NAMI Durham - National Alliance on Mental Illness

04/15/2026

We're getting excited about this year's NAMIWalks NC Kickoff Event on Apr. 17 at the Greystone Recreation Center in Raleigh!

Enjoy light refreshments, door and raffle prizes, giveaways, and fun while you find info about this year's Walk! Drop in whenever you like between 12pm-6pm to take part!

When: April 17, 12pm - 6pm
Where: Greystone Recreation Center, 7713 Lead Mine Road, Raleigh

04/09/2026

04/08/2026

April is Stress Awareness Month.

Stress is something we all experience—but when it becomes overwhelming, it can impact our mental and physical health.

Taking small steps to manage stress can make a big difference:
• Take breaks when you need them
• Stay connected with people you trust
• Practice deep breathing or mindfulness
• Prioritize rest

You don’t have to navigate stress alone. Support is here.

www.namidurham.org

04/07/2026

Today is International World Health Day 🌍

A reminder that health includes both our physical and mental well-being. Taking care of yourself isn’t a luxury—it’s essential.

Whether it’s taking a moment to rest, reaching out for support, or prioritizing your mental health, every step matters.

You are a part of your own health journey—and you don’t have to navigate it alone.

💙 Learn more and find support: www.namidurham.org

04/06/2026

Healing isn’t a straight line… it’s a learning curve. And you don’t have to figure it out alone. 🌱

NAMI Durham’s Peer-to-Peer program is more than a support group, it’s a space to understand yourself, build tools for recovery, and connect with people who truly get it.

✨ Free 8-session program
✨ Peer-led & confidential
✨ Real conversations, real growth

If you’ve been looking for clarity, community, or just a place to start… this is it.

🗓 Every Thursday (starting April 9th)
🕖 7:00–8:30 PM EST
💻 Virtual via Zoom | www.namidurham.org

Growth looks good on you. Come learn, share, and take your next step. ❤

04/05/2026

Happy Easter from NAMI Durham! What are some of your cherished Easter traditions? 🐰

04/04/2026

Some Mondays hit harder than others. You don’t have to carry it alone. 💛

NAMI Durham’s Connection Recovery Support Group is a safe space to be real, be heard, and be supported by people who truly get it. No pressure. No judgment. Just community.

✨ Peer-led
✨ Confidential
✨ Built for connection and encouragement

Join us every Monday and take one small step toward feeling a little lighter.

🕖 7:00–8:30 PM (EST)
💻 Virtual via Zoom | www.namidurham.org

You belong here.

04/01/2026

April is blooming with connection, support, and community 💙

Join us at NAMI Durham for a full lineup of Anxiety & Stress Support Groups and a special Earth Day Adopt-A-Highway event 🌎✨

Whether you’re looking for a safe space to share, tools to cope, or a way to give back, there’s a spot for you here. You don’t have to navigate it alone—we’ve got you.

🗓️ Swipe through to see all April dates
💬 Free, supportive, and open to the community
🔗 Learn more: www.namidurham.org

Come as you are. Leave a little lighter. 💙

04/01/2026

Both 988 and 911 provide critical support but focus on different crisis types: the 988 Lifeline specializes in mental health, su***de, and substance use challenges, while 911 addresses physical dangers needing police, fire, or EMS.

03/26/2026

💚 TOGETHER, we are NAMIWalks. And together… we’re making real progress. 💚

The These Boots Are Made for Walking team is already on the move 👢✨ — and thanks to YOU, we’ve raised $500 toward our $1,500 goal for NAMIWalks NC!

Halfway to a thousand and climbing… the momentum is real.

Every dollar raised = more support, more resources, more hope for individuals and families navigating mental health challenges right here in our community. No fluff, just impact.

🌱 We walk to end stigma
💙 We walk to fund free mental health programs
👣 We walk so no one feels alone

And we’re not done yet.

🚨 Help us close the gap and hit $1,500!
Whether it’s $5, $25, or sharing this post with your people, every action fuels the mission.

👉 Donate or join our team today
👉 Be part of something bigger than yourself

Because when we show up together… change doesn’t just happen. It multiplies.

Learn more at https://namidurham.org/get-involved/namiwalks/

03/23/2026

52% of employees are feeling burned out… and too many are suffering in silence.

That’s why we walk.
That’s why we show up.
That’s why mental health for all isn’t just a phrase—it’s a movement.

Join NAMI Durham for NAMIWalks and help us create a world where no one has to struggle alone.

💙 Walk with us
💙 Start a team
💙 Donate if you can

Because every step forward is a step toward hope.

Learn more about our next walk at www.namidurham.org.