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Mental Health. It matters! And it's such an important conversation to have with yourself and those you love. That's why, for Mental Health Awareness Month, we are proud to partner with NAMI Minnesota (National Alliance on Mental Illness) to help bring our community resources and stories of hope.
Tune in on Thursdays at 4 p.m. to hear from everyday people bringing light to the conversation.
Remember, whatever you are going through today, you are not alone.
You are stronger than you think.
NAMI Minnesota (National Alliance on Mental Illness) is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of children and adults with mental illnesses and their families. For over 40 years, NAMI Minnesota has worked to promote the development of community mental health programs and services, change public attitudes about mental illnesses, improve access to services, and increase opportunities for recovery.
To find out about NAMI Minnesota's resources, educational classes, support groups, and more, click here.
Reaching out for help and talking to friends, family, or a trained mental health counselor, can be the first step to feeling better.
Whether you are looking for tools to improve your own mental health or to help family and friends who may need encouragement or support, we hope the information below can be an important resource to you.
PRINT THIS! Download NAMI Minnesota's Resources Handout here.
Research finds that young people want to support their friends, but do not feel prepared to do so. A.S.K. offers young individuals with simple and effective resources to assist someone in need. Here are the steps to best help:
And don't forget to join WCCO-TV, Active Minds and MTV for Mental Health Action Day on Thursday, May 16th. You don't have to be an expert to help a friend or loved one when they need you.
Just ASK: Acknowledge - Support - Keep-in-Touch.
Learn how to ask at asktohelp.com.
Click on the photos below to guide you to a specific list of support.
If you or someone you know needs support, you can find a comprehensive list of Mental Health resources here.
All donations to NAMI Minnesota fund their peer-led support groups, family education classes, help line, public policy work, suicide prevention classes, public awareness, outreach to the community, and so much more.
Every dollar raised helps NAMI Minnesota in its mission to support all people affected by mental illnesses and create positive change in the mental health system.
To donate online, click the button below or text NAMIMN to 707070.
For more ways to donate, click here.
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