NAMI is the nation’s largest grassroots organization for people with mental illness and their families. NAMI St. Cloud offers free monthly educational opportunities, organizes an annual local conference on mental illness, raises funds and awareness through events such as Mental Health Walks, and publishes a quarterly newsletter for Central Minnesota. Our 24 hour phone line: 320-654-1259
Our Mission
NAMI St. Cloud Area's mission is to offer hope and help for people with mental illnesses and their families by providing support, education and advocacy.
NAMI St. Cloud Area's mission is to offer hope and help for people with mental illnesses and their families by providing support, education and advocacy.
If you have questions regarding resources in the St. Cloud Area, including Stearns, Benton, Sherburne and Wright counties, check our Resource list or call us at 320-654-1259. Note: this is not a crisis line.
Family Support Group and Monthly Education Programs:
Please note that our Family Support Group and Education Programs are suspended until further notice, due to the Corona virus.
May 2nd, 2020 Mental Health Walk
Due to the Corona virus and the need for social separation, we have cancelled our Walk for this year. Please check this website for updates regarding a Mental Health Walk in 2021. Thank you!
34th Annual Mental Health Conference
"Mental Health Recovery In The New Decade"
Friday, October 2nd, 2020
Calvary Community Church, 1200 Roosevelt Rd, St. Cloud MN
Please check here for updates.
During this stressful time, NAMI Minnesota is here to help. Join us online in the coming days and weeks for a variety of FREE classes via Zoom that cover helpful and meaningful topics. Classes include self-care, dealing with stress caused by COVID-19, children’s mental health, and more. Visit https://namimn.org/education-public-awareness/classes/scheduled/ for a detailed class schedule. We are regularly adding to the schedule, so be sure to check out the site often for new opportunities to connect.
In addition, we are offering FREE online support groups for individuals managing mental illnesses, family members of people who have mental illnesses, and parents of children with mental illnesses. Please join us. Details and links to these support groups, also via Zoom, are located here: https://namimn.org/support/nami-minnesota-support-groups/.
If you need help navigating the mental health system, you can call the NAMI Minnesota Helpline at (651) 645-2948, ext. 117 or email namihelps@namimn.org. This is a peer-support service providing information, resource referrals, and support to people impacted by mental illnesses. Helpline staff and volunteers are experienced, well-trained and, able to provide guidance. Note:This is not a crisis line. If you experience any problems accessing necessary mental health services, or are experiencing new barriers, due to COVID-19, please contact namihelps@namimn.org.
Find more information from NAMI Minnesota on Mental Health Support and COVID-19, here. Also find important information from the Minnesota Department of Health and other Agencies covering a number of areas that you may have questions about here: NAMI Covid-19 Resources 3-30-20.
CBS Minnesota Covid-19 Community Resources (3-29-20)
NAMI Covid-19 Parent & Cargivers Resource Guide (3-24-20)
The MN Department of Education has also issued guidance for special education students. Their website now includes answers to frequently asked questions, suggestions for distance learning, and other relevant resources for families of special education students. MDE has also issued guidance for school-district obligations for special education services during the COVID-19 outbreak. (3-24-20)
Become a Member!
When you join, you become a member of your local Affiliate, NAMI Minnesota, and the national organization.
Member Benefits:
· Connect with your local affiliates and others who share similar experiences.
· Receive the quarterly NAMI Minnesota Advocate and the NAMI Advocate – a news magazine published by the NAMI organization.
· Receive timely notices on meetings, support groups and public events.
· Obtain opportunities to participate in local, state, and national grassroots initiatives and legislative advocacy.
· Enjoy discounted registration to NAMI Minnesota events including out Annual State Conference, Research dinner, and NAMIWalks.
· Most importantly, be counted among those working to erase stigma about mental illness in Minnesota and beyond!
Member Benefits:
· Connect with your local affiliates and others who share similar experiences.
· Receive the quarterly NAMI Minnesota Advocate and the NAMI Advocate – a news magazine published by the NAMI organization.
· Receive timely notices on meetings, support groups and public events.
· Obtain opportunities to participate in local, state, and national grassroots initiatives and legislative advocacy.
· Enjoy discounted registration to NAMI Minnesota events including out Annual State Conference, Research dinner, and NAMIWalks.
· Most importantly, be counted among those working to erase stigma about mental illness in Minnesota and beyond!
