NAMI Whatcom

NAMI Whatcom NAMI Whatcom is an affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness

All our programs are free, and led by trained volunteers who either live with a mental health condition or have a loved one with a mental health condition.

Our next session of Peer to Peer will be starting at the end of this month! Leaders will be checking in with folks that ...
02/02/2026

Our next session of Peer to Peer will be starting at the end of this month!

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 starting Monday the 23rd 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.]

You may have seen that PeaceHealth is selling their South Campus property which includes the Chestnut Professional Build...
01/28/2026

You may have seen that PeaceHealth is selling their South Campus property which includes the Chestnut Professional Building that holds our office and meeting room.

We still will be meeting at this address until something changes as it will take time for this property to sell amongst many other factors.

We will continue to offer programs as regularly scheduled and if anything is to change, we will let the community know.

In the meantime, consider donating to NAMI Whatcom or continue attending our programs to show how important these spaces are for our county and community.

[Image description: On a teal background are words that say, "We are still meeting at our office! www.namiwhatcom.org " Our logo is at the top in the center and there is a photo of our office and Blueberry, the office dog, at the bottom.]

NAMI Whatcom will be joining NAMI Washington and other affiliates across our state on February 16th for Lobby Day.For mo...
01/26/2026

NAMI Whatcom will be joining NAMI Washington and other affiliates across our state on February 16th for Lobby Day.

For more information on Lobby Day 2026 or how you can get involved in advocacy, check out, www.namiwa.org

[Image description: On a blue background with a picture of the Washington State Capitol Building is a flyer with yellow writing. It says, "Lobby Day 2026, Join your local NAMI at the Washington State Capitol, register at www.namiwa.org " There is our logo in the bottom left corner and the date, Presidents day February 16th, in a yellow circle in the top right.]

Consider having NAMI Whatcom presenters at your next meeting or parent night!The Ending the Silence: Families presentati...
01/22/2026

Consider having NAMI Whatcom presenters at your next meeting or parent night!

The Ending the Silence: Families presentation is geared towards parents and caregivers of young folks. It pairs facts and statistics with lived experience from folks that have navigated the mental health care system for themself and their loved ones.

Reach out to NAMI Whatcom at namiadmin@namiwhatcom.org today if you want to know more about this FREE presentation or the many others we offer to the community.

[Image description: On a yellow, purple, and red background is a information about out Ending the Silence: Families presentation. There are also pictures of NAMI Whatcom speakers, our logo in the top left, and the Whatcom Community Foundation logo in the bottom right. Our website, www.namiwhatcom.org is also present.]

The next Creativity for Coping workshop is coming up soon! Join us January 29th at 5:30 pm for Poetry Night. As always y...
01/14/2026

The next Creativity for Coping workshop is coming up soon!

Join us January 29th at 5:30 pm for Poetry Night. As always you are welcome to bring your own craft and just hangout as well.

Can't wait to see you there!

[Image description: Flyer for our Creativity for Coping series, Poetry Night. It is a blue and pink clouded background with pink flowers and a butterfly in the corner. There are details such as the date and time: January 29th at 5:30 pm and the location: 800 E Chestnut St Suite 1C Bellingham, WA. Our logo is at the top as well as a little pink square that says, "Free!"]

NAMI Whatcom is able to keep our programs and services free because of the generous contributions from folks that care a...
12/19/2025

NAMI Whatcom is able to keep our programs and services free because of the generous contributions from folks that care about mental health in their community.

This holiday season, consider giving the gift of mental health by helping support your local affiliate to the National Alliance on Mental Illness so we can continue to host support groups, classes, presentations, resources, and so much more.

visit: www.namiwhatcom.org/donate.html to donate today!

[Image description: On a green and tan background with a red bow says, "Give the gift of mental health!" Underneath the red bow and writing is three photos of NAMI Whatcom community members. The post also says, "Consider donating to NAMI Whatcom this holiday season! Your donation helps support our free support groups, presentations, classes, supplies, volunteers, and so much more." There is also our logo and website, " www.namiwhatcom.org/donate.html " at the bottom.]

NAMI Whatcom had the opportunity to share their own lived experience with law enforcement in Crisis Intervention Trainin...
12/11/2025

NAMI Whatcom had the opportunity to share their own lived experience with law enforcement in Crisis Intervention Training yesterday.

Their stories are important as it gives people the awareness of how folks with mental health challenges may handle different situations and attempts to end the stigma that these people face.

Thank you speakers and participants for an informative and impactful session.

For information about other presentations available visit: www.namiwhatcom.org

[Image description: On a light blue background says, "Thank you, NAMI Whatcom speakers got to share their experiences and insights with law enforcement. Their voices make a difference and so can you! For more information about our programs or how to get involved visit: www.namiwhatcom.org ." There are a couple of photos as well of the speakers at the training.]

Flood information for our Whatcom County folks!
12/11/2025

Flood information for our Whatcom County folks!

Our next Creativity for Coping workshop is almost here!Join NAMI Whatcom on Thursday December 18th to make holiday cards...
12/09/2025

Our next Creativity for Coping workshop is almost here!

Join NAMI Whatcom on Thursday December 18th to make holiday cards for our friends, family, and community members.

As always, you are welcome to bring a craft of your choosing or just hangout as well.

Can't wait to see you there!

[Image description: On a green background with graphics of Christmas items around the text. It says, "Christmas Card Decorating Workshop." underneath is the details of when and where, "Thursday December 18th at 5: 30pm and at our office: 800 E Chestnut St. Suite 1 C." Our logo and Whatcom Community Foundation's are at the bottom as well.]

Giving Tuesday may be over but consider donating to NAMI Whatcom today.NAMI Whatcom is able to serve the county because ...
12/03/2025

Giving Tuesday may be over but consider donating to NAMI Whatcom today.

NAMI Whatcom is able to serve the county because of donations from community members like you.

It is important for us to be able to keep barriers as low as possible, including making sure our programs are free and we are able to do that because of the donations we receive.

So please consider donating and supporting folks in your community that are affected by mental health, which includes all of us!

www.namiwhatcom.org/donate

[Image description: On a tan background says, "Giving Tuesday may be over but consider donating to NAMI Whatcom today." There is also a donate button and our website, www.namiwhatcom.org . There are blue and yellow hearts, graphics of folks handing hearts to one another and our logo in the top center as well.]

The NAMI Whatcom office will be closed Thursday and Friday this week!We will return on Monday December 1st.[Image descri...
11/26/2025

The NAMI Whatcom office will be closed Thursday and Friday this week!

We will return on Monday December 1st.

[Image description: On a tan background with red and orange leaves in the corners says, "Office Closed, The NAMI Whatcom office will be closed Thursday and Friday to spend time with our families. In the event of a crisis please reach out to 988 or 911 and we look forward to seeing you on Monday December 1st." our website is at the bottom, www.namiwhatcom.org and our logo at the top as well.]

Our next free education forum is coming up!Join NAMI Whatcom and folks from various organizations that provide employmen...
11/25/2025

Our next free education forum is coming up!

Join NAMI Whatcom and folks from various organizations that provide employment services and support in the community.

This forum will be on zoom on on December 1st at 6:00 pm.

To register visit: www.namiwhatcom.org or email namiadmin@namiwhatcom.org if you have further questions!

See you there!

[Image description: A blue flyer for our event that says, "Employment Services, a Free education forum to learn from folks in employment services (Opportunity Council,
WorkSource, & Evergreen Goodwill) other resources to access in this area, and more! Register at www.namiwhatcom.org " Below this is the date, December 1st @ 6 pm on Zoom. Our logo is at the top and there is some graphics of folks working at the bottom.]

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800 E Chestnut Street Suite 1C
Bellingham, WA
98225

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About NAMI Whatcom

NAMI Whatcom is an affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization. We are dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness by providing free support groups, classes, and education forums to the community.

NAMI Whatcom is fully inclusive of individuals and families of all backgrounds and cultures. Our affiliate collaborates with others to advocate for system change and public policies that best support recovery and resiliency for those living with mental illness.

Read more on our website, namiwhatcom.org