NAMI Dane County

Today is Indigenous Peoples Day. We celebrate and honor Indigenous Peoples, their histories, and rich culture. We feel gratitude for the myriad of contributions they have made to our world. We commit to continue to work to eliminate barriers to mental healthcare for Indigenous Peoples. We will help those who need mental healthcare to access culturally competent care. For more information on the unique challenges Indigenous Peoples face with regard to mental healthcare and a list of resources available, please visit: https://lnkd.in/g8tZaPwx #IndigenousPeoplesDay

Thank you to the Wisconsin Department of Corrections for inviting us to their Partners in Giving Campaign Kick-Off! [Aside from getting to speak to DoC staff about why contributions to NAMI Dane County are crucial to our mission advancement - the best part of the day was getting to see Brutus the Mini Pig and Belle and Mac from Custom Canines Service Dog Academy.]

October 10 is World Mental Health Day. This year's campaign theme is "Mental Health at Work". It is essential for governments, employers, the organizations which represent workers and employers, and other stakeholders responsible for workers’ health and safety to work together to improve mental health at work. Action to address mental health at work should be done with the meaningful involvement of workers and their representatives, and persons with lived experience of mental health conditions. By investing efforts and resources in evidence-based approaches and interventions at work, we can ensure that everyone has the opportunity to thrive at work and in life. Let's take action today for a healthier future. https://lnkd.in/gAH5P3QB #WorldMentalHealthDay

October 6-12 is Mental Illness Awareness Week 1 in 6 U.S. youth aged 6-17 experiences a mental health condition each year. #mentalillness #MentalIllnessAwarenessWeek

October 6-12 is Mental Illness Awareness Week 1 in 20 U.S. adults experience a Serious Mental Illness (SMI) each year. #mentalillness #MentalIllnessAwarenessWeek

3 DAYS TO GO! To Do List: ✅Register as a team or an individual at https://lnkd.in/gqSUk6R4 ✅Spread the word to your family, friends, and co-workers ✅Join us on October 5 at Olin Park

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. Wondering how you can raise money in just one work week? We have the answers for you! Head to our NAMIWalks website to get registered if you have not had the chance yet as well! https://lnkd.in/gqSUk6R4

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

NAMIWalks sponsorships from community organizations and businesses help us raise the funds we need provide services for those affected by mental illness. Thank you to our GOLD Sponsors for their generous support! Green Bay Packers PenFed Miramont Behavioral Health WMTV 15 News The Farm (1550AM & 97.7FM) #iamnamiwalks #NAMIWalks #MentalHealth4All

This year's 5K walk marks 19 consecutive years of NAMIWalks Dane County. Can you believe that? 19 years of fundraising, building awareness, and community engagement to help those affected by mental illness. In addition to the countless individuals and teams who have raised money and awareness for NAMIWalks, we have many sponsors who make this event possible, as well. Today we thank our Presenting Sponsors: UW Health and the UW Department of Psychiatry Dean Health Plan Thank you to these amazing sponsors for their continued support of NAMI Dane County! #iamnamiwalks #NAMIWalks #MentalHealth4All