NAMI is the nation’s largest grassroots organization for people with mental illness and their families. NAMI St. Cloud Area has been active for over 35 years, always blessed with dedicated Board members and many volunteers who provide education, advocacy and support. We offer free monthly educational programs, organize an annual Mental Health Conference each October, raise funds and awareness through our Mental Health Walk in May, and we publish a quarterly newsletter. Our Family Support Group meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays each month...currently meeting via Zoom. We provide resources at many area events.
Our NAMI St. Cloud Area phone line: 320-654-1259.
National 24-hour Crisis Response line: 1-800-635-8008
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-8255 or text “MN” to 741741
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.
Education Programs ( One CEU available)
Our monthly education programs are held the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 6:00 - 7:00 pm, via Zoom
Please click on the Education Program link.
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If you have questions regarding resources in the St. Cloud Area, including Stearns, Benton, Sherburne and Wright counties, please check our Resource link or call us at 320-654-1259. Note: this is not a crisis line.
24 hour crisis line call: 1-800-635-8008
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-8255 or text “MN” to 741741
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Family Support Group:
Meets by Zoom 2nd and 4th Tuesdays
7:00 to 8:30 pm
Click on the Family Support Group link
to learn more.
NAMI Minnesota offers help. Join us online 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.
NAMI Minnesota offers 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 care 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 barriers, please contact namihelps@namimn.org.
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.
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 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 Annual State Conference, Research dinner, and NAMIWalks.
· Most importantly, be counted among those working to erase stigma about mental illness in Minnesota and beyond!
