NAMI Johnson County IA

NAMI Johnson County IA NAMI is the nationโ€™s leading grassroots organization dedicated to those affected by mental illness ๐Ÿ’™
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The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is a national network of more than 250,000 members with affiliate chapters in all 50 states. We work to improve the lives of persons affected by severe mental illnesses such as bipolar disorder or manic depression, schizophrenia, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and depressive, anxiety and panic disorders. Our goal is to enable each individual with a mental illness (children, adolescents, or adults) to live the best life possible. Most of us have a relative or friend that has a mental illness, or we are living with one ourselves. We offer mutual support to one another. We educate ourselves and the public, promote better treatment and support services, and advocate for research into the causes and treatment of these illnesses.

09/27/2025

Every year su***de among those in law enforcement continues to rise.
Letโ€™s do our part to bring awareness to the issue and help reduce the stigma surrounding emotional health for law enforcement:
https://bluehelp.org/national-law-enforcement-su***de.../

Call (855) 581-8111
Text (855) 895-8398
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๐ŸŽƒ๐Ÿ‘ป October 2025 at R Place Peer Recovery Center! ๐Ÿ‘ป๐ŸŽƒโœจ Events:๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™€๏ธ Gentle Yoga with Mary Pogge โ€“ 2nd & 4th Friday, 11:45 A...
09/27/2025

๐ŸŽƒ๐Ÿ‘ป October 2025 at R Place Peer Recovery Center! ๐Ÿ‘ป๐ŸŽƒ

โœจ Events:
๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™€๏ธ Gentle Yoga with Mary Pogge โ€“ 2nd & 4th Friday, 11:45 AMโ€“12:45 PM
๐ŸŽƒ Halloween Party โ€“ Oct 29, 1โ€“5 PM: Costume Party + Oktoberfest Food Fun Contests ๐Ÿ‚
๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Lunch & Learn โ€“ Behavioral Health & Law Enforcement with Brad Kunkel, Johnson County Sheriff. Wednesday in October, 12โ€“1 PM (Zoom)
Register at: tinyurl.com/NAMILunchLearn

๐ŸŽฒ Weekly Activities:
Wed: Games (suggestions welcome!)
Thurs: 2โ€“4 PM WRAP Skills with Nancy
Fri: Art Your Heart Out with visiting artists

Join us today, and every Thursday, at 6:30 PM ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’šNAMI Johnson County Family Support Group6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Every Thursday...
09/25/2025

Join us today, and every Thursday, at 6:30 PM ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’š

NAMI Johnson County Family Support Group

6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Every Thursday via Zoom & In-person

NAMI Family Support Group is:
- Free of cost to participants
- Designed for adult loved ones of people with mental health conditions
- Led by family members of people with mental health conditions
- No specific medical therapy or treatment is endorsed
- Confidential

How to Access:
Head to Zoom.us and enter the Meeting ID: 896 1070 9952
Or
Dial in at 1-312-626-6799

Come join us in-person
NAMI JC Office
1531 S. Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA

Please fill out the internet form on the website
Or
Email Mary.Issah@namijc.org for the password to join the meeting
Or for any questions you may have




Mental Health for All โ€” and Always

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Today, and every Tuesday, at 5:30 pm! ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’šJoin our NAMI Johnson County Connection Recovery Support Group, meeting every Tu...
09/23/2025

Today, and every Tuesday, at 5:30 pm! ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’š

Join our NAMI Johnson County Connection Recovery Support Group, meeting every Tuesday night from 5:30 to 7:00 pm via Zoom!

NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group is a free, peer-led support group for any adult who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition. You will gain insight from hearing the challenges and successes of others, and the groups are led by trained leaders who've been there. NAMIโ€™s support groups are unique because they follow a structured model to ensure you and others in the group have an opportunity to be heard and to get what you need.
- Free of cost to participants
- Designed for adults (18+) with mental health conditions
- Led by people with mental health conditions
- 90 minutes long and meets weekly
- No specific medical therapy or treatment is endorsed
- Confidential

NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group, In Partnership with R Place Peer Recovery Center

Tuesday Nights 5:30-7:00 PM (CDT)
Via Zoom

Meeting ID: 541 968 849
Password: connection
Dial: 1-312-626-6799 via phone, then follow the prompts.

For More Information
Call (319)-354-3455
Or
Email rplacepeercenter@gmail.com
Or
Scan the provided QR code

Mental Health for All โ€” and Always

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09/22/2025

An important reminder to tell yourself between breakfast, second breakfast, and elevenses.

๐Ÿทโœจ Uncorking Hope: A Fall Wine Release Celebration for Mental Health โœจ๐ŸทJoin us for a one-of-a-kind evening at Walker Hom...
09/22/2025

๐Ÿทโœจ Uncorking Hope: A Fall Wine Release Celebration for Mental Health โœจ๐Ÿท

Join us for a one-of-a-kind evening at Walker Homestead for Uncorking Hope: a special open hours fall wine release celebration designed to raise awareness and funds for NAMI Johnson County (National Alliance on Mental Illness). Guests will enjoy an uplifting evening of connection, nature, music, and wine โ€” highlighted by the debut of โ€œHope,โ€ a special-label wine created exclusively for this cause.

Proceeds from the event and Hope wine sales will directly support NAMIโ€™s mission to provide education, advocacy, and support for mental health in our community.

Sunday, October 12, 2025, 4 - 7 pm

Timeline

4:00 PM โ€“ Doors open; Inspiration Walk begins (4โ€“5:30)

4:00โ€“7:00 PM โ€“ Food & bar open for ordering; live music; kidsโ€™ Halloween-themed activities

6:29 PM โ€“ Sunset over the vineyard

7:00 PM โ€“ Event concludes

Main Activities

๐ŸŒธ One-Mile Inspiration Walk โ€“ $25: Stroll a scenic loop through the vineyard, chestnut trees, and gardens, pausing at โ€œinspiration stationsโ€ to reflect on uplifting affirmations. The walk begins and ends with a glass of wine โ€” a perfect way to connect with nature, community, and hope.

๐ŸŽถ Live Music: Enjoy a lively performance by HomeBrewed, setting the tone for an evening of joy and togetherness.

๐Ÿ”ฅ Fire Pit Gatherings: Unwind with wine or cider around cozy fire pits as the sun sets over the farm.

๐Ÿ“Message of Hope Station: Write a supportive note for someone else to discover later โ€” spreading kindness and creating a ripple of hope.

๐ŸŽƒ Kidsโ€™ Activities: Halloween-themed fun for children throughout the evening. Donations welcome at the door.

๐ŸŒฑ Plant Sale & Pot Painting: Get creative with pot painting and take home a piece of hope with a seasonal plant.

๐Ÿ“ธ Sunset Photo-Ops: Capture the beauty of the vineyard at golden hour.

๐Ÿ‘ป Costume Contest: Celebrate the season in style! Guests of all ages are encouraged to join in on the festive fun.

๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Food & Drinks Available: Menu items available for purchase.

๐Ÿ”— Reservations Recommended: If youโ€™d like to stay for dinner and music, reserve a table in advance!
Follow the following Table Reservation link: tinyurl.com/WHTableReservation
or email info@walker-homestead.com
or call 319-351-4791

โœจ Together, weโ€™ll raise a glass to hope, healing, and community.

RSVP and claim your walk ticket here: namijc.org/get-involved/uncorkinghope/inspiration-walk/

Peers Helping Peers: A Mood Disorder Group๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’™Do you live with a mood disorder? You are not alone! Join us at R Place Peer...
09/21/2025

Peers Helping Peers: A Mood Disorder Group๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’™

Do you live with a mood disorder? You are not alone! Join us at R Place Peer Recovery Center in Iowa City for a new IN-PERSON support group designed specifically for individuals navigating mood disorders. ๐ŸŒฑ

๐Ÿ—“ When? Sundays, 5 PM โ€“ 7 PM
๐Ÿ“ Where? R Place Peer Recovery Center, 702 S. Gilbert St., Suite 111, Iowa City, IA 52245

This group is peer-led, meaning itโ€™s facilitated by two individuals with lived experience managing mood disorders. Together, weโ€™ll share experiences, support one another, and use a mood chart to help relate our emotions and progress.

๐Ÿ’ฌ Looking for community, understanding, and support? This is a safe space where you can connect with others who truly get it. Whether youโ€™re looking for guidance, friendship, or just a place to be heard, we welcome you!

For more information, reach out to Leann at ๐Ÿ“ง leann.cortimiglia@namijc.org or ๐Ÿ“ž 319-354-3455.

*Weather Notice: If there is inclement weather, meetings may be canceled. Please check KCRG (kcrg.com/weather/closings) or email Leann for updates.*

Tag someone who might benefit from this group, share this post, and help spread the word! ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’š

Free Dental Clinic for ALL ages! WHO SHOULD COME?ยท Adults and childrenยท Those who do not have enough money to pay for de...
09/19/2025

Free Dental Clinic for ALL ages!

WHO SHOULD COME?
ยท Adults and children
ยท Those who do not have enough money to pay for dental care
ยท Those who do not have a regular dentist

DATES:
Friday, September 19 & Saturday, September 20, 2025

LOCATION:
Hyatt Regency Coralville, 300 E 9th St, Coralville, IA

Come early! Clinic doors open at 6:00 am. No appointments will be taken. Patients are seen on a first-come/first-served basis. The number of patients seen will be limited by clinic capacity. Expect a long day! Please be prepared for a long wait.

Join us on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Thursday of every month from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm for our Hearing Voice &/or Special Mess...
09/18/2025

Join us on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Thursday of every month from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm for our Hearing Voice &/or Special Messages Group (HVSM), a peer group led by and for those with this unique experience. ๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’™

Hearing Voices and Special Messages Support Group provides a safe space where individuals who hear voices or have other unusual experiences can find social support and a sense of belonging. These groups provide a format in which members can share these experiences in a nonjudgmental setting with an ethos of empathy and respect for a diversity of views. Consequently, there is no assumption of illness. All are welcome however one chooses to understand their experience. The group process also provides opportunities for individuals to learn strategies from each other for living an empowered life even with these experiences.

Hearing Voices &/or Special Messages Group (HVSM)
1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursdays of the Month 5:00 - 6:30pm
Zoom Meeting # 880 1435 2034
Password: HVSM
Dial: 312-626-6799
Or scan the provided QR code

Mental Health For All โ€“ And Always

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09/18/2025

Transgender adults face significantly higher su***de riskโ€”nine times more likely than others. The facts are clear. The time to support, uplift, and act is now. Learn more at nami.org/su***deprevention.

***dePreventionMonth

09/16/2025

and Su***de Prevention Month share the same truth: connections save lives. If you are struggling, call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org. ๐Ÿ’œ

Address

1531 S Gilbert Street
Iowa City, IA
52240

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 3pm
Tuesday 9am - 3pm
Wednesday 9am - 3pm
Thursday 9am - 3pm
Friday 9am - 3pm

Telephone

+13193375400

Website

https://namiwalks.org/jocoia

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