Let us make every day
Mental Health Awareness Day!
If you are experiencing a mental health crisis
please call 1-844-274-7472
If you need immediate help please call 911.
Those living in Benton, Stearns, Sherburne or Wright counties in Minnesota can call the 4 county crisis line:
320-253-5555 or 1-800-635-8008
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Our Education Programs are available by Zoom, in person or by phone,
February thru December, third Tuesday of the month, 6:00 to 7:00 pm
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82859647865?pwd=bUNDNFIzWTArSU1ld002RXVuUlRZQT09
Meeting ID: 828 5964 7865
Pass code: NAMI_Zoom!
To Join By Phone Audio:
Dial-In: (312) 626-6799
Meeting ID: 828 5964 7865
Pass code: 1889688
You may call our NAMI phone if you have questions: 320-654-1259.
One CEU available for each month's program.
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35th Annual Mental Health Conference
Friday, October 7th, 2022
In person at
Calvary Community Church, St Cloud
"Our Journey to Good Mental Health:
Improving Lives Step by Step".
6 CEUs available.
Please call our NAMI St. Cloud phone if you have questions regarding our Conference. 320-654-1259
or Nick Johnston, Conference Chair:
njohns1021@gmail.com
Please check the Conference link for more information
regarding Speakers, topics, registration, etc.
Thank you!
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Our 2022 Mental Health Walk is a happy memory!
It was a beautiful sunny day and we were so happy to see folks having a good time in the park and by Lake George.
Thank you to every one who participated:
Volunteers, Donors, Sponsors, and Walkers.
We are ever grateful!
Thank You to our wonderful Sponsors:
Center for Family Counseling
CentraCare
Granite Financial
Brenny Transportation
D. J. Bitzan Jewelers
Grede LLC
Central MN Mental Health Center
Williams Dingmann
www.MNMentalHealth.org
MCI Carpet One
Anderson Trucking
Blattner Company
Next year's Mental Health Walk
will be held on May 6th, 2023 at Lake George.
Hope to see you there!
Please stay safe and well!
If you have questions about how you can participate in the work of NAMI St. Cloud Area, please don't hesitate to let us know: 320-654-1259
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The National Alliance on Mental Illness
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.
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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 (no education program in January) are held the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 6:00 - 7:00 pm, via Zoom AND now in person as well.
Currently we meet at 722 33rd Avenue North, St. Cloud. Entrance at the handicap door at top of ramp.
Please click on the Education Program link.
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82859647865?pwd=bUNDNFIzWTArSU1ld002RXVuUlRZQT09
Meeting ID: 828 5964 7865
Pass code: NAMI_Zoom!
To Join By Phone Audio:
Dial-In: (312) 626-6799
Meeting ID: 828 5964 7865
Pass code: 1889688
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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 via Zoom until further notice.
Click on the Family Support Group link
to learn more.
Become a Member!
When you join, you become a member of NAMI St. Cloud Area, NAMI Minnesota, and the national organization.
Member Benefits:
· Receive the quarterly NAMI St. Cloud Area newsletter,
the 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:
· Receive the quarterly NAMI St. Cloud Area newsletter,
the 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!
