National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Northwest Iowa

09/05/2025

Talking about su***de doesn’t cause harm—silence does. Break the silence. 💬

Call or text 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline to speak with a trained counselor anytime, 24/7. Learn more at nami.org/su***deprevention

***dePreventionMonth

09/02/2025

It is National Su***de Prevention Month, and Nate Payne is leading a team from Spirit Lake to Red Oak on a four-day bicycle journey to raise awareness for mental health. Today was the longest, from Spirit Lake to Storm Lake.

09/01/2025

September is Su***de Prevention Month.
Learn how to help someone in need. ❤️

08/30/2025

August is . Here are some wellness tips from NAMI National to round out the month!

08/26/2025

For the Support Group in Spencer this evening, we are on the north side of the building! Come into the church and we are in Room #8!

08/26/2025

08/23/2025

Back to school anxiety?
Check this out…

First-day jitters are real. Whether you’re a student or a parent watching from the curb, anxiety is normal—but manageable.

Our calming tips can help you build confidence before that first bell rings. nami.org/BackToSchool

08/22/2025

This is an online opportunity… Anyone can attend!

We’re excited to announce that we will be offering our NAMI Family-to-Family class beginning on Monday, Sept. 8th, via Zoom at 6 p.m.

NAMI Family-to-Family is a free, 8-session educational program designed for family members, significant others, and friends of individuals with mental health conditions.

To learn more about the program, visit: https://namiscia.org/.../mental.../nami-family-to-family/

For questions or to register, please email us at info@namiscia.org or call/text 641-216-3114.

We kindly ask that you please register by Aug. 29th.

We hope to see you there!

08/19/2025

This is from the United Kingdom, but could happen in th USA, too. It is okay not to be okay - reach out for help!

Farmer George Atwell is urging others to seek help after struggling with depression.

08/16/2025

Attending college can be a big adjustment! It is also a sensitive time for the development and exhibition of mental illness symptoms. Check out this NAMI College Guide to help you, or someone you know, be best prepared to support mental health as school begins. There information is for students and educators!

NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.

08/10/2025

This is the video that the Sioux Center Support Group watched on Tuesday, August 5. Healthy Minds TV, created by the Brain and Behavior Research Foundation, has practical videos/interviews on topics related to mental illness. This episode was an interview with NAMI CEO, Dan Gillison, and aired on PBS.

Non-profit founded by families impacted by mental illness provides free resources.

08/04/2025

NAMI Support Group - Sioux Center Public Library

Tuesday, August 5
7 to 8:45 p.m

7:00-7:45p Education
Healthy Minds TV - “NAMI: The National Alliance on Mental Illness” with NAMI CEO, Daniel Gillison

7:45-8:45p Support Group
Family Support Group - For family/friends
Connections Recovery Support Group - For those with mental health conditions

Individuals affected by mental health conditions and their family/friends are welcome.
For more information, call Shirley at 722-4462
or Nate at 402-916-0008 or natehuyser93@gmail.com.