NAMI Valley of the Sun

NAMI Valley of the Sun NAMI Valley of the Sun provides free education, support, & advocacy in Maricopa County and beyond.

NAMI Valley of the Sun is the Maricopa County affiliate of NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization. NAMI is dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. NAMI Valley of the Sun provides education programs at no cost throughout Maricopa County. We provide family programs, peer programs,

programs for teachers and school administrators, programs for veterans and their families, support groups, and many more!

04/23/2026

It’s Volunteer Appreciation Week, and we’re shining a light on the incredible individuals who power NAMI Valley of the Sun 💙

This week, we will be hosting a virtual raffle as a way to say thank you for all you do! Today’s winner is Donna Anastasi!

Our volunteers show up with compassion, dedication, and a deep commitment to supporting mental health in our community. Whether they’re leading groups, answering calls, or advocating for change, their impact is felt every single day.

To every volunteer: thank you for giving your time, your voice, and your heart. We couldn’t do this work without you.

04/22/2026

It’s Volunteer Appreciation Week, and we’re shining a light on the incredible individuals who power NAMI Valley of the Sun 💙

This week, we will be hosting a virtual raffle as a way to say thank you for all you do! Today’s winner is Johanna Jessop!

Our volunteers show up with compassion, dedication, and a deep commitment to supporting mental health in our community. Whether they’re leading groups, answering calls, or advocating for change, their impact is felt every single day.

To every volunteer: thank you for giving your time, your voice, and your heart. We couldn’t do this work without you.

04/21/2026

It’s Volunteer Appreciation Week, and we’re shining a light on the incredible individuals who power NAMI Valley of the Sun 💙

This week, we will be hosting a virtual raffle as a way to say thank you for all you do! Today’s winner is Bri Indovino!

Our volunteers show up with compassion, dedication, and a deep commitment to supporting mental health in our community. Whether they’re leading groups, answering calls, or advocating for change, their impact is felt every single day.

To every volunteer: thank you for giving your time, your voice, and your heart. We couldn’t do this work without you.

Join us for Beyond the Bench ⚖️Learn how the Maricopa County Superior Court connects with our community through programs...
04/20/2026

Join us for Beyond the Bench ⚖️
Learn how the Maricopa County Superior Court connects with our community through programs like Homeless Court, Mental Health Court, the Law Library, and more.

🗓 Monday, April 27, 2026
⏰ 4:00–5:00 PM (PDT)
💻 Virtual via Zoom

Register today and be part of the conversation!

https://namivos.org/event/beyond-the-bench/

04/20/2026

It’s Volunteer Appreciation Week, and we’re shining a light on the incredible individuals who power NAMI Valley of the Sun 💙

This week, we will be hosting a virtual raffle as a way to say thank you for all you do! Today’s winner is Adam Verdugo!

Our volunteers show up with compassion, dedication, and a deep commitment to supporting mental health in our community. Whether they’re leading groups, answering calls, or advocating for change, their impact is felt every single day.

To every volunteer: thank you for giving your time, your voice, and your heart. We couldn’t do this work without you.

It's that time!Walk season is quickly approaching us and we are thrilled to announce this year's walk site...South Mount...
04/16/2026

It's that time!

Walk season is quickly approaching us and we are thrilled to announce this year's walk site...
South Mountain Community College!!

Join us on Saturday October 10th from 9:00-11:30am to walk for mental health.

We are so grateful for this partnership and the opportunity to host our 22nd Annual NAMI Valley of the Sun NAMIWalks.

Register now at www.namiwalks.org/valleyofthesun OR at the link in bio.

We can't wait to see you there🤭

🚨 Take Action for Youth Mental HealthHB 2093 weakens mental health education in Arizona schools and puts future support ...
04/13/2026

🚨 Take Action for Youth Mental Health
HB 2093 weakens mental health education in Arizona schools and puts future support at risk.

🧠 Su***de is the 2nd leading cause of death among youth—we need more support, not less.

👉 Urge Governor Hobbs to VETO HB 2093
https://azgovernor.gov/office-arizona-governor/form/contact-governor-hobbs

Scan the QR code for more info!!

Arizona Gives Day is TODAY. Since this time last month, more than 600 individuals have reached out to NAMI Valley of the...
04/07/2026

Arizona Gives Day is TODAY. Since this time last month, more than 600 individuals have reached out to NAMI Valley of the Sun seeking support for mental health challenges.
Our goal is to raise $7500 on Arizona Gives Day-so that when someone asks for help, we can say yes.
Will you make a gift today? Your donation helps provide education, support groups, and advocacy along with vital resources that empower individuals and families to find hope, healing, and stability.
Thank you for standing with us and helping ensure no one faces mental health challenges alone.

Donate at: https://www.azgives.org/donate/namivos

Join us for the 3rd Annual Stand Up Behavioral Health Expo! We have a few vendor spots remaining—secure yours today for ...
04/06/2026

Join us for the 3rd Annual Stand Up Behavioral Health Expo! We have a few vendor spots remaining—secure yours today for $350 and connect with individuals, families, providers, and community members while sharing your organization’s programs and services with the community. Power 98.3 will be our event emcee!

Vendor deadline is April 15, so don’t wait to sign up. We’re also seeking a food sponsor—great opportunity for added recognition!

If the vendor fee is a barrier but you’d still like to participate or contribute in another way, please email us at standup@namivos.org.

We invite community members to come and learn more about Senate Bill 1055 and what it could mean for our community.This ...
04/01/2026

We invite community members to come and learn more about Senate Bill 1055 and what it could mean for our community.
This is especially important for individuals living with serious mental illness, as well as family members and caregivers supporting loved ones. In moments of crisis, access to timely and trusted support is critical.
As policies like SB1055 are considered, it is important to understand how they may impact individuals with mental health conditions and their willingness to seek help from law enforcement or crisis response teams.
We encourage open, respectful dialogue and shared learning so that all community members feel informed, supported, and safe when accessing care and services.

This past week, the students at Desiderata were asked to write or draw what mental health means to them. Some prompting ...
03/31/2026

This past week, the students at Desiderata were asked to write or draw what mental health means to them.

Some prompting questions asked were:
1. How does stigma play a role in mental health?
2. What self-care and/or coping skills do you find helpful?
3. What would you like parents/adults to know about talking and listening to youth?

Check out what they had to say! 💭✍️

03/26/2026

What a beautiful morning at our 10th Annual NAMI Giving Breakfast 💙💚

We filled the space with advocates, peers, and community members who came together to hear our mission—and help turn it into reality. Your presence, your energy, and your belief in this work mean more than we can put into words.

We’re not done sharing highlights from this incredible event yet, but for now… thank you from the bottom of our hearts for showing up and standing with us.

It’s not too late to make an impact—visit the link in our bio to donate.

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5025 E Washington Street, Ste 112
Phoenix, AZ
85034

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NAMI Valley of the Sun is dedicated to improving the quality of life for people with mental illness and their families through support, education, and advocacy.