NAMI Wake - National Alliance on Mental Illness

NAMI Wake - National Alliance on Mental Illness NAMI Wake provides support, education, and advocacy to all individuals, families, and communities facing mental health challenges.

What do NAMI volunteers do?From facilitating support groups and leading education courses to presenting in schools and c...
04/21/2026

What do NAMI volunteers do?

From facilitating support groups and leading education courses to presenting in schools and connecting with the community through outreach, our volunteers help make mental health support more accessible for all.

We’re so grateful for the time and dedication they put in every day.

Interested in getting involved? Visit nami-wake.org/volunteer.

This week is Volunteer Appreciation Week!As you've probably seen if you follow our pages, our programs are not only free...
04/20/2026

This week is Volunteer Appreciation Week!

As you've probably seen if you follow our pages, our programs are not only free, but most are completely volunteer-run. Volunteers lie at the heart of our organization, helping us in our mission of mental health for all by overseeing support groups, facilitating education classes, representing NAMI at outreach events and leading presentations.

Our volunteers know that mental health really does matter, and we'll always be grateful for the work they do for us.

If you'd like to join our community of volunteers, visit nami-wake.org/volunteer.

We recently tabled at the Durham County Volunteer Fair, where we connected with more than 40 Durham County employees abo...
04/17/2026

We recently tabled at the Durham County Volunteer Fair, where we connected with more than 40 Durham County employees about opportunities to get involved with NAMI.

We’re always looking for more volunteers! Whether you support outreach events, facilitate an education course or support group, or lead a presentation, you can make a difference for mental health.

Learn more and sign up at nami-wake.org/volunteer.

Last weekend, we attended the Rally for Recovery hosted by the National Alliance for Eating Disorders. We shared free re...
04/16/2026

Last weekend, we attended the Rally for Recovery hosted by the National Alliance for Eating Disorders. We shared free resources, gave away NAMI-branded items, and connected with 73 individuals about mental health support.

Thank you to the organizers for this amazing event, to board member Johanna Scoglio for inviting us and to staff member Payton and volunteer Medisa for tabling!

On March 31, we were proud to attend the third annual NCCU Social Work Professional Collaboration Event.We connected 40 ...
04/15/2026

On March 31, we were proud to attend the third annual NCCU Social Work Professional Collaboration Event.

We connected 40 people who stopped by our table with free mental health resources and information.

Thank you to staff members Brittany and Terri, and volunteer Medisa, for representing us at the event. And a big thank you as well to North Carolina Central University and the Nu Gamma Phi Alpha Social Work Honor Society for hosting!

On March 30, we had a great time attending the NC State University Pride Center LGBTQ+ Health Fair!We connected with 24 ...
04/14/2026

On March 30, we had a great time attending the NC State University Pride Center LGBTQ+ Health Fair!

We connected with 24 community members, shared free mental health resources and had fun with our prize wheel full of NAMI goodies. Most importantly, we reminded everyone who stopped by that they are never alone in their mental health journey.

Many thanks to volunteer Sarah Ryan and board member Johanna Scoglio for supporting us at the event.

On March 28, we attended a community mental wellness event hosted by the Village of C.A.R.E celebrating the Dr. Gwen Kei...
04/13/2026

On March 28, we attended a community mental wellness event hosted by the Village of C.A.R.E celebrating the Dr. Gwen Keith Newsome Foundation for Mental Wellness Launch Day.

More than 125 people attended the event, and we were excited to connect attendees with free mental health information and resources. Thank you to staff member Terri, board member Johanna, and volunteer Adaora for representing us at the event!

04/10/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness month, so to honor that, NAMI Wake - National Alliance on Mental Illness will conduct their talk, Ending The Silence, for our middle school and high school students.

We'd love for you to join us! Register here➡️https://heylo.group/homeschoolkidsgrou

Check out these words of wisdom to end your week off right.For Andrea Millinder, a Peer-to-Peer course leader with NAMI ...
04/10/2026

Check out these words of wisdom to end your week off right.

For Andrea Millinder, a Peer-to-Peer course leader with NAMI Wake County, courage means moving forward in the face of fear and seeking support along the way.

Fear is part of being human, and no one has to face it alone. NAMI is here to provide support so that everyone can access the mental health resources they need.

What does courage look like for you?

Learn more about the resources we provide at nami-wake.org.

On May 8, we'll be collaborating with Myers + Co. Family Dentistry for Tammy's Promise: Smiles Behind Stigma .This commu...
04/09/2026

On May 8, we'll be collaborating with Myers + Co. Family Dentistry for Tammy's Promise: Smiles Behind Stigma .

This community dental giveback event will offer free dental care to individuals who have experienced delays in care due to limited access or mental health challenges.

Limited appointments are available. Register now ➡️ https://ow.ly/cPv950YC0mW

A few weeks ago, we had the pleasure of attending the Black Family Wellness Expo hosted by Durham-NC Chapter of the Link...
04/09/2026

A few weeks ago, we had the pleasure of attending the Black Family Wellness Expo hosted by Durham-NC Chapter of the Links, Inc. and the Community Health Coalition.

We were grateful for the opportunity to connect with Durham community members and share free mental health resources in support our mission of mental health for all.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by, and to volunteers Tricia Speller, Diamond Haywood and Ryan Ray, as well as board member Chris McDougal, for representing us at the event.

A few weeks ago, NAMI staff members Mark Simon and Payton Wilkins visited the NC Museum of Natural Sciences to learn abo...
04/08/2026

A few weeks ago, NAMI staff members Mark Simon and Payton Wilkins visited the NC Museum of Natural Sciences to learn about building partnerships and connect with other local nonprofit leaders.

This monthly event series, called Power Hour and hosted by United Way of the Greater Triangle and Duke Energy, equips nonprofit leaders with valuable tools and insights to strengthen their organizations. We’re grateful for the opportunity to participate and look forward to putting what we learned into action.

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Po Box 12562
Raleigh, NC
27605

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+19198484490

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https://linktr.ee/namiwake

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Who We Are

NAMI Wake embraces the philosophy of recovery. According to the Surgeon General’s 2000 report, “Instead of focusing primarily on symptom relief, as the medical model dictates, recovery casts a much wider spotlight on restoration of self-esteem and identity and on attaining meaningful roles in society.”

NAMI Wake is a membership organization and an affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness and NAMI NC. Member dues are distributed among the three (3) levels of the organization: NAMI Wake, NAMI NC and NAMI. Each organization is a separate 501(c)(3) and engages in separate fundraising and program activities. NAMI Wake offers state-level and national NAMI programs, and develops our own services as needed.

NAMI Wake is the only organization that advocates for public policies that further the services and quality of life specifically for Wake County residents with mental illness and their families. NAMI Wake adopts those state-level and national policies, and establishes and conducts separate advocacy initiatives as needed.

NAMI Wake provides support, education, & advocacy to those affected by mental health challenges to create a community where mental health is valued. Join us in the fight to defeat stigma, provide education, and make mental health accessible for ALL in our community.