NAMI Durham - National Alliance on Mental Illness

01/13/2026

Join us January 27th!

Hope, compassion and support are essential for families navigating post-holiday blues and stepping into a new year.

Join NAMI Wake County and NAMI Durham - National Alliance on Mental Illness at Andrews Chapel United Methodist Church on Tuesday, January 27 at 6:30 PM for Family Coping Strategies, a community conversation focused on practical tools for mental wellness and strengthening family connections.

The conversation will be led by NAMI Wake volunteer Aretha Justice and Shenika Allen, NAMI NC board nember and president of NAMI Durham.

This event is open to all, with no registration required.

01/10/2026

⏰ VENDORS WANTED — SPOTS FILLING SOON!
NAMI Durham is actively seeking vendors for our 2026 Mind, Body & Soul Wellness Expo, and we don’t want you to miss your chance to be part of this powerful community event.
We’re looking for:
✨ Wellness & holistic practitioners
🧘 Yoga, movement & fitness instructors
🎨 Artists & creative healers
🌿 Herbalists & natural product makers
🤝 Nonprofits & community resources
🛍️ Local small businesses that support well-being
This expo is all about connection, care, and showing up for mental health in Durham. If your work supports the mind, body, or soul — this space is for you.
👉 Swipe to learn more and apply now
🔗 namidurham.org
Let’s make wellness visible. Let’s do it together. 💙

01/10/2026

REGISTER HERE: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tI8ot8nTQdqrR4ewRX_JtQ

NAMI Family-to-Family is a free, 8-session educational program for family, significant others and friends of people with mental health conditions. It is a designated evidenced-based program. This means that research shows that the program significantly improves the coping and problem-solving abilities of the people closest to a person with a mental health condition.

NAMI Family-to-Family not only provides information and strategies for taking care of the person you love, but you’ll also find out that you’re not alone. Recovery is a journey, and there is hope.

The group setting of NAMI Family-to-Family provides mutual support and shared positive impact—experience compassion and reinforcement from people who understand your situation. Sharing your own experience may help others in your class.

In the program, you’ll learn about:

How to solve problems and communicate effectively
Taking care of yourself and managing your stress.
Supporting your loved one with compassion
Finding and using local supports and services
Up-to-date information on mental health conditions and how they affect the brain.
How to handle a crisis,
Current treatments and therapies.
The impact of mental health conditions on the entire family.

01/08/2026

January is National Human Trafficking Awareness Month.
Human trafficking is a public health issue that deeply affects mental health, safety, and long-term well-being. Survivors may experience trauma, anxiety, depression, and isolation long after exploitation ends.
Awareness helps us recognize the signs, reduce stigma, and connect people to support. If you or someone you know needs help, confidential resources are available right here in Durham. 💙
📍 Local support + mental health resources
🔗 www.namidurham.org
📞 National Human Trafficking Hotline: 1-888-373-7888 (24/7)
You are not alone. Our community cares.

01/07/2026

What are your mental health goals for 2026?

01/07/2026

📣 VENDORS WANTED | NAMI Durham 📣

NAMI Durham is now accepting vendors for the Mind, Body & Soul Wellness Expo a free community event focused on mental health, wellness, and whole-person care.

🗓 Saturday, March 14
⏰ 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Durham Central Park | 501 Foster Street

We’re looking for vendors offering:
✔ Wellness & holistic services
✔ Mental health resources
✔ Fitness & movement activities
✔ Youth & family services
✔ Community-based products and services

This expo will provide vendors with an opportunity to connect directly with families, share resources, and be part of a stigma-free wellness experience.

📧 Interested in being a vendor?
Email vicepresident2@namidurham.org
for vendor details and registration information.

Help us support the mind, body, and soul of Durham.

CommunityWellness

12/30/2025

🌥️ Feeling different as the seasons change? You’re not alone. 🌥️

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that can show up during certain times of the year, often in the fall and winter when daylight fades and routines shift. It’s more than “winter blues” and it’s real, valid, and treatable.

💙 Signs of SAD may include:
• Low energy or motivation
• Changes in sleep or appetite
• Feeling withdrawn or hopeless
• Difficulty concentrating

At NAMI Durham, we believe mental health care starts with awareness, connection, and compassion. If this season feels heavier, support is available and you deserve it.

✨ You don’t have to navigate this alone.
📍 Local resources, support groups, and education are here for our Durham community.
🔗 Learn more or find support at www.namidurham.org

Let’s keep checking in on ourselves and each other this season. 🤍

12/30/2025

Are you a local vendor? We need you!!

12/30/2025

Hope everyone has had a very wonderful holiday season. Remember it’s okay to not be okay.
www.namidurham.org

12/23/2025

🌿 SAVE THE DATE | NAMI Durham - National Alliance on Mental Illness Community Event 🌿

NAMI Durham is proud to present the Mind, Body & Soul Wellness Expo 2026 — a free community event focused on mental health, wellness, and whole-person care.

🗓 Saturday, March 14, 2026
⏰ 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Durham Central Park | 501 Foster Street

Join us for a powerful afternoon of:
✔ Mental-health education & resources
✔ Fitness & movement activities
✔ Holistic and spiritual wellness
✔ Youth & family-friendly programming
✔ Food trucks, entertainment & interactive experiences
✔ A stigma-free space that celebrates healing and hope.

This expo brings together families, wellness professionals, community partners, and advocates to support a healthier, more connected Durham.

✨ Vendors & Sponsors Wanted!
Partner with us and make a lasting impact in our community.

📧 Contact: Lorraine vicepresident2@namidurham.org

Together, we can care for the mind, body, and soul of Durham.

Learn more at www.namidurham.org

12/20/2025

Save the date!

🌿 SAVE THE DATE | NAMI Durham - National Alliance on Mental Illness NAMI Durham Community Event 🌿

NAMI Durham is proud to present the Mind, Body & Soul Wellness Expo 2026 — a free community event focused on mental health, wellness, and whole-person care.

🗓 Saturday, March 14, 2026
⏰ 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Durham Central Park | 501 Foster Street

Join us for a powerful afternoon of:
✔ Mental-health education & resources
✔ Fitness & movement activities
✔ Holistic and spiritual wellness
✔ Youth & family-friendly programming
✔ Food trucks, entertainment & interactive experiences
✔ A stigma-free space that celebrates healing and hope.

This expo brings together families, wellness professionals, community partners, and advocates to support a healthier, more connected Durham.

✨ Vendors & Sponsors Wanted!
Partner with us and make a lasting impact in our community.

📧 Contact: Lorraine vicepresident2@namidurham.org

Together, we can care for the mind, body, and soul of Durham.