NAMI Washington County, Inc.

02/10/2026

You are brave, worthy, and deserving of support. ✨

02/09/2026

✨ New Program Launch! Connect & Create ✨

We’re excited to introduce Connect & Create, a brand-new, peer-led program from NAMI Washington County designed to foster connection, creativity, and community. 💙

🗓 Launches Tuesday, February 17
⏰ 1:00–2:30 PM

Who it’s for: Adults 18+ who are navigating a mental health condition and looking for a supportive, welcoming space to connect with others who understand.

Connect & Create meets on the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of each month, with a simple, intentional rhythm:
🤝 1st Tuesday – Connect: come together for conversation, peer support, and meaningful connection.
🎨 3rd Tuesday – Create: explore creativity through arts & crafts as a way to reduce stress and express yourself.

This program is all about building relationships, nurturing creativity, and supporting mental wellness—no artistic experience required, just come as you are.

💬 We can’t wait to connect, create, and grow together!

02/09/2026

💙 NAMI Family-to-Family | Spring 2026 💙

Supporting the mental health of an adult loved one can feel overwhelming—but you don’t have to do it alone.

NAMI Family-to-Family is a FREE, 8-week educational program for family members, friends, and caregivers of adults living with mental health conditions. You’ll gain understanding, practical tools, and connection with others who truly get it.

🗓 Mondays | March 2–April 20
⏰ 6–8:30 PM
📍 West Bend, WI

✨ Learn
✨ Connect
✨ Feel more confident and supported

📌 Register by scanning the QR code
📧 Questions? executivedirector@namiwashingtonwi.org

You’re not alone—and support makes a difference. 💙

02/06/2026

We’re thrilled to be a nonprofit partner in the Volunteer Center of Washington County’s Bowls of Goodness fundraiser! 🥣💙

Come support an impactful cause—and grab a bowl of NAMI’s Award-Winning Wild Rice Soup, lovingly made by our Executive Director, Ben Thomaas. Yes, it’s that good. ⭐️

Come say hi to Ben, rub elbows with fellow community-minded folks, and connect with so many amazing local nonprofits. This is shaping up to be a FUN (and delicious!) event you won’t want to miss!

📅 See you on February 19!
👉 Register now: https://volunteernow.typeform.com/to/sruUBDAy

Come hungry. Leave full—in every sense of the word. 💙🍲

We promised we'd let you in on more soups + chilis—so here's another round of goodness! 😋

Beef and Bean Chili | Boys & Girls Clubs of Washington County
Creamy Reuben Soup | West Bend Library
Superhero Tomato Soup | The Youth and Family Project, Inc.
Award Winning Wild Rice Soup | NAMI Washington County, Inc.
Spicy Chili | Cedar Springs Ranch
Remembering Dad: Country Gourmet Chili | Preceptor Home Health and Hospice

See you on February 19!

Register now: https://volunteernow.typeform.com/to/sruUBDAy

02/05/2026

💙 Help us make NAMI Show & Tell a success! NAMI Washington County is looking for silent auction item donations, and your generosity can make a meaningful impact in our community.

✨ NAMI Show & Tell ✨
📅 Saturday, March 14, 2026
🕓 4:00–7:00 PM
📍 NAMI Welcome Center | West Bend

Join us for a welcoming, open-house style event celebrating mental wellness, creativity, and community. Enjoy local art (featuring participant & community artists), live music, mocktails & charcuterie, and a silent auction—all while learning more about NAMI’s impact in Washington County.

At NAMI, we believe art is a powerful tool for healing, storytelling, and connection. Show & Tell invites our community to experience how creativity builds understanding, reduces stigma, and brings hope to life.

💫 Want to help?
We’re seeking silent auction donations—baskets, gift cards, or monetary contributions.
🗓️ Donations requested by Friday, February 27, 2026

👉 Sign up to donate:
https://forms.gle/zsav5rYbuqVdqkz76

🌐 Monetary donations welcome at: www.namiwashingtonwi.org

Thank you for helping us make hope visible—together. 💙

02/02/2026

✨ You are cordially invited to NAMI Show & Tell ✨

Join us for NAMI Show & Tell on Saturday, March 14, 2026 | 4–7 PM — a welcoming, feel-good community gathering where ALL are welcome. Bring a friend (or two)!

Come experience how NAMI Washington County, part of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, supports our community through education, support, and advocacy — all wrapped into a fun, inspiring evening.

🎶 Live local music
🎨 Community artists
📖 Storytelling from local authors & librarians
💙 Learn about NAMI programs and resources
🍹 Mocktails on tap + beautiful charcuterie
🤝 Connection, conversation, and community

Come as you are. Stay for the vibes. Leave feeling connected.

Spread the word! Hope to see you there!

01/29/2026

💙 Grateful & Growing Together 💙

A huge shout-out to the incredible support NAMI Washington County recently received from the Washington County Realtors and GMAR (Greater Milwaukee Association of Realtors)!

This generous gift helps us continue reaching individuals and families in our community who are navigating the realities of mental illness. Support like this turns compassion into action and makes NAMI’s impact real, visible, and lasting.

Thank you for believing in mental health, community, and hope. We couldn’t do this work without partners like you! 🙏✨

01/25/2026

01/24/2026

https://www.tmj4.com/news/washington-county/slinger-family-starts-fundraiser-to-honor-their-son-while-washington-county-su***de-deaths-more-than-double

Washington County su***de deaths doubled to 33 in 2025. Slinger family honors son Joe with scholarship fundraiser at Sunburst Saturday.

01/24/2026

🎨 Call for Artists: NAMI Show & Tell 2026 🎨

NAMI Washington County is excited to invite local visual artists to participate in our upcoming NAMI Show & Tell event on March 14, 2026!

NAMI is creating a welcoming, thoughtfully curated exhibition at our Welcome Center in West Bend, where selected artwork will be displayed for a couple months following the event. We’re seeking pieces that are youth-appropriate and reflect themes of hope, resilience, connection, healing, or mental wellness.

✨ Optional Opportunity to Give Back
Artists who wish may choose to donate a piece for our silent auction. All proceeds directly support NAMI Washington County’s free mental health education, support, and outreach programs in our community.

Artists will be celebrated through gallery signage, social media features, and recognition at the event, and all work will be displayed with care in a well-managed, respectful space.

💙 If you’re an artist who believes in the power of creativity to reduce stigma and foster connection, we’d love to hear from you.

📩 Interested? Sign Up here: https://forms.gle/T3gU29RhjYqTPx3M9

Deadline to Sign UP: March 1, 2026