NAMI Wood County

NAMI Wood County To support, educate, and advocate for individuals affected by mental illness in Wood County.

NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) is a volunteer, nonprofit 501(c)3 grassroots national organization, founded in 1979. NAMI is comprised of family, friends and consumers affected by an emotional/mental/ neurobiological brain disorder. These disorders can profoundly disrupt a person’s ability to think, feel and relate to others, which can result in diminished capacity for coping with ordinary demands on life. NAMI Wood County is your local contact agency providing compassion, hope, education, coping skills and advocacy to families, friends and those with neurobiological brain disorders.

Join us for the March presentation in the Caring for a Generation: Supporting Mental Health in Aging webinar series. On ...
02/27/2026

Join us for the March presentation in the Caring for a Generation: Supporting Mental Health in Aging webinar series. On Thursday, March 26, 2026, Lisa Myers, LISW-S will present “Breaking the Stigma of Aging,” exploring how the aging process intersects with mental health and overall well-being. The webinar runs from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Learn more and register at https://namiwoodcounty.org/mhcs/

Registration for NAMI Family-to-Family is open! This is a FREE educational course for family, caregivers, and friends of...
02/25/2026

Registration for NAMI Family-to-Family is open! This is a FREE educational course for family, caregivers, and friends of individuals living with a mental illness. Taught by trained family members of individuals living with mental illness, this 8 week class incorporates presentations, discussions and exercises to help support you.

Learn more about this class from one of our Family-to-Family facilitators, Carol: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VK1mpYTn_a8&t=1s

🗓️ Date: Starts Monday, March 16th, 2026 (8 week course)
⏰ Time: 6:00 - 8:30pm
📍 Location: NAMI Wood County Office
Registration: https://namiwoodcounty.org/family-family/

Last week, we hosted a winter Cookies and Canvas fundraiser! We had a great turnout and had a blast with our facilitator...
02/24/2026

Last week, we hosted a winter Cookies and Canvas fundraiser! We had a great turnout and had a blast with our facilitator, Crista. Everyone brought their own creativity to their canvas!

Join us on Thursday, April 30 for our next Cookies and Canvas where we'll be creating pet portraits 🐶🐱 open to kids 7 and older! Visit namiwoodcounty.org/cookies-and-canvas to register.

Our LGBTQ+ NAMI Connection Support Group offers a safe and affirming space for individuals in the LGBTQ+ community who a...
02/23/2026

Our LGBTQ+ NAMI Connection Support Group offers a safe and affirming space for individuals in the LGBTQ+ community who are living with mental illness. It’s a place where you can connect with others who understand your experiences, share stories, and receive encouragement in an environment free from judgment. Together, we create a community that celebrates each person's identity while supporting mental wellness.
🗓️ Date: Wednesday, February 25th
⏰ Time: 6:00-7:30 pm
📍 Location: NAMI Wood County Office
More info and registration: https://namiwoodcounty.org/nami-connection-recovery-support-group/

Join us for Nite-Out with NAMI: Sewing & Embroidery!Spend the night stitching and creating your own take-home embroidere...
02/22/2026

Join us for Nite-Out with NAMI: Sewing & Embroidery!

Spend the night stitching and creating your own take-home embroidered pillow with guidance from a friendly facilitator who will walk you through each step. Whether you’re brand new to sewing or just looking for a fun night out, beginners are absolutely welcome. Come solo or bring a friend and enjoy meaningful connection while you create something beautiful in a supportive space.

📅 Tuesday, March 10
⏰ 4:00 - 6:00 PM
📍 NAMI Wood County Office

Learn more and sign up here: https://namiwoodcounty.org/nite-out-nami/

Join us for our Family and Caregiver Support Group, where caregivers and families of individuals living with mental illn...
02/20/2026

Join us for our Family and Caregiver Support Group, where caregivers and families of individuals living with mental illness can come together to share experiences, find support, and gain valuable resources. This is a safe and understanding space for those supporting loved ones facing mental health challenges. Whether you're new to caregiving or have been navigating it for years, you're not alone, and we welcome you to be part of this empowering group.
🗓️ Date: Thursday, February 26th
⏰ Time: 6:00 - 7:30 pm
📍 Location: Perrysburg Counseling Services

Learn more: https://namiwoodcounty.org/family-support-group-0/

We are so grateful to be partnering with the Wood County Jail to bring NAMI Peer-to-Peer as part of the IGNITE program. ...
02/13/2026

We are so grateful to be partnering with the Wood County Jail to bring NAMI Peer-to-Peer as part of the IGNITE program. This class provides individuals living with a mental illness a chance to share their stories, learn new coping strategies, learn how to advocate for themselves, and much more. It was wonderful to hear the participants’ kind words about how this program has impacted them for the better.

Children’s Mental Health Week runs February 9–15, 2026 and focuses on helping young people feel a sense of belonging in ...
02/12/2026

Children’s Mental Health Week runs February 9–15, 2026 and focuses on helping young people feel a sense of belonging in their friendships, schools and communities. Kindness is one simple way to support mental wellbeing, and the week is a great opportunity to explore activities that build connection and care for ourselves and others. Consider celebrating by finding ideas and resources to honor the week at https://schoolofkindness.org/childrens-mental-health-week-2026

Registration for NAMI Basics is open! This is a FREE educational course for parents and caregivers of children and adole...
02/11/2026

Registration for NAMI Basics is open! This is a FREE educational course for parents and caregivers of children and adolescents living with a mental health condition. Taught by trained parents/caregivers of individuals living with a mental health condition, this class incorporates presentations, discussions and exercises to help support you.

🗓️ Date: February 18th, February 25th, March 4th & March 11th
⏰ Time: 5:30 - 8:00pm
📍 Location: Children’s Resource Center

Registration: https://namiwoodcounty.org/nami-basics/

Cookies & Canvas is coming!Join NAMI Wood County for a cozy, creative evening of painting, sweet treats, and community c...
02/10/2026

Cookies & Canvas is coming!
Join NAMI Wood County for a cozy, creative evening of painting, sweet treats, and community connection. Whether you’re brand new to painting or just looking for a fun night out, this event is for you.

🗓️ Tuesday, February 17
⏰ 6–8 PM
📍 NAMI Wood County Office

Come create, relax, and support mental health programs in Wood County. Register today at namiwoodcounty.org/cookies-and-canvas

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1250 Ridgewood Drive
Bowling Green, OH
43402

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