NAMI Dane County

National Alliance on Mental Illness of Dane County. Eliminating stigma. Nurturing recovery. Find us on Facebook and Instagram. #StigmaFree

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Here is an article from NAMI National on how you can take action and learn what your candidates have to say about mental health.
https://t.co/ezZnWvoumR
Need another way to take action today? Help us with our goal for fundraising this year's NAMIWalks!
https://t.co/GW44YjvYGC

[NAMI Dane County @NamiDaneCounty]

October 11th is National Coming Out Day!

Coming out can be a difficult decision at any point in life. We encourage anyone at any point in their journey of self-discovery to seek support and community to help them along their path!

#mentalhealth4all #nationalcomingoutday

[NAMI Dane County @NamiDaneCounty]

October 5th is World Teachers' Day!

We especially celebrate those teachers who know how important mental health is in the classroom!

Thank you for all your hard work!

#worldteachersday
#mentalhealth4all

[NAMI Dane County @NamiDaneCounty]

We are in the final push for NAMIWalks coming up this Saturday, Oct. 5th at Olin Park!

Do you know an extra person who hasn't registered for NAMIWalks yet? See if they want to join in on the fun for a great cause!

Head over to this link and share it!
https://t.co/PLT83kSw91

[NAMI Dane County @NamiDaneCounty]

It's Walk Week already?!

Of course it is! With NAMIWalks fast approaching on Saturday, Oct 5, it may be the last week before our big event, but there is still money to be raised to reach our goal.

Head to our NAMIWalks website to get registered!

https://t.co/PLT83kSw91

[NAMI Dane County @NamiDaneCounty]

NAMIWalks is just a week away!

Wondering how you can get involved with the big day coming up so soon?

We got you covered, no worries! Check out these ways to get involved and spread the word. See you at Olin Park on October 5th!

#Together4MH #NAMIWalks2024

[NAMI Dane County @NamiDaneCounty]

We are ONLY 11 DAYS from NAMIWalks!

CHALLENGE: Reach $200,000 and ~700 participants by this Saturday, Sept. 28 (A week from NAMIWalks!)

Let's rally together to raise those funds, recruit more walkers, and spread the word about mental health for all!

#Together4MH #NAMIWalks2024

[NAMI Dane County @NamiDaneCounty]

Today is National Voter Registration Day!

Wisco residents can register to vote, check your voter registration, or update your voter registration here: https://t.co/p2XMFcDr1p

Vote at every level and remember, mental health is always on the ballot!

#NationalVoterRegistrationDay

[NAMI Dane County @NamiDaneCounty]

NAMIWalks is coming up on us soon with just a few short weeks away until October 5th!
Check out the ways we want to make this space accessible for you and come see us on October 5th at Olin Park to support mental health resources and advocacy for all!

#Together4MH #NAMIWalks2024

[NAMI Dane County @NamiDaneCounty]

It is the perfect time to start using Your Sphere of Influence to form a NAMIWalks team and let everyone you know to join or get out there and do the same!

Workplace vendors, partner organizations, companies in shared spaces, and clients can help boost the word.

#NAMIWalks2024

[NAMI Dane County @NamiDaneCounty]

This year's NAMIWalks on October 5th will mark 19 years of teaming up and getting out for mental health advocacy and care!

Today we thank our amazing Presenting Sponsors:

UW Health and the UW Department of Psychiatry

and

Dean Health Plan by Medica

#Together4MH #NAMIWalks2024

[NAMI Dane County @NamiDaneCounty]

Tell a friend, tell an acquaintance, and even tell a stranger all about NAMIWalks for 2024 less than two months away!

As we move closer to October 5th, keep your sphere of influence in mind for who you can form walk teams with.

Sign up below!
https://t.co/PLT83kT3Yz

[NAMI Dane County @NamiDaneCounty]

In the Barbie movie, America Ferrera took charge with a lead role, and takes lead in her own life through activism. A great model for Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Awareness Month, check out her own words on her mental health journey.

https://t.co/Wn1d24sJXm

[NAMI Dane County @NamiDaneCounty]

Today is the best day to start talking about your mental health and what is needed to heal for yourself and your community! Bebe Moore Campbell Minority Mental Health Month is an especially important time for these conversations to start.

#ShadesofMentalHealth #BebeMooreLegacy

[NAMI Dane County @NamiDaneCounty]

Start the morning with an affirmation for yourself and your mental health! The demand for mental health advocacy and care starts within. Your journey towards better mental health is a piece of your community's journey!
#ShadesofMentalHealth #BebeMooreLegacy

[NAMI Dane County @NamiDaneCounty]

Actresses Nora Lum, better known as Awkwafina, and Constance Wu have been vocal publicly on addressing mental health for themselves and in their community.

Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month reminds us that we can do the same.

#BebeMooreLegacy

[NAMI Dane County @NamiDaneCounty]

During Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, it is important to recognize the balance between embracing culture and community, and not allowing it to limit your mental health journey.

#ShadesofMentalHealth #BebeMooreLegacy
#mentalhealthawareness

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NAMI Dane County is happy to shoutout The Gender and Sexuality Campus Center at the University of Wisconsin Madison!

From the founding of GSCC in 1992, the organization has advocated and educated around LGBTQ+ issues making a more inclusive campus.

#iamnamipride #pridemonth

[NAMI Dane County @NamiDaneCounty]

June is PTSD Awareness Month and NAMI Dane County would like to extend our encouragement for anyone experiencing PTSD or PTSD symptoms to seek help and support.

Learn more about PTSD here: https://t.co/gY9BGyL6FQ

#ptsdawareness #ptsdawarenessmonth #ptsdrecovery

[NAMI Dane County @NamiDaneCounty]

As we continue to celebrate Pride Month, NAMI Dane County would like to also celebrate and give a shoutout to GSAFE!

Making schools comfortable and safe environments where all young people can flourish is crucial mental health advocacy and work!
#iamnamipride #iamnamipride🏳️‍🌈