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Check in on those around you, and don't be afraid to ask them how they are really doing. Find tips for starting the conversation at seizetheawkward.org. ***dePreventionDay

Dr. Glenda Wrenn Gordon, Associate Professor of Clinical Psychiatry at Morehouse School of Medicine and Chief of Clinical Strategy at Mindoula, takes the stage with her son, Avi Wrenn Davis of Kennesaw State University as our featured morning keynote on October 2. Register today for the 2026 National Alliance on Mental Illness Indiana State Conference. bit.ly/2026NAMIIndianaStateConference

Join us tonight at Riverside Park with Indianapolis Office of Public Health & Safety!

How can we tell if “feeling a bit blue” is actually a symptom of mental illness? NAMI Indiana and OPHS join forces for “Mental Health 101,” a presentation by NAMI that provides an overview of major mental illnesses, describes signs and symptoms, and equips attendees to break mental health stigma.

Sign up here, https://forms.cloud.microsoft/g/e5xknhwJJp?origin=lprLink, or go to www.indy.gov/mentalhealth

Last month's "Beyond Substance" podcast welcomed NAMI Greater Indianapolis board member, Zachary Miller. A deputy prosecutor with the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office, Miller joins the podcast to speak about Veteran's Court, treatment courts, diversion programs, reentry, and the community partnerships that help people move toward stability.

Sponsored by the Marion County Public Health Department and the Indiana Department of Health, "Beyond Substance" is a local podcast focusing on Indiana's efforts to address substance use disorder.

Listen here:

Episodes | Beyond Substance Pod

Today on , we are excited to share how we are turning our 988 awareness into action. 💚 An important part of building a strong crisis response system is making sure that the professionals who respond in our communities understand how 988 fits into the system.

With support from a State 988 Advocacy and Awareness Grant from NAMI, NAMI Indiana is developing a new 988 training module for Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) programs across Indiana. The module will build upon resources from NAMI’s 988 Toolkit and help officers better understand 988, Indiana’s crisis response system, and opportunities for collaboration between law enforcement and behavioral health crisis services.

Our Criminal Justice Technical Assistance Center will work with the Indiana Division of Mental Health and Addiction (DMHA), our statewide network of CIT Coordinators, and other 988 partners to support implementation of the module within CIT training.

The grant will also help put 988 resources directly into the hands of officers participating in CIT trainings over the next year — resources they can use themselves and share with the people and families they encounter in their communities. NAMI Indiana estimates that this effort has the potential to directly and indirectly increase 988 awareness among nearly 6,000 Hoosiers.

988 is more than just a number to call, it is an essential part of building a crisis response system where people experiencing a mental health crisis have someone to talk to, someone to respond, and a safe place for help.

Whatever you're facing, your reason for reaching out is reason enough. Call, text, or chat 988. ***dePrevention

Join us next Wednesday at Riverside Park for a Mental Health 101 presentation! Thank you Indianapolis Office of Public Health & Safety for inviting us to share about NAMI's free programs and resources to support your mental health or that of a loved one.

How can we tell if “feeling a bit blue” is actually a symptom of mental illness? NAMI Indiana and OPHS join forces for “Mental Health 101,” a presentation by NAMI that provides an overview of major mental illnesses, describes signs and symptoms, and equips attendees to break mental health stigma.

Sign up here, https://forms.cloud.microsoft/g/e5xknhwJJp?origin=lprLink, or go to www.indy.gov/mentalhealth

Today, on the first day of ***dePreventionAndAwarenessMonth, following National Grief Awareness Day on August 30th, we take a moment to pause. We acknowledge all those who are grieving the loss of someone to death by su***de.

This month is about more than prevention. It's about holding space, for those grieving, for the guilt that so often comes with this kind of loss, and for the reality that death by su***de is still something too many people feel they can't talk about openly. This month is about changing that. Talking about it, without euphemism or shame, is part of how we support each other.

You don't have to carry this alone. If you or someone you know is struggling, the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline is available 24/7 by call or text.

Last chance for a discounted price to attend the 2026 NAMI Indiana State Conference! After Monday, ticket prices will no longer be available at 10% off. Reserve your seat at this highly anticipated annual event, for an exclusive early-bird rate. https://bit.ly/2026NAMIIndianaStateConference

This fall, you can walk for Mental Health for All at the NAMIWalks taking place across Indiana -- NAMI-Greater Bloomington Area, NAMI South Central Indiana, and NAMI West Central Indiana!

Find the NAMIWalks event closest to you and lace up with fellow advocates and supporters as we continue to ensure mental health care reaches every corner of our state.

Want to join a local affiliate for NAMIWalks? We'd love to have you. Reach out to [email protected] to learn more!

Today, on National Women's Equality Day, we're honoring a woman who shaped what it means to lead with strength and heart, Dolly Parton.

Dolly showed that softness and power aren't opposites. She built an empire, gave endlessly, and stayed honest about her own hard seasons, including how deeply grief can knock us down when we stop taking care of ourselves. She often reminded us that a brighter day isn't something we wait for. It's something we work for.

That's what mental health care is too: showing up for ourselves and each other, and building a world where every woman has support when she needs it. 💖