NAMI Portage County

NAMI Portage County offers several@presentations and programs for our community. Not seeing what you’re looking for? Contact us and we can customize a presentation/program. Call/text 330-249-1832 or email [email protected].

A small but extremely fun group for our first partnership with the Portage Park District this evening at Dix Park. Our bold discoverers explored ways to help us with our BIG emotions. Excited for the next opportunity to work with this amazing organization… and it’s fantastic people 💛💙💚

Don't forget! Meet us at Dix Park in Ravenna this afternoon for our collaboration event with the Portage Parks District. Me in Mind by NAMI brings emotions education to the level of all ages. From K-8th Grade. Tonight is Discover for K-2. The program will begin at 4:30. Hope to see you and your favorite kiddos there!

The new date has been set! Save the date for NAMI Portage County’s Ride or Roam: Pathways to Mental Health & Hope fundraiser! October 10, 2026. More details coming soon! Keep a look out 👀

New Family Support Group tonight! Have a loved one living with a mental health condition? Looking for others with similar experiences? Our support group will take place every 3rd Wed. at 6:30 at 155 E. Main St., Kent. Parking available on street as well as in the back of the Mental Health & Recovery Board of Portage County. No cost for group.

Hey families! Growing up can come with some big feelings and nature is a great place to build the skills to navigate those emotions.
Join us to better understand our emotions, develop empathy and resilience, and learn effective coping skills from our local NAMI partner! Mindful Me is designed for children in grades K-2 and their families to learn together.
Register to learn this Thursday, June 18th at 4:30pm at Dix Park by visiting our Things To Do page: https://bit.ly/4vRwSgL

NAMI Portage County



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NAMI will be holding a Me in Mind by NAMI program this Thursday in collaboration with the Portage Park District.l for students K-2.

This week in YOUR parks we have something for everyone:
🥾Hikes for all ages and experience.
🍃Programs to promote healthy bodies and healthy minds.
🐝Opportunities to laugh and learn in nature!
Find all of our programs on our Things To Do page! https://bit.ly/42zOShG
What will you explore as we welcome the official start of summer this week?


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NAMI Portage County is excited to be offering a new Family Support Group! Starting this month, we will be holding a support group for those that have loved ones living with a mental health condition. The support group will be held 6:30-8pm at 155 E. Main St., Kent. Parking is free after 5pm in Kent. There is also parking available in the back.

NAMI Portage County is thrilled to announce this event being hosted by Horses for Healing and Hope. A therapeutic horse program. Join us for an afternoon of creativity, reflection, and connection as we create meaningful tribute artwork honoring someone special in our lives.

Whether you’re remembering a beloved family member, cherished pet, dear friend, or treasured horse, this gentle guided workshop will help you transform a favorite photograph into a one-of-a-kind keepsake canvas.

📅 Sunday, June 28
⏰ 2:00–4:00 PM
📍 Running on Faith Ranch, Atwater, Ohio
💲 $15 per participant

✨ No art experience needed
✨ All materials included
✨ 16” x 20” prepared canvas provided

Photo submission is required before the workshop.

Hosted by Horses for Healing and Hope. Please follow the QR code to register. Proceeds will go to Horses for Healing and Hope.