NAMI Rappahannock

03/17/2026

You don't have to navigate this alone.

NAMI Rappahannock is proud to partner with the Rappahannock Area Community Services Board (RACSB) to offer our NAMI Family Support Group, a free, peer-led space for those supporting a loved one age 18 or older living with mental illness.

1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month
3:00 to 4:00 PM, Virtual

This group is for caregivers, family members, and loved ones navigating the challenges that come with supporting someone through mental illness.

No experience needed. No judgment. Just people who understand.

Learn more and register at namirapp.org

03/16/2026

It's National Brain Awareness Week.

Your brain is extraordinary. It processes 70,000 thoughts per day, controls every heartbeat, and holds every memory you have ever made.

And just like your heart or lungs, your brain can experience illness. That's not weakness. That's biology.

This week, we celebrate brain science, raise awareness about neurological and mental health conditions, and remind our community:

The brain can heal and change. Talking about brain health reduces stigma. Support and treatment make a difference.

Let's build a community that cares for whole-person health, including what's happening between our ears.

Learn more about mental health support in Planning District 16 (PD16) at namirapp.org

03/10/2026

3 in 4 mental health conditions first appear by age 24.

Read that again.

75% of all mental health conditions emerge before a young person turns 25, many as early as childhood or adolescence.

Early recognition matters. Early support saves lives.

If you are a parent, teacher, coach, or mentor, knowing the signs can make all the difference.

Signs to watch for in young people:
🔹 Sudden changes in mood or behavior.
🔹 Withdrawing from friends and activities.
🔹 Declining grades or performance.
🔹 Changes in sleep or eating habits.
🔹 Talking about hopelessness or worthlessness.

You don't have to have all the answers. Just be someone who opens the door 💙

Free resources and support at namirapp.org

03/06/2026

Read this slowly. Let it sink in.

Mental health journeys are not linear, and that's okay. Healing isn't about being perfect. It's about showing up for yourself, again and again.

You are worth showing up for.

Share this with someone who needs to hear it today.
Find free mental health resources at namirapp.org

03/02/2026

Looking for a safe, supportive space to connect? 💙

Our LGBTQIA+ Support Group meets virtually on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month from 6–7 PM.

This is a welcoming space to share experiences, find connection, and build community.

🔗 Join here: https://meet.google.com/baf-rdqw-pdx

Questions? Contact Eric Whitlock at ewhitlock@ferrum.edu

You don’t have to do this alone.

02/10/2026

Your daily dose of motivation awaits via NAMI’s Hopeful Notes. Get a small dose of hope delivered to your inbox three times a week.

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01/27/2026

01/27/2026

Depression is not laziness. 💙
It’s a health condition, and you are not alone.

Free support is available: namirapp.org/supportgroups

01/25/2026

If you ever need a little extra motivation, NAMI’s Hopeful Notes can help. Get a small dose of hope delivered to your inbox three times a week.

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01/20/2026

Don’t forget to register for Thursdays webinar about advocacy in care giving and long acting medication!

Our Executive Director, Kristy Stonehill, will be a guest panelist on this webinar and will be discussing ways to advocate for loved ones!

Join Caregiver Action Network's Upcoming Webinar From Daily Management to Sustainable Care: Long-acting Medication, System Barriers, and Caregiver Relief January 22, 2026 — 1:00 p.m. EST Long-acting medication/injectable (LAI & LAM) and long-acting medication (LAM) treatments can support continuit...

01/17/2026

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01/11/2026

Anxiety is not laziness. 💙
It’s real, it’s valid, and it’s okay to ask for help.

Find support near you: namirapp.org/supportgroups