NAMI Portage County

12/24/2025

12/22/2025

🌟 New NAMI Peer-to-Peer Course Coming Soon! 🌟
Looking for support from people who truly understand? NAMI Peer-to-Peer is a free, 8-session course for adults living with mental health conditions, led by trained peers with lived experience. Class begins Feb. 10th. To register: contact us at 330-249-1832 or email namipcoh@gmail.com. You can also use the QR Code in the picture. You must register to take the course. Questions? Don’t hesitate to let us know!

12/21/2025

Looking to start the new year off helping those in our community? Have you been affected mental illness? Want to help end the stigma surrounding mental health conditions? NAMI Portage County is looking for someone like you. We have numerous opportunities. Teen and adult volunteers alike. Contact us for more information or follow the QR Code to get started on a volunteer application.

12/21/2025

12/21/2025

If this season feels heavy, you don’t have to carry it alone.

The NAMI HelpLine is here for you. Call 1-800-950-6264 or text 'NAMI' to 62640.

12/17/2025

12/14/2025

Interested in becoming a volunteer with us at NAMI Portage County? Contact us via email at namipcoh@gmail.com or call/text 330-249-1832

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12/12/2025

We’ve extended our warming center thru Tuesday with daytime hours for Sunday!

12/12/2025

Portage County Community Health Assessment Now Available:
Portage County Health District, UH Portage Medical Center, Kent City Health Department, and the Mental Health & Recovery Board are pleased to share the 2025 Portage County Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA). This county wide collaboration provides a comprehensive look at the health status and needs of Portage County residents. The report helps health departments, hospitals, social service agencies, and community partners better understand the health needs and priorities of Portage County residents.
CHRONIC DISEASE
Areas of Focus
-Cancer Mortality
-Cardiovascular Disease
-Nutrition and Physical Activity
MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE MISUSE
Areas of Focus
-Youth Depression and Su***de Ideation
-Adult Depression Rates
-Adult Anxiety
-Adult Binge Drinking
-Adult Substance Misuse
POPULATION HEALTH AND SAFETY
Areas of Focus
-Food Insecurity
-Unintentional Injury
-Communicable Disease
-Maternal and Infant Health
CROSS CUTTING FACTOR: Equitable Access and Sustainability of Community Resources
Areas of Focus
-Transportation
-Housing
-Healthy Foods
-Specialized Care Providers
-Insurance Access
The snapshot graphic highlights a few findings, but the full report provides in depth data and community insight.
📄 View the full 2025 CHNA report:
https://portagehealth.net/data-reports-and-forms/
Thank you to all partners and residents who contributed to this important work.

12/09/2025

It’s a bit chilly this December day, but we’re just warming up for 2026❄️☀️ Here’s a sneak peak of what to expect from NAMI Portage County in January/February 2026! Reach out if you want to learn more about the listed events or to bring a program to you. 330-249-1832 (call/text) or namipcoh@gmail.com