NAMI Greater Indianapolis

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we pause to honor and remember the brave individuals who gave their lives in service to our country. As we reflect, we also recognize that this day can bring up complex emotions—especially for veterans, military families, and those who have experienced loss. During Mental Health Awareness Month, it’s important to hold space for both remembrance and well-being. 💚

If today feels heavy, consider a few gentle ways to care for your mental health:
🕊️ Give yourself permission to feel—grief, gratitude, and everything in between
🕊️ Reach out to someone you trust or spend time with supportive people
🕊️ Take breaks from large gatherings if you need quiet moments
🕊️ Engage in a meaningful ritual, like lighting a candle or reflecting on a memory
🕊️ Practice grounding techniques if emotions feel overwhelming

You are not alone in what you’re feeling. Support is here when you need it.

NAMI Greater Indianapolis is here to provide connection, resources, and a safe space for healing—today and every day.
🔗 Find support: https://namiindy.org/support-and-education/

05/22/2026

Every person has a story. Every story has the power to help someone else heal. 💚
This May, students partnered with NAMI Greater Indianapolis to interview our board members and volunteers about their mental health journeys and the impact of NAMI’s mission in our community.
These conversations are honest, vulnerable, hopeful, and deeply human — and they remind us why mental health awareness matters.
As a nonprofit organization, NAMI Greater Indianapolis relies on community support to continue offering free mental health education, advocacy, and support services. If you believe in the importance of these stories and this work, please consider making a donation to support our mission. https://namiindy.org/get-involved/donate/
Together, we can create a community where no one struggles alone.

05/19/2026

At our Annual Meeting, NAMI Greater Indianapolis was honored to recognize two incredible individuals whose compassion, leadership, and dedication continue to make a meaningful impact within our community. 💙

✨ Congratulations to Krystyna Karr, recipient of the Peer Support Leadership Award.

Krystyna was recognized for her outstanding dedication to supporting individuals living with mental health conditions through her work as a NAMI Connection support group leader and State Trainer for NAMI Peer-to-Peer and NAMI Connection/Family Support Groups. Her ability to create safe, welcoming, and empowering spaces reflects the heart of peer support and recovery. Her compassion and leadership continue to positively impact countless individuals and families across the NAMI community.

✨ Congratulations to Kris Hurst, recipient of the Family Support Champion Award.

Kris was recognized for her incredible commitment to supporting families and loved ones affected by mental health conditions through her work as a Family-to-Family leader. Her empathy, patience, and dedication to education and support have helped families feel understood, connected, and less alone throughout their mental health journeys.

We are deeply grateful for the time, heart, and service both Krystyna and Kris continue to give to the NAMI Greater Indianapolis community. Thank you for embodying hope, connection, and support for so many others. 💚

05/18/2026

Mental health struggles can feel isolating.

But millions of people are navigating similar experiences — and support is available.

During Mental Health Awareness Month, NAMI Greater Indianapolis reminds our community:

Seeking help is a sign of strength.💪

Whether through education, peer support, advocacy, or community connection, we are here to walk alongside individuals and families on the path toward recovery.

05/15/2026

This Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re turning silence into connection. 💙

Through this special video series, NAMI Greater Indianapolis is sharing the real stories of our board members, volunteers, and community advocates — stories of hope, healing, resilience, and recovery. Our first video features Robert Webster, Board of Directors member, Peer Support Leader, and fierce advocate for mental health services and housing access for underserved communities.

Mental health impacts all of us. When we share our experiences, we reduce stigma and remind others they are not alone.

If these stories move you, inspire you, or help you feel seen, we invite you to support the work NAMI Greater Indianapolis is doing every day in our community. Your donation helps us continue providing free education, advocacy, support groups, and mental health resources to those who need them most.

Donate today and help us continue the conversation. 💚
https://namiindy.org/get-involved/donate/

05/15/2026

If you didn't know the in-person Veteran Connection group at Havens Hope on the 2nd Thursday of every month is at a horse ranch. Our Chapter Administrators Therapy Dog in training had the chance to boop a horse and also be there for Veterans looking for a place to connect with others.

05/14/2026

NAMI Greater Indianapolis was proud to host our Annual Meeting this past Tuesday as we reflected on the impact of the past year, celebrated our community, and looked ahead to the future of mental health advocacy and support in Central Indiana. 💙
We are incredibly grateful to our board members, volunteers, community partners, members, and supporters who continue helping us provide education, advocacy, and hope to individuals and families impacted by mental health conditions.
As we continue growing, we want to hear from YOU. We invite our members and supporters to complete our Annual Member Survey and share feedback about your experience, ideas, and hopes for the future of NAMI Greater Indianapolis.
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Interested in becoming more involved? We are always looking for passionate community members who want to make a difference through:
✨ Membership
✨ Volunteer opportunities
✨ Committee involvement
✨ Board of Directors leadership opportunities
If you are interested in learning more about joining the NAMI Greater Indianapolis community, we would love to connect with you.
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Together, we can continue turning silence into connection and building a stronger, more supportive community for all. 💚
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05/11/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month.

Mental health affects every person, every family, and every community.

At NAMI Greater Indianapolis, we are committed to:
• Increasing understanding of mental illness
• Expanding access to care
• Providing support for individuals and families
• Fighting stigma through education and advocacy

If you or someone you love is struggling, you are not alone.

Together we can build a community where mental health is treated with the same importance as physical health.

05/07/2026

Children and teens experience mental health challenges too.

Early support, education, and understanding can change the course of a young person’s life.

On National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day, NAMI Greater Indianapolis is helping raise awareness about the importance of:

• Early intervention
• Family education and support
• Reducing stigma for young people
• Access to youth mental health services

Every child deserves the opportunity to grow, thrive, and feel supported.
For parent and caregiver resources please visit https://namiindy.org/support-and-education/ or the SAMHSA webstie at https://www.samhsa.gov/mental-health/children-and-families

Talking to children about mental health and illness can be an opportunity for parents and caregivers to provide their children with information, support, and guidance. Mental and substance use disorders in families can impact family dynamics.

05/05/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and NAMI Greater Indianapolis is proud to be part of the national NAMI “Do It Your Way” movement.

This month is all about raising awareness in a way that feels meaningful to you. There’s no one right way to show up for mental health. Whether it’s sharing your story, checking in on a friend, attending a support group, volunteering, or simply taking time to care for yourself, it all matters.

We invite you to take part in NAMI: Do It Your Way by choosing an action that fits your life and your voice. Every conversation, every act of support, and every moment of awareness helps break stigma and build a stronger, more connected community.

If you participate, we’d love to see it. Share what you’re doing and tag us so we can highlight the many ways our community is showing up for mental health.

Together, we can make mental health a priority for everyone.

Register here and select NAMI Greater Indianapolis as your local affiliate https://doityourway.nami.org/home

05/04/2026

This May, for Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re joining National Alliance on Mental Illness in this year’s theme: Turning Silence Into Connection.

Your story matters. 💬
Your voice has power.

Mental health impacts everyone in our communities. Your experience, your journey, and your voice can help break stigma, build understanding, and create hope and healing for others.

✨ Stigma grows in silence. Healing begins in community.

This Mental Health Awareness Month, we encourage you to share your story—whether that’s with a trusted friend, in a support group, or within your community. By opening up, you help turn silence into connection and remind others they are not alone.

To share your story via video: https://vocalvideo.com/c/nami-stigma-silence-healing-community
To share your written story: https://www.nami.org/stay-connected/events/awareness-events/mental-health-awareness-month/mental-health-awareness-month-story-submissions/

💚 Be the reason someone realizes they don’t have to face this alone.