The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Sarasota and Manatee Counties recently lost a dear friend and volunteer, Ann Jerman. Ann was a member of NAMI Manatee for more than 30 years – supporting, educating, and advocating for families who had loved ones struggling with mental illness. Ann served NAMI as Vice President and Program more »
Read MoreNavigating the uncertainties surrounding our health, financial situation, and living conditions continues to be a challenge. Paying attention to your health, both physically and mentally is critical and should be a top priority for 2021. Recognizing that if you are feeling anxious, depressed, stressed or emotionally drained, help is available. If you find yourself out more »
Read MoreArlington, Va. — As the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) congratulates President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris on their inauguration today. NAMI looks forward to working with the new administration to build better lives for the millions of people in our country who are affected by more »
Read MoreNAMI Sarasota and Manatee Counties would like to invite youth and young adults, ages 14-29, to attend our first Virtual Youth Open Mic event to be held on Thursday, January 28th from 6:30-8pm. Our theme will honor Mental Wellness Month as poets, musician, rappers, and artists alike, are encouraged to share a hopeful and inspiring more »
Read MoreJoin NAMI Sarasota and Manatee Counties for a Family & Friends Webinar on January 27, 2021 from 5:30-7:00 pm. Family & Friends is a free 90-minute seminar that informs people who have loved ones with a mental health condition how to best support them. It’s also an opportunity to meet other people in similar situations and more »
Read MoreIn collaboration with Centerstone Florida, NAMI Sarasota and Manatee Counties is pleased to offer a Suicide Support Group, beginning Wednesday January 20, 2021. The group will be held the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month from 6:30-8:00 pm at the NAMI office located at 2911 Fruitville Rd., Sarasota. The group is free and confidential more »
Read MoreSuncoast Credit Union, Florida’s largest credit union, recently donated $15,000 to NAMI Sarasota and Manatee Counties and 10 other NAMI affiliates throughout Florida who have seen increased needs due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Mental health has been significantly impacted by COVID-19 with an increase in fear, anxiety, and feeling overwhelmed. Social distancing can make people more »
Read MoreRegister today for the upcoming free seminar hosted by SRQ Strong – https://www.eventbrite.com/e/peer-specialists-a-trauma-informed-approach-to-recovery-tickets-129360333239
Read MoreThank you to the Allstate Foundation for awarding NAMI Sarasota and Manatee Counties a $1000 Helping Hands Grant. The volunteerism and support from local agenda Katherine Adams-Love (adamslove@allstate.com) helped us receive the grant. The Allstate Foundation supports the causes that Allstate agency owners, financial specialists and employees care about most by providing Allstate Foundation more »
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