friday!

At the NAMI Whatcom office, we use the Blueberry scale to let folks know how we are doing.

Today, Brylie is "A" but there is room for it to turn into "G."

Which Blueberry are you?

[Image description: On a blue background with blueberries are 9 photos of Blueberry the NAMI Whatcom office dog. The top says, "How do you feel?" and lists the photos with corresponding letters. Underneath says, "Feat. Blueberry the NAMI Whatcom office dog!" and our logo to the right.]

10/09/2025

10/08/2025

Here at NAMI Whatcom we must have sunshine on our mind which means, we are still posting our Volunteers of the Month from summer so:

Congratulations to Robin G!

We are so lucky to have Robyn's help with family programming and we even got to spend the Stigma Stomp with her!

Thanks Robyn!

[Image description: On a light blue background with some yellow and orange graphics in the middle, it says, "congratulations to our volunteer of the month Robyn G" Our logo is in the bottom left corner as well.]

10/06/2025

We had so much fun on Saturday stomping out the stigma with so many of you!

Thanks again to our sponsors, volunteers, and community members who came together to make such a successful event happen!

Make sure to check out our website for upcoming events or to learn about our other programs, www.namiwhatcom.org

[Image description: The NAMI Whatcom Board and staff members join behind a banner at the 11th annual Stigma Stomp. Underneath says, "Thank you" and our website, www.namiwhatcom.org ]

10/01/2025

Wow, we are unbelievably honored to have been the recipients of the NAMI Washington Affiliate of the Year Award for 2025!

And on top of that, NAMI Whatcom's very own, Jimmy Nelson, was also awarded the John Freeburg Consumer Advocate of the Year Award that honors those who have shown leadership on behalf of NAMI Washington or a NAMI Washington Affiliate by supporting and advocating for others living with mental health conditions.

Thank you to Jimmy and all the wonderful community members that make NAMI Whatcom so special.

[Image description: On a white lined background is a picture of an award and a gold medal. The top says, "Congratulations!" in blue lettering and below the image says, "NAMI Whatcom Affiliate of the year & Jimmy Nelson John Freeburg Consumer Advocate of the Year Award." In the bottom left corner says, "visit www.namiwhatcom.org for information on services, support, and resources." and then our logo is in the top left corner as well.]

09/24/2025

Don't forget that tomorrow is our next installment of the Creativity for Coping series!

Join us on September 25th at 5:30 at our office to learn how to make bracelets and keychains.

This is a free workshop and we provide the snacks, supplies, and fun vibes!

Can't wait to see you there.

[Image description: on a purple and pink background is art of beads and string with the words" Join us this Thursday! Creativity for Coping: Jewelry Making." There is also the date and time in the upper right corner, "September 25th at 5:30 pm." and our office location in the bottom left, "800 E Chestnut St suite 1 C Bellingham, WA 98225." Our logo is in the top left while Whatcom Community foundation is in the bottom right.]

09/18/2025

Are you ready for the Stigma Stomp on October 4th!?

It is not too late to register but act soon as the deadline to get a t-shirt with the 2025 design is this Sunday, the 21st, at 5pm

Register at www.namiwhatcom.org or call our office at 360-671-4950 today!

[Image description: On a pink and yellow background is an image of Brylie and the office dog Blueberry sitting on the ground with a Stigma Stomp lawn sign. The text says, "Sign up today! Blueberry and Brylie are ready for the Stigma Stomp, are you?!" and our website is at the bottom, www.namiwhatcom.org and our logo is at the top as well. ]

09/16/2025

Congratulations to our latest Volunteer of the Month and as always Brylie is behind on posting them to our social media, so make sure you are subscribed to the NAMI Whatcom monthly newsletter to ensure you are the first to know upcoming events and celebrations!

Anyways, back to Brendon!

He is a wonderful part of the NAMI Community and we are so thankful for his help with our programs and office operations.

Thank you Brendon and all the volunteers that make NAMI Whatcom so amazing.

[Image description: On a light blue background with a picture of Brendon in the middle and it says, "congratulations to our volunteer of the month Brendon." Our logo is in the bottom left corner as well.]

09/12/2025

We are excited for the next Creativity for Coping Workshop happening at the end of this month!

Join us on September 25th from 5:30-7:30 for Jewelry Making.

The workshop will be guided by a community member with lots of experience making beaded jewelry, keychains, and more.

In this session of the series, you will have the opportunity to make a bracelet or keychain with the supplies provided, learn a new hobby/coping skill, and as always, all you have to do is bring yourself (and maybe a friend!)

Can't wait to see you there.

[Image description: A flyer with pictures of bracelets that says in pink and blue writing, "Creativity for Coping, Jewelry Making Workshop." There is a date, Thursday September 25th 5:30-7:30 and a location of our office: 800 E Chestnut St Suite 1 C Bellingham, WA." Our number is below that, 360-671-4950, and there is our logo and Whatcom Community Foundation's logo as well. ]

09/10/2025

While September is ***dePreventionMonth today represents and NAMI Whatcom is here working hard to provide programs, resources, and support to our community and beyond.

If you or a loved one is struggling with mental health challenges, just know you are not alone. We have free resources, classes, support groups and more.

Visit www.namiwhatcom.org to learn more about our programs and upcoming events.

[Image description: On a blue and yellow background is a hand with a yellow ribbon and a red phone. It says, "World Su***de Prevention Day" and "We have the power to end the silence." It also has the date of September 10th, our logo, or website www.namiwhatcom.org and our phone number 360-671-4950.]