NAMI Whatcom

To our dearest friends and neighbors, As a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit, NAMI Whatcom is legally required to remain strictly non-partisan. We do not endorse political candidates or permit campaign activity at our events or in our communications. Our focus is-and always will be- supporting mental health for all members of our community.

Thank you for being part of our NAMI family!

Check out this sneak peek of the t-shirts for the 2026 Stigma Stomp!

That's right, the best event of the year is happening this Saturday, October 3rd at 10 am sharp!

There is still time to register over at www.namiwhatcom.org/stigma-stomp.html and we can't wait to stomp out the stigma with you all.

See you Saturday!

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As the school year is off and running so are our NAMI presentations like Ending the Silence.

This free presentation pairs important facts about mental health with lived experience from trained peers.

If you are some with a mental health condition and would like to get involved with telling your story to community members, organizations, and schools, reach out to our Peer Program Coordinator Brylie today at [email protected]

[Image description: On a green background is a picture of a microphone, a presenter, and torn pieces of paper that say, "We need: NAMI Ending the Silence presenters" and : "Do you want to make a difference in your community by telling your story? Reach out to Brylie at [email protected] to see how you can get involved!" There is information about the presentation, our website: www.namiwhatcom.org and our logo in the top right corner.]

NAMI Whatcom has groups happening through the month both online and in person!

These groups are free and ran by trained, peer volunteers, who care about their community and destigmatizing mental health.

If you have more questions about when groups are held, please reach out our office at 360-671-4950 or check out our website www.namiwhatcom.org

You can find the links to register for the online groups at www.namiwhatcom.org/support.html

[Image description: On a background of a calendar is a blue folder that says, "Support Group Schedule." It has white and yellow squares with details about the Family Support Group, Connection Group, DBSA, and Survivors of Su***de Loss Group. They have dates and times that can be found at: www.namiwhatcom.org/support.html . Our phone number and website is at the bottom as well: 360-671-4950 and www.namiwhatcom.org and our logo at the very top.]

September 20th is the last day to get your hands on the 2026 Stigma Stomp T-shirt!

That means if you register AFTER the 20th, you won't be able to match with us all at the event!

We will have a SELECT number of shirts, vintage ones too, available by donation as well so make sure to arrive early.

See you all on October 3rd!

Sign up here:
https://www.namiwhatcom.org/stigma-stomp.html

[image description: A flyer that says, "Last chance to get your t-shirt for the Stigma Stomp, register by September 20th!" Our logo for the 2026 Stigma Stomp is in the middle and underneath is the date: October 3rd, 9:45 AM registration, and the Location of Bloedel Donovan Park. Underneath has the sign up link and our logo at the very bottom.]

Are you a peer with a mental health condition looking for a FREE 8 week workshop to learn practical coping skills with other folks in the community who get it?

Look no further because our next session of Peer to Peer is starting soon!

Peer to Peer will meet at the NAMI Whatcom office starting September 21st from 5:30-7:30 and will meet every Monday for 8-weeks.

If this is a class that sounds like a good fit, register at www.namiwhatcom.org or call the office at 360-671-4950 for more information!

[Image description: On a multi-colored background is a piece of paper with blurbs of information around it for the Peer to Peer class NAMI Whatcom is putting on. It says, "Starts September 21st at our office from 5:30-7:30 PM" and "Are you someone with a mental health condition who wants to learn practical skills for recovery with other peers? Sign up today at www.namiwhatcom.org " and finally at the bottom says, "call our office at 360-671-4950 or reach out to [email protected] with more questions."]

Don't forget to register for the Stigma Stomp before September 20th to secure your T-shirt!

We also are still accepting volunteers for this years event so feel free to reach out and email [email protected] or call the office at 360-671-4950 to find out more info!

See you October 3rd! at 10:00 am! (peep the second picture/flyer to see the time change!)

Register here: https://www.namiwhatcom.org/stigma-stomp.html

[Image description: On a marbled blue background is a white t-shirt with the Stigma Stomp 2026 logo on it and the words, "There is still time!" below it. The post also says, "Register now for the 2026 Stigma Stomp to secure your t-shirt!" and our logo is in the bottom right corner as well.]

[Image 2 description: A flyer for the Stigma Stomp with the updated time of 9:45 check in and 10am event start]

September is Su***de Prevention Month.

Mental health affects us all so this month join NAMI Whatcom in some ways to help raise awareness about mental health and su***de prevention.

You are not alone. We are here for you.

visit www.namiwhatcom.org to learn about our free programs or call our office at 360-671-4950 if you have questions on how you can support or be supported.

[Image description: On a light blue background with pink clouds is the outline of a person and says, "September is Su***de Prevention Month." Below on the lighter blue outline of a persons head says, "things you can do this month: Volunteer, Attend the out of the darkness su***de prevention walk on September 19th, Check on your friends, Take a break, Share resources like 988 with your community, Donate to organizations like
NAMI that offer free groups and programs, remember you are not alone, check out www.namiwhatcom.org for more ideas." and our logo is in the bottom right corner as well.]

We had so much fun getting to know Karrie, our new Executive Director here at NAMI Whatcom, yesterday!

If you want to make sure you know about all the upcoming events, programs, classes, groups, and more we have going on, make sure you are signed up for our monthly newsletter.

Send an email to Brylie at [email protected] to get added to the newsletter list and visit www.namiwhatcom.org for more information about our next rounds of classes and programming.

[Image description: on a orange, purple, and pink background are the words, "Did you miss our open house? Make sure you are on our newsletter list!" There are also photos of folks that stopped by and our logo in the bottom right corner.]

With the Stigma Stomp right around the corner we are looking for volunteers to help with set-up, registration, cheering folks on, and more!

If you have ever wanted to volunteer with us and haven't been sure how to get started, this is the perfect event to get acclimated with the community and help stomp out the stigma of mental illness here in Whatcom County and beyond.

Email our Peer Program Coordinator Brylie at [email protected] to find out how you can get involved today!

[Image description: On a blurry picture background says, "Volunteers wanted! Interested in volunteering with us for the Stigma Stomp? Email Brylie at [email protected] " In Blue and Yellow letters and there is a logo for the Stigma Stomp event in the middle.]