NAMI Miami

NAMI Miami NAMI Miami Dade-County is a Peer & Family led Mental Health Nonprofit. All of our Programs are FREE.

NAMI Miami offers free mental health support, education, and advocacy to those affected by mental health conditions, and their family, friends, and caregivers.

💚✨ You’re invited: Ending the Silence for FamiliesJoin NAMI Miami-Dade for Ending the Silence for Families, a free virtu...
04/20/2026

💚✨ You’re invited: Ending the Silence for Families

Join NAMI Miami-Dade for Ending the Silence for Families, a free virtual presentation (on Zoom) designed to help family members better understand youth mental health and how to support a loved one who may be struggling.

This engaging session explores early warning signs, key facts and statistics, and practical ways to start conversations at home and collaborate with school staff. Families will also hear from a trained presenter with lived experience, alongside a young adult sharing their personal journey of recovery.

📅 Date: Monday, April 27th
⏰ Time: 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
👉 Register Now: Bit.ly/NAMIMiamiETSF0427

We hope you’ll join us for this important conversation for families. ✨💚

💙✨ Congrats to Vanessa Padilla – Our First Walk Star of the 2026 Walk Season!We’re excited to celebrate Vanessa Padilla ...
04/20/2026

💙✨ Congrats to Vanessa Padilla – Our First Walk Star of the 2026 Walk Season!

We’re excited to celebrate Vanessa Padilla from the UM/JHS Psychiatry Residency Program, who has officially earned Walk Star status by raising over $1,000 for the 2026 NAMI Miami-Dade Walk for Mental Health Awareness season! Her commitment to mental health advocacy and community impact is truly inspiring.

By reaching this milestone, Vanessa is helping raise awareness, reduce stigma, and fund critical programs that provide free mental health support, education, and resources across Miami-Dade.

The 2026 NAMI Miami-Dade Walk for Mental Health Awareness will take place on Saturday, May 16th at 8:00 am at loanDepot Park, bringing our community together once again to walk in support of mental health for all.

Want to become a Walk Star? It’s simple! Raise $1,000 or more during the 2026 Walk season and earn this special recognition while making a difference in your community.

👉 Register, join a team, and start fundraising: NAMIWalks.org/Miami

Thank you, Vanessa, for kicking off the season strong and showing what leadership in action looks like! ✨💙

04/19/2026

💚✨👟 If we make all three... you have to come to the Walk!
No take-backs!

The 2026 NAMI Miami-Dade Walk for Mental Health Awareness is coming up on Saturday, May 16th, and this is your official sign to be there. Whether you’re starting a team, joining friends, or just showing up for the community, every step helps support mental health programs and resources across Miami-Dade.

We’ll handle the trick shots—you just show up!

Register at NAMIWalks.org/Miami or click the link in our bio.
See you there! 👟✨💚

💙✨ A heartfelt thank you to the pheNAMInal sponsors supporting the 2026 Walk for Mental Health Awareness!This year, the ...
04/18/2026

💙✨ A heartfelt thank you to the pheNAMInal sponsors supporting the 2026 Walk for Mental Health Awareness!

This year, the community will gather at the ballpark on Saturday, May 16th, to raise awareness and support for mental health across Miami-Dade. Together, we can make meaningful strides toward expanding access to education, support, and resources for individuals and families affected by mental health conditions.

Thank you to:
✨ The Advocate Program, Bronze Sponsor
✨ Teva, Bronze Sponsor
✨ CHI South Florida, Bronze Sponsor

Miami, YOU are invited to be part of this important cause. Register today at NAMIWalks.org/Miami and walk toward a brighter, healthier future for all. ✨💙

04/17/2026

💚👟✨ The countdown to Walk Day is on — it’s Flashback Friday!

As we get closer to the 2026 NAMI Miami-Dade Walk for Mental Health Awareness, we’re continuing to look back at the moments that made last year so special. From the energy at loanDepot Park to the incredible community that showed up in support of mental health, every step reminded us why we walk — for awareness, for connection, and for each other.

Here’s another clip from our 2025 Walk recap video so you can relive the moments (or experience them for the first time 👀).

Ready to be part of it this year?
👉 Register now at NAMIWalks.org/Miami

Let’s keep the momentum going — we’ll see you on May 16th. 👟✨💚

💙✨💬 You’re invited to our April Ask the Expert speaker meeting!Join us on Thursday, April 23rd, from 6:00 to 7:00 pm for...
04/17/2026

💙✨💬 You’re invited to our April Ask the Expert speaker meeting!

Join us on Thursday, April 23rd, from 6:00 to 7:00 pm for an engaging conversation all about the NAMI Miami-Dade Walk for Mental Health Awareness.

This month, we’re joined by Emily Bodden, NAMI Miami-Dade’s Manager of Fundraising & Special Events, in conversation with Susan Racher, Adrian Castro, and Joshua Ho—top fundraisers from our 2025 Walk—who will share their insights, experiences, and strategies for making an impact through fundraising.

Together, we’ll explore what makes the Walk so powerful, how community support helps expand access to NAMI Miami-Dade’s free mental health programs, and practical tips to help you build your team and reach your fundraising goals.

This event is free and open to all, especially welcoming to anyone interested in getting involved, supporting mental health, and making a difference in our community.

📅 Date: Thursday, April 23rd
⏰ Time: 6:00–7:00 pm
👉 Register now: Bit.ly/AskTheExpertApril2026

We look forward to learning and connecting with you! 💬✨💙

04/16/2026

💚👟✨ One month to go!

The countdown is on for the 2026 NAMI Miami-Dade Walk for Mental Health Awareness, and we can’t wait to come together as a community on Saturday, May 16th at 8:00 am at loanDepot Park.

Whether you’re walking, forming a team, or supporting from the sidelines, every step helps raise awareness and fund critical mental health programs for individuals and families across Miami-Dade.

Now’s the time to get involved—register, start your team, and invite your friends and family to join you!

👉 Register at NAMIWalks.org/Miami or click the link in our bio

Let’s make this year’s Walk one to remember. We’ll see you there! ✨👟💚

💙✨ Next week! Join us for our next QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) Su***de Awareness Training on Wednesday, April 22nd, ...
04/16/2026

💙✨ Next week! Join us for our next QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) Su***de Awareness Training on Wednesday, April 22nd, at 7:00 pm on ZOOM! Register NOW by scanning the QR code on the flyer or heading to Bit.ly/NAMIQPR0422.

📅 Date: Wednesday, April 22nd
⏰ Time: 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
👉 Register Now: Bit.ly/NAMIQPR0422

Don’t miss out! We look forward to seeing you there! ✨💙

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💚✨ 🎉 Happy Birthday to our fabulous April birthday star, and our fearless leader, Susan!We’re so grateful for your hard ...
04/15/2026

💚✨ 🎉 Happy Birthday to our fabulous April birthday star, and our fearless leader, Susan!

We’re so grateful for your hard work, passion, and all the love you bring to NAMI Miami-Dade every day. Your commitment to mental health makes a real impact, and we can’t wait to see all the fantastic things this year has in store for you!

Join us in sending Susan the biggest birthday wishes! 🎉✨💚

💙✨ Ready to make an impact?Join NAMI Next Gen and young leaders from across the NAMI Alliance for the Virtual CHANGE Mak...
04/14/2026

💙✨ Ready to make an impact?

Join NAMI Next Gen and young leaders from across the NAMI Alliance for the Virtual CHANGE Makers Summit—an interactive session focused on empowering the next generation of mental health advocates.

Together, you’ll explore the mental health issues that matter most to young people, connect with peers from across the country, and gain tools to create meaningful community activations that drive real change.

Whether you’re passionate about advocacy, leadership, or simply want to get more involved, this is a great opportunity to learn, collaborate, and take action.

📅 Date: Wednesday, April 15th
⏰ Time: 6:00 pm
👉 Register Now: Bit.ly/NAMIChangeMakers0415

Don’t miss your chance to connect, lead, and be part of shaping the future of mental health. ✨💙

💚✨ A heartfelt thank you to the pheNAMInal sponsors supporting the 2026 Walk for Mental Health Awareness!This year, the ...
04/13/2026

💚✨ A heartfelt thank you to the pheNAMInal sponsors supporting the 2026 Walk for Mental Health Awareness!

This year, the community will gather at the ballpark on Saturday, May 16th, to raise awareness and support for mental health across Miami-Dade. Together, we can make meaningful strides toward expanding access to education, support, and resources for individuals and families affected by mental health conditions.

Thank you to:
✨ District 9 Commissioner Kionne L. McGhee, Bronze Sponsor
✨ Florida International University | Hervert Wertheim College, Bronze Sponsor
✨ Neurocrine Biosciences, Bronze Sponsor

Miami, YOU are invited to be part of this important cause. Register today at NAMIWalks.org/Miami and walk toward a brighter, healthier future for all. ✨💚

💙✨ Ready to take the next step in your mental health journey? Join NAMI Miami-Dade for Peer-to-Peer — a free course for ...
04/12/2026

💙✨ Ready to take the next step in your mental health journey? Join NAMI Miami-Dade for Peer-to-Peer — a free course for adults living with mental health conditions.

Led by trained facilitators with lived experience, Peer-to-Peer offers a safe, judgment-free space to explore your recovery, build skills, and connect with others who understand. You’ll gain tools for self-awareness, stress management, communication, and more — all while fostering hope, connection, and community.

This special and shortened format brings the full course into two in-person sessions:
📅 May 2nd & May 9th
⏰ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
📍 Coral Gables (near Douglas Road Station | full address provided upon registration)
📬 RSVP now to save your spot!

Course materials will be provided in person, lunch will be included, and parking is available in the building for your convenience.

Spots are limited — the first 20 registrants will be automatically accepted, with additional sign-ups placed on a waitlist.

👉 Register at Bit.ly/NAMIMiamiP2P

Come as you are — grow at your own pace. ✨💙

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3150 SW 38th Avenue , Suite 500
Miami, FL
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