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.
24-hour Crisis Response line: 1-800-635-8008
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.
NAMI St. Cloud has resumed our semi-monthly
Family Support Group meetings.
We meet the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays each month
at 722 33rd Ave North. (StandDown building)
The meeting time is 7:00 – 8:30 PM. Follow the handicapped ramp on the side of the building for entrance.
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Due to the Covid-19 issues, new protocols are in place for meetings, as follows: ALL attendees and facilitators must wear a mask during the meetings. (Please bring your own, a limited amount will be available for those who don’t have them.) No more than 10 people, including facilitator. (So 9 attendees.) Usually don’t have that many at a time, so should not be a concern. We have the capacity for social distancing of 6 feet, with plenty of chairs and space. Hand sanitizer will be provided, and we request that attendees wash their hands at a sink that is available just inside the door, upon entering and leaving the meeting space. IF you are sick, or even feeling any cold or flu-like symptoms – please do not attend. We want to keep everyone healthy!
If you prefer to attend an online support group, NAMI Minnesota will continue running online support groups. Visit their website at namimn.org/support.
We look forward to seeing you again!
Please check this space for updates regarding our Education Programs. We hope to resume these programs soon.
Thank you!
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.
For a 24 hour crisis line call: 1-800-635-8008
During this stressful time, 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 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.
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!
