NAMI Whatcom

NAMI Whatcom's Open House is Next Thursday, August 27th!

Come stop by from 6-7:30 pm at our office to chat with other volunteers, meet our new Executive Director, and have some snacks!

Can't wait to see you all there!

[Image description: On a multi-colored background is a white box that reads, "Don't forget! NAMI Whatcom’s Open House is next week August 27th stop by from 6-7:30 at our office to hangout, meet our new Executive Director, and find out about new volunteer opportunities!" Our website is at the bottom and there are some photos of NAMI Whatcom folks up top to the right of the NAMI Whatcom logo.]

Join us next week for Affirmation Banners at the SkillShare space!

On August 19th from 10:30 till noon we will be doing some crafts alongside having resources so stop by, say hi, make some crafts, or get a brochure.

See you then!

[Image Description: On a pink and orange gradient background says, "Affirmation Banners with NAMI Whatcom." There is a banner at the top, a date of August 19th from 10:30-12 and a location of the Bellingham Public Library. It also states, "Join us for arts and crafts including making some affirmation cards/banners!" and has our website at the bottom: www.namiwhatcom.org ]

Have you ever wanted to help support your community members? Are you wanting to give back?

Consider becoming a Connection Recovery Support Group Facilitator!

This group is for folks with a mental health condition to learn and grow from others with similar experiences.

If this sounds like something you are interested in, consider checking out the group for yourself! Registration is required for the Online group on Tuesdays but you can stop by on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month to check out the in-person group at out office as well.

For more information about these groups or others, visit www.namiwhatcom.org or reach out to Brylie to learn more about how you can get involved.

[Image description: A blue, yellow, and tan flyer for recruiting Connections Support Group Facilitators. It has the NAMI Connection logo and the NAMI Whatcom logo with some art of some folks High fiving as well. The bottom says check out www.namiwhatcom.org and "Volunteer with us today!"]

NAMI Whatcom is out in the community this summer!

You may have seen some of our folks yesterday at Senior Day at the Park, but if not, don't worry, as there are plenty of opportunities to see us out and about in Whatcom County.

Check it out and we will see you around!

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Mark your calendars for the Stigma Stomp!

That's right, your favorite event of the year is scheduled for Saturday October 3rd.

Stay tuned for updates on registration and the new t-shirt design for 2026.

Can't wait to see you there!

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Take care of yourself this week and if you find yourself needing a little extra help, check out some resources at www.namiwhatcom.org

[Image description: On a light blue sky background with the ocean at the bottom says, "'Taking care of yourself doesn’t mean me first, it means me too.' -L.R. Knost." There is our logo in the top right corner and our website, www.namiwhatcom.org in the bottom left corner as well.]

We are looking for volunteers!

Have you ever wanted to tell your story or help other family members? We are looking for people to be support group leaders, folks wanting to tell their lived experience, or even help with social media .

If that sounds like something you are interested in, reach out to Brylie, our Peer Program Coordinator at [email protected]

[Image description: On a blue background with squiggle drawings is photo of NAMI Whatcom volunteers at Pride. There is yellow and white writing that says, "Volunteer for NAMI Whatcom, for more information: email our Peer Program Coordinator, Brylie, at [email protected] " and our logo is at the top as well.]

This is just a friendly reminder that ONLINE Family Support Group meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month.

This means the next group will meet on August 5th.

Always visit www.namiwhatcom.org to get the most up to date info on groups or give our office a call at 360-671-4950

And if you are interested in getting involved with volunteering with our Family Programming, email [email protected] as we could always use more folks, more groups, and more COMMUNITY!

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We are inviting YOU!

Come join us for an Open House at NAMI Whatcom's office on August 27th from 6-7:30!

We will have snacks, chats, and so much more.

Drop by and say hi to our new Executive Director or ask about volunteer opportunities, we will be happy to answer whatever comes our way!

See you soon and check out www.namiwhatcom.org for more information about classes, groups, and resources.

[Image description: A blue and yellow flyer for our Open House. On a dark blue rectangle says, "Join us at the NAMI Whatcom office
(800 E chestnut St) on Thursday August 27th from 6-7:30 pm Snacks-community-chatting-music-games." On a yellow square below says, "We will be introducing our new Executive Director, Karrie Whitney, chatting about upcoming events and volunteer opportunities, and more!" and has a picture of Karrie to the Right. To the left says, "All are welcome." Our logo is also featured at the top with yellow and blue stars and shapes throughout the flyer.]

NAMI Whatcom will be at the Bellingham Public Library's SkillShare space (Central Branch) tomorrow the 15th from 10:30-noon!

Come stop by, get some resources, or hangout and color with Brylie.

See you tomorrow!

And if you aren't able to make it, check out our website for other groups or resources, www.namiwhatcom.org

[Image description: On a gold background with books says, "SkillShare at the Bellingham Public Library, Join NAMI Whatcom at the Bellingham Public Library from 10:30-12:00 on Wednesday, July 15th!" There is our logo at the top and a book in the top right hand corner that says, "Free resources, coloring, chatting and more!" ]