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.

05/04/2026

The in person NAMI Family Support Group is back to meeting at the NAMI Whatcom office.

Join us every Monday from 12:30-2 pm if you are a family member or have someone you care about, with a mental health condition.

This group is a fantastic resource for family members, friends, partners and more.

For more information visit www.namiwhatcom.org or call our office at 360-671-4950\

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05/01/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month.

This week our Peer Program Coordinator, Brylie, was out at Bellingham High School sharing her story about growing up with a mental health condition, talking about resources in the community, and reducing the stigma that surrounds mental health.

The more we can have open, honest, and empathetic conversations surrounding mental health, the more folks feel heard and know where to turn to for help.

For more resources visit www.namiwhatcom.org or
reach out to our office at 360-671-4950

You are not alone.

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04/24/2026

While we aren't able to offer the Creativity for Coping series as regularly we are happy to announce an upcoming workshop in June!

Have you ever been curious about dance, movement, or flow? Join us on June 12th at 5:30 PM for a flow workshop and flow jam at the NAMI Whatcom Office.

Don't know what flow is or how to dance? Well this is the perfect opportunity to learn how movement can be a wonderful coping skill for mental health AND can even be a new favorite hobby.

This event is free and will have flow props provided to use but any monetary donations will go directly to continuing mental health resources, presentations, volunteers, events and so much more.

For more information reach out to our Peer Program Coordinator, Brylie, at btaylor@namiwhatcom.org.

See you there!

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04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day!

Celebrate by taking a break and stepping outside.

Try one small thing today:
🌿 Go for a short walk
☀️ Sit in the sun
🌊 Listen to nature sounds
📱 Unplug for a bit
🫶🏻 Give back by picking up some trash

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04/20/2026

"Your mind is a garden. Cultivate positivity, and let the flowers of joy bloom."

-Unknown

We hope you were able to enjoy the flowers and sunshine this weekend.

Check out www.namiwhatcom.org for upcoming events or groups or feel free to call our office with questions at 360-671-4950

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04/14/2026

Mental Health Awareness Month is around the corner so make sure to mark your calendars for Poetry Night!

Join us for a night of poetry writing, sharing, and having fun on May 21st at 6pm at our office.

Email btaylor@namiwhatcom.org for more information or to be put on the contact list for future events.

Hope to see you there!

[Image description: A flyer for our poetry night with blue and green colors and a hand writing, "May 21st 6:00pm Magic pens will be available! A free event!" Our logo is at the top and there are details of the event as well. At the bottom is an email btaylor@namiwhatcom.org and our website www.namiwhatcom.org and at the top is our logo.]

04/07/2026

Brylie had the honor of going down to Redmond on March 28th for NAMI Eastside's 2026 Youth Mental Health Conference.

It was a wonderful day filled with resources, workshops, speakers, and community.

If you are interested in other NAMI events, reach out to Brylie at btaylor@namiwhatcom.org to get added to our newsletter.

[Image description: On a purple, green, and orange gradient background says, "2026 Youth Mental Health Conference presented by: NAMI Eastside." There are also some photos at the bottom, our logo, and text that reads, "Brylie had so much fun down in Redmond for the 2026 Youth Mental Health Conference! Opportunities like this help strength our alliance and brings resources back to our communities."]

04/01/2026

One thing you may not know is that while NAMI Whatcom is affiliated with NAMI National, we do not receive direct funding from them.

Everything we offer, classes, support groups, outreach, youth programs, workshops, and daily operations is sustained through local grants, community and attendees donations.

These programs will always remain free. There is never any obligation to give, but if you believe in the value of this work and would like to help us continue serving families in our community, we welcome your support.

Consider donating today at www.namiwhatcom.org/donate

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03/31/2026

"There is hope, even when your brain tells you there isn't"

-John Green

PS Don't forget to keep voting for us for "Best Non-Profit" in the Cascades Best Contest!

You can vote through April 3rd at www.votecascades.com

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03/19/2026

It is that time of year again!

NAMI Whatcom has been nominated for best non-profit!

We are so appreciative and if you would like to support us, you can vote everyday at www.votecascades.com through April 3rd.

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03/09/2026

You may have seen the March 6 Seattle Times article titled “NAMI’s Washington state chapter dissolves amid ‘grievances.’” We want you to hear directly from us about what this means — and what it does not mean — for NAMI Whatcom.

First and most importantly: NAMI Whatcom remains strong, stable, and fully operational. NAMI is a federated organization, meaning each local affiliate is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit with its own board, finances, and programs. NAMI Whatcom is not governed by the state organization, nor are we financially dependent on it for our day-to-day operations.

In 2025 alone, over 2,800 individuals participated in our support groups and education programs, including Family Support Group, Connection Recovery Support Group, and our signature education offerings. These groups continue to provide safe, confidential spaces for people living with mental health conditions and for family members seeking understanding and connection. We will continue offering all of these programs without interruption.

The recent media coverage reflects a multi-year process involving the state organization and does not impact our local operations. Our commitment to Whatcom County remains unchanged: reducing stigma, increasing access to support, and advocating for a stronger behavioral health system.

We are deeply grateful for your trust and partnership. Because of you, NAMI Whatcom will continue to be here — steady, community-rooted, and mission-driven.

Please reach out if you have questions or concerns.

-NAMI Whatcom

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02/27/2026

The Creativity for Coping series has come to a close...
..for now!

We want to thank everyone who got creative with us!

If you would like to be the first to know when this workshop series is coming back, reach out to Brylie at btaylor@namiwhatcom.org

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