NAMI Southwest Washington

12/13/2025

Looking for a supportive space to express yourself, unwind, and explore your creativity? Join us every Friday from 11:00am–12:30pm for Creative Writing for Wellness at the NAMI SW WA office:
📍 4201 NE 66th Ave, Ste 105, Vancouver, WA

Creative writing can be a powerful tool for mental wellness. Whether you're journaling, storytelling, or simply putting thoughts on paper, writing can help:
✨ Process emotions
✨ Reduce stress
✨ Build self-awareness
✨ Foster connection

No writing experience is needed — just an open mind and a desire to explore your creativity in a safe, welcoming environment.

12/12/2025

A huge thank-you to everyone who stopped by our NAMI SW WA Open House this afternoon! We loved meeting new faces, reconnecting with longtime supporters, and sharing more about our free mental health programs and community resources.

12/10/2025

“Every month, your gift creates safe spaces for connection and healing.

Join the NAMI Compassion Crew today and be part of a community that never gives up on hope.”

Join the Compassion Crew Now → https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/HFyPPXgkf-jJSI3yw0WKbQ

12/10/2025

Tomorrow’s the day! You’re invited to our NAMI Southwest Washington Open House on December 11th between 12 PM and 3 PM (4201 NE 66th Ave., Ste 105, Vancouver, WA)! Stop by to learn more about our free mental health programs and community resources—and enter our raffle for a chance to win one of four amazing prizes!

And please spread the word by sharing this post!

12/10/2025

For years, their family called it the “family curse” — a taboo no one spoke about, even though generations had lived through it.

It took years of pain, misdiagnosis, and silent suffering before they finally received the right diagnosis: bipolar 1 disorder.

💬 “𝐈 𝐚𝐦 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐜𝐫𝐚𝐳𝐲. 𝐈 𝐚𝐦 𝐚 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧.”

📲 Find mental health resources and support at https://namiswwa.org/.
📞 Need immediate help? Call or text 988 anytime.

12/09/2025

The holidays can be joyful — and they can also be overwhelming. If you’re feeling stressed, anxious, or emotionally drained this season, you’re not alone — and you’re not doing anything wrong. 💛

This month is a reminder to slow down, set gentle boundaries, create space for rest, and choose what truly nourishes you. You deserve a holiday season that protects your mental health, too.

Read our latest blog for compassionate tips on navigating holiday stress — and remember, NAMI Southwest Washington is here for you with free support and community resources.

National Stress-Free Holidays Month: Making Space for Calm in a Season of Pressure December 8, 2025 By NAMI Southwest Washington The holidays are often painted as a time of joy, togetherness, and celebration. But for many people, they are also a season of pressure, exhaustion, anxiety, and emotional...

12/07/2025

You’re invited to our NAMI Southwest Washington Open House on December 11th between 12 PM and 3 PM (4201 NE 66th Ave., Ste 105)! Stop by to learn more about our free mental health programs and community resources—and enter our raffle for a chance to win one of two amazing prizes!

🎟️ Raffle Prizes:
Urban Air Ultimate Experience (Valued at $150+)
Includes 4 Ultimate Attraction Passes, 4 Pairs of Urban Air Socks, 1 Large One-Topping Pizza, and 4 Bottles of Water.

OR

Wellness Basket (Valued at $120)
Includes a 1-hour massage from Ripple Wellness and additional self-care goodies.
Join us for an afternoon of connection, learning, and fun—you might just walk away a winner!

12/05/2025

Giving Tuesday was just the beginning.

Join the NAMI Compassion Crew monthly giving circle and keep hope alive all year.

$25+ a month provides support for families facing mental-health challenges.

Become a Monthly Compassion Crew → https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/HFyPPXgkf-jJSI3yw0WKbQ

12/05/2025

The holidays can be joyful — but they can also be overwhelming. Between social events, financial pressure, disrupted routines, family dynamics, and high expectations, it’s completely normal to feel stressed this time of year.

This month is a reminder to slow down, breathe, and prioritize what you need. You deserve calm, compassion, and moments of genuine peace. 🌿

Here are a few gentle ways to reduce holiday stress:
✨ Set boundaries — It’s okay to say no to events that drain you.
✨ Keep things simple — Traditions don’t have to be perfect to be meaningful.
✨ Take breaks — Rest isn’t a luxury; it’s essential.
✨ Practice grounding — Deep breaths, a walk outside, or a quiet moment can reset your day.
✨ Ask for help — Sharing responsibilities lightens the load.

And remember:
You’re not failing if the holidays feel hard. You’re human.

If you need extra support, NAMI Southwest Washington is here for you with free Support Groups and resources — all year long. 💙

12/04/2025

Because of you, hope is stronger than stigma.

Together, we’ve made a powerful impact for NAMI Southwest Washington’s programs, providing hundreds of hours of support, education, and compassion.

Thank you for being part of our community of hope.

12/03/2025

There’s still time to change a life tonight.

Your Giving Tuesday gift gives hope, help, and healing to those who need it most.

Donate Before Midnight → https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/HFyPPXgkf-jJSI3yw0WKbQ

12/03/2025

The holidays are often portrayed as joyful, cozy, and full of connection — but for so many people, this time of year brings loneliness, grief, pressure, and emotional overwhelm instead. And if that’s how you’re feeling, please know: there is nothing wrong with you.

Even if this season is complicated, you still deserve care, comfort, and connection.
We’re here for you — today and every day. 💙

Read the full post here: https://namiswwa.org/loneliness-in-a-season-of-togetherness-how-to-cope-when-you-feel-isolated