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NAMI Carroll County Iowa provides advocacy, education, support and public awareness so that all individuals and families affected by mental illness can build better lives.

01/01/2026

💙 Looking Ahead to 2026 | NAMI Carroll County💙

As we welcome the new year, NAMI Carroll County would like to wish the entire Carroll community a very Happy New Year.
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As we move into 2026, we are focused on growing our presence, strengthening connections, and continuing to support mental health across our community.

Our goals for the year ahead include:
• 🎯 Hosting another Smashing the Stigma event — and potentially more than one — to provide safe, healthy outlets while continuing mental health awareness efforts
• 🚶‍♀️ Participating in the St. Anthony Mental Health Walk to show community support and advocacy
• 🌍 Becoming more involved in community events and partnerships throughout Carroll County
• 📘 Continuing to support the community through NAMI educational programs and support groups for individuals and families
• 💬 Staying active on social media to share resources, education, and updates and to remain connected with our community

Our New Year’s resolution is simple: stay engaged, stay visible, and stay connected so we can better serve Carroll County.

✨ What is your New Year’s resolution? We’d love to hear how you’re focusing on mental health and community in 2026.

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01/01/2026

💙 NAMI Carroll County | Year in Review

As we reflect on the past year, we want to take a moment to recognize the work, growth, and impact of NAMI Carroll County in our community.

Over the past year, NAMI Carroll County has continued its mission to provide education, support, and advocacy for individuals and families affected by mental health conditions.

This year, we focused on:
• 🤝 Offering support groups for individuals living with mental health conditions and for family members and caregivers
• 📘 Providing mental health education programs and presentations to increase understanding and reduce stigma
• 🏫 Expanding community outreach through partnerships, events, and awareness efforts
• 🎯 Launching and hosting Smashing the Stigma, a unique community event that promotes healthy emotional release while encouraging open conversations about mental health
• 💬 Sharing resources, information, and education through our page to keep mental health visible and accessible in Carroll County

These efforts are made possible through the dedication of volunteers, partners, and community members who believe in the importance of mental health support and education.

As we look ahead, NAMI Carroll County remains committed to strengthening community connections, expanding access to support and education, and continuing to reduce stigma surrounding mental health.

Thank you to everyone who has supported, participated in, partnered with, or followed NAMI Carroll County this year.

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01/01/2026

💙 What Makes NAMI Carroll County Different?

NAMI Carroll County is a local affiliate of NAMI Iowa, providing evidence-based mental health education and support tailored to the Carroll County community.

How we support our community:
• 🤝 Support groups for individuals living with mental health conditions and for family members and caregivers
• 📘 Educational programs such as Family-to-Family, Peer-to-Peer, Basics, and school-based presentations that increase understanding and reduce stigma
• 🏫 Community education and outreach for schools, organizations, and local partners
• 🎯 Smashing the Stigma — a safe, controlled “smash room”–style event that provides a healthy emotional outlet while promoting mental health awareness

Our impact:
• Increased access to free mental health support
• Improved mental health awareness and understanding
• Reduced stigma across the Carroll Community

📩 To learn more about our support groups, education programs, or events, feel free to reach out.

12/29/2025

💙 What Is NAMI? What Do We Offer the Community?

NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization. Its mission is to provide education, support, and advocacy for individuals and families affected by mental health conditions.

NAMI Carroll County is a local affiliate of NAMI Iowa, which is part of the national NAMI organization. As an affiliate, NAMI Carroll County follows NAMI’s evidence-based programming standards while addressing the mental health education and support needs of the Carroll County community.

📘 What NAMI Carroll County Offers:

🎓 Educational Programs
• NAMI Family-to-Family
• NAMI Basics
• NAMI Peer-to-Peer
• NAMI Provider Education
• NAMI In Our Own Voice
• NAMI Ending the Silence
• NAMI Homefront

🤝 Support Groups
• NAMI Support Groups for individuals living with mental health conditions
• NAMI Family Support Groups for family members and caregivers

🌱 Community Events & Outreach
• Smashing the Stigma — a safe, controlled “smash room”–style event that provides a healthy outlet for releasing emotions while promoting mental health awareness and stigma reduction
• Community presentations and outreach throughout Carroll County

Through these programs and services, NAMI Carroll County provides free, evidence-based education and support, increases mental health awareness, and works to strengthen understanding of mental health across the community.

📩 If you or someone in the community is interested in any of the programs or services we offer, please feel free to reach out.

🌿🤍A Moment to Breathe This Sunday 🤍🌿Sundays can be a pause — a chance to breathe before the week begins again. As this h...
12/28/2025

🌿🤍A Moment to Breathe This Sunday 🤍🌿
Sundays can be a pause — a chance to breathe before the week begins again. As this holiday weekend winds down, take a moment to check in with yourself:

What felt good this week?
What felt heavy?
What do you need more of going into the days ahead?

Rest is not laziness.
Reflection is not weakness.
Taking care of your mental health is always worth your time.

If today is quiet, let it be healing.
If today feels heavy, know you’re not alone.

💬 How are you really doing today?

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💖🎄 Let’s Talk About the Good, Too 🎄💖We’ve spent a lot of time acknowledging how hard the holidays can be — and that conv...
12/27/2025

💖🎄 Let’s Talk About the Good, Too 🎄💖
We’ve spent a lot of time acknowledging how hard the holidays can be — and that conversation truly matters. Today, we also want to make space for the good that this season can bring.

The laughter shared around a table.
Beloved traditions.
Reconnecting with family or friends.
Moments of joy, comfort, gratitude, and belonging.

These moments count. They deserve to be noticed and celebrated.

💬 How did this holiday season feel for you — mostly positive, mostly difficult, or somewhere in between?
There’s no right or wrong answer. Every experience is valid here.

Thank you for being part of a community that holds space for both honesty and hope.






💭 The Day After the Holiday: When All the Feelings Show Up 💭The holidays can stir up a lot — especially when family is i...
12/26/2025

💭 The Day After the Holiday: When All the Feelings Show Up 💭

The holidays can stir up a lot — especially when family is involved.

There can be love, laughter, and meaningful moments 🤍
And there can also be anger, resentment, old grudges, sadness, loneliness, confusion, or exhaustion 😔

Sometimes it’s all mixed together — and when the hard feelings show up, they can feel overwhelming.

💙 If today feels heavy, you’re not alone — and you’re not wrong for feeling this way.

🌿 Gentle tips to help you cope:

• 🛑 Pause before reacting — big emotions don’t require immediate decisions
• 🌬️ Slow your breathing — longer exhales help calm the nervous system
• 🧠 Name the feeling — anger, grief, hurt, frustration, or fatigue
• 🚪 Create space — step away from conversations or expectations when needed
• 📝 Release it safely — write it out, cry it out, or talk with someone you trust
• 🫶 Practice self-compassion — you’re responding to history, not just today
• 🎧 Ground yourself — calming music, gentle movement, or quiet time
• 💬 Reach out — connection helps more than isolation

You don’t have to fix family dynamics today.
You don’t have to have clarity right now.
Your only job today is to care for yourself.

💬 Let’s check in:
If you’re comfortable, comment with:
• One word that describes how you’re feeling
• Or an emoji that fits your mood
• Or simply leave a 💙 to remind someone else they’re not alone

However you’re feeling today — it’s valid.

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🎄 Christmas Day: Gentle Support for Loneliness & Overwhelm 🎄Today is Christmas Day.For some, it’s full of people, noise,...
12/25/2025

🎄 Christmas Day: Gentle Support for Loneliness & Overwhelm 🎄

Today is Christmas Day.
For some, it’s full of people, noise, traditions, and activity 🎁
For others, it can feel quiet, isolating, or painfully lonely 🤍
And for many, it’s both — moments of connection mixed with anxiety, grief, or exhaustion.

If today feels harder than you expected, you are not failing.
The holidays can magnify emotions — especially for those living with mental health challenges.

💙 Here are gentle ways to cope today, wherever you’re at:

🌿 If you’re feeling overwhelmed:

• ⏸️ Step away when you need to — it’s okay to take breaks
• 🌬️ Slow your breathing (inhale 4, exhale 6) to calm your nervous system
• 🛑 Set boundaries — you don’t have to explain or justify them
• 🧠 Focus on one moment at a time, not the whole day
• 🎧 Reduce stimulation — quiet music or a calm space can help

🤍 If you’re feeling lonely:

• 💬 Reach out to one safe person — a text counts
• 📺 Choose comfort — familiar shows, movies, or routines
• 🫶 Do something nurturing for yourself (warm drink, blanket, walk)
• 📝 Write down one thing you’re grateful for or proud of today
• 🧠 Remind yourself: loneliness is a feeling, not a fact

🎁 You don’t have to make today meaningful by traditional standards.
Resting, surviving, or simply getting through the day is enough.

You matter — today and every day.
NAMI Carroll County is holding space for you. 💙

💬 Optional interaction:
If you’re comfortable, share one thing that’s helping you get through today — or leave a 🤍 so others know they’re not alone.

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✨ Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays from NAMI Carroll County 🎄To our Carroll County community —We want to wish you a Merr...
12/25/2025

✨ Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays from NAMI Carroll County 🎄
To our Carroll County community —
We want to wish you a Merry Christmas and a happy holiday season

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Whether today is filled with celebration, quiet moments, mixed emotions, or something in between, please know that you matter and you’re not alone.

This season looks different for everyone, and all feelings are welcome here — joy, grief, gratitude, stress, hope, and everything else that comes with the holidays.

Thank you for being part of a community that shows up, supports one another, and continues important conversations around mental health 💙
We are grateful for each of you — our supporters, volunteers, partners, and community members.

As you move through the holidays, may you find moments of peace, connection, and care — however that looks for you 🌿

With warmth and gratitude,
NAMI Carroll County

✨ Choose Peace, Not Pressure — This Christmas Eve ✨Christmas Eve can bring warmth and connection 🎄It can also bring expe...
12/24/2025

✨ Choose Peace, Not Pressure — This Christmas Eve ✨

Christmas Eve can bring warmth and connection 🎄
It can also bring expectations, memories, or emotional weight 💭

For people living with mental health challenges, today doesn’t have to look a certain way.

💙 Permission slips for today:
• It’s okay to say no
• It’s okay to leave early
• It’s okay to change plans
• It’s okay to rest instead of participate
• It’s okay to do what brings you peace

Peace might look like:
🕯️ Quiet time
🎧 Listening to calming music
📖 Watching a familiar, comforting show
🚶‍♀️ Taking a short walk
📱 Checking in with one safe person

You don’t owe anyone a perfect holiday version of yourself.
You’re allowed to choose peace over pressure — today and every day. 🌿

💬 Optional reflection:
What brings you a sense of calm tonight?
Comment with a word, emoji, or short phrase — or simply read and rest 🤍

You’re not alone this season. NAMI Carroll County is here for you 🫶

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🎄 Christmas Eve: However You’re Feeling Is Okay 🎄Today is Christmas Eve.For some, that means joy, laughter, family gathe...
12/24/2025

🎄 Christmas Eve: However You’re Feeling Is Okay 🎄

Today is Christmas Eve.
For some, that means joy, laughter, family gatherings, traditions, lights, and moments of connection ✨ It may feel warm, meaningful, and full — in all the best ways 🤍

For others, today can feel heavy. Stress, expectations, financial pressure, family dynamics, grief, loneliness, anxiety, or depression can all show up — sometimes all at once 💭 Even “happy” moments can feel overwhelming or complicated.

And for many people… it’s a mix of both.

💙 Wherever you fall today, your feelings are valid.
There is no “right” way to feel on Christmas Eve.

🌿 Gentle ways to care for yourself — no matter how today feels:

If today feels joyful but overwhelming:
• ⏸️ Take breaks — you don’t have to be “on” all the time
• 🫶 Step away when needed — even joy can be draining
• 💧 Stay hydrated and eat regularly to support your energy
• 🛑 Give yourself permission to say no or leave early
• 🌬️ Slow your breathing when emotions run high

If today feels heavy or hard:
• 🤍 Lower expectations — doing the minimum is still enough
• 📺 Choose comfort — familiar shows, music, or quiet time
• 🧠 Ground yourself — notice your breath, your surroundings, your body
• 💬 Reach out — one text or call can make a difference
• 🛌 Rest when you need to — healing doesn’t require productivity

🎁 Tonight, let your goal be peace, not perfection.
You are allowed to celebrate fully, celebrate quietly, or not celebrate at all.

Nothing is wrong with how you feel.
Nothing is wrong with how you cope.
You are worthy of care — exactly as you are.

We see you. We’re glad you’re here. 💙
— NAMI Carroll County

💬 Optional interaction:
Drop one word that describes how today feels — or leave a 💙 to remind someone else they’re not alone.

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