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.
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.
NAMI St. Cloud Area will be adding new Board members to replace those leaving after many years of service.
If you would be interested in serving on our Board, please call 320-654-1259.
We are always interested in adding volunteers to provide assistance in various tasks which help us in the work we do of education, advocacy and support.
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
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!
