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988 Live Stream for the Senate Public Health & Welfare and House Health & Human Services committee.

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NAMICon 2022, June 14-16, 2022, ONLINE! You don't want to miss this! Register today!
Meet Payton Keller, Miss Topeka 2022. Payton is a Champion for NAMI Kansas and supporter of NAMIWalks Your Way Kansas 2022! She will be joining us on Walk Day, May 21, 2022, at the West Ridge Mall in Topeka, Kansas. Payton is also raising awareness about mental illness and for mental health within our Kansas schools through the Be UN-Silent campaign. Join her in her efforts for this very important initiative.

Thank you, Payton! We appreciate you!



It is our pleasure to announce Otsuka US as a NAMIWalks Your Way Kansas Platinum Sponsor! Thank you for joining this great cause as we Keep Pace together with the rising need for mental health care and raising awareness about mental illness and for mental health in our Kansas communities.
We appreciate you!
We hope you can join us on May 21, 2022, at the West Ridge Mall in Topeka. Check in starts at 8:30 AM and the Walk starts at 10:00 AM.


It is our pleasure to announce United Health Care Community Plan as a NAMIWalks Your Way Kansas Platinum Sponsor! Thank you for joining this great cause as we Keep Pace together with the rising need for mental health care and raising awareness about mental illness and for mental health in our Kansas communities.
We appreciate you!
We hope you can join us on May 21, 2022, at the West Ridge Mall in Topeka. Check in starts at 8:30 AM and the Walk starts at 10:00 AM.


It is our pleasure to announce Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas as a NAMIWalks Your Way Kansas Platinum Sponsor! Thank you for joining this great cause as we Keep Pace together with the rising need for mental health care and raising awareness about mental illness and for mental health in our Kansas communities.
We appreciate you!
We hope you can join us on May 21, 2022, at the West Ridge Mall in Topeka. Check in starts at 8:30 AM and the Walk starts at 10:00 AM.


It is our pleasure to announce Great Plains UMC KS-NE as a NAMIWalks Your Way Kansas Platinum Sponsor! Thank you for joining this great cause as we Keep Pace together with the rising need for mental health care and raising awareness about mental illness and for mental health in our Kansas communities.

We appreciate you!

We hope you can join us on May 21, 2022, at the West Ridge Mall in Topeka. Check in starts at 8:30 AM and the Walk starts at 10:00 AM.



Thank you, https://www.facebook.com/UMHealthFund, for your ongoing support of NAMI Kansas and your sponsorship for the 20th Annual NAMIWalks Your Way Kansas event, May 21, 2022, at the West Ridge Mall in Topeka. Check in starts at 8:30 AM and Walk starts at 10 AM.

Let's keep the pace!



We are excited to announce that NAMI Kansas received a grant from Walmart Giving! We look forward to the opportunity to Keep Pace with the rising need for mental health care and raising awareness about mental illness and for mental health in our Kansas communities. Thank you Walmart Facility #7440 for joining us in this great cause and being a Platinum Level Sponsor! We appreciate you!

We hope you can join us on May 21, 2022, at the West Ridge Mall in Topeka. Check in starts at 8:30 AM and the Walk starts at 10:00 AM.








Times for any farmer can be stressful. However, no farmer is alone. If you, or someone you know, are suffering from stress, resources are available to help (KansasCorn).
Providing Kansans the resources they need to help cope with ag-related stress (KansasAgStress.org)
Kansas Farmers, thank you for all you do and for helping to raise awareness about mental illness and for mental health. We appreciate you!



Kansas state organization of the National Alliance on Mental Illness.

01/13/2023

NAMI Kansas is seeking people wanting to become STATE TRAINERS! Email Jessica what programs you are interested in at [email protected]

01/12/2023

NAMI Topeka Connection Recovery Support Group meets the 1st and 3rd Fridays 1pm-3:30pm at the Topeka Public Library 2nd Floor.

01/12/2023

NAMI Kansas is offering a FREE ONLINE Family Support Group for Partners and Spouses the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month 7pm-8:30pm via Zoom

01/12/2023

NAMI Kansas is offering FREE Peer to Peer Education Classes March 15 through May 3rd 2pm-4:30pm at the Topeka Library Contact Jessica at [email protected] for information or register at https://720.nami.org/register/35171/details

01/10/2023

Basics State Training is now scheduled for March 25th and 26th ONLINE! Contact Jessica for information at [email protected] or register now https://conta.cc/3itfzTb Basics is taken from the Family to Family Education program and specifically designed for families dealing with adolescents who started experiencing mental health symptoms prior to age 13.

01/10/2023

NAMI Kansas is offering FAMILY TO FAMILY FACILITATOR TRAINING
THURSDAY, FEB 9th, 4PM TO 9PM, FRIDAY, FEB 10TH, 4PM TO 9PM and SATURDAY, FEB 11TH 9AM TO 5PM. Call or email Jessica for details
Register online at https://namikansas.org/event/nami-kansas-family-to-family-teacher-training-3/2023-02-09/

01/09/2023

February 9.10. & 11th NAMI Kansas is having its FAMILY TO FAMILY STATE TRAINING! If you are wanting to become a Family To Family Facilitator, this is your chance! Contact Jessica for details. [email protected] Register at https://namikansas.org/event/nami-kansas-family-to-family-teacher-training-3/2023-02-09/

01/08/2023

January 19,20, and 21st NAMI Kansas is having its FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP STATE TRAINING! If you are wanting to become a Family Support Group Facilitator, this is your chance! Contact Jessica for details. [email protected] Register at https://conta.cc/3jHbD1f

01/06/2023

January 19,20, and 21st NAMI Kansas is having its FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP STATE TRAINING! If you are wanting to become a Family Support Group Facilitator, this is your chance! Contact Jessica for details. [email protected] Register at https://conta.cc/3jHbD1f

01/06/2023

NAMI Kansas is offering FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP FACILITATOR TRAINING
THURSDAY, JANUARY 19TH, 4PM TO 9PM, FRIDAY, JANUARY 20TH, 4PM TO 9PM and SATURDAY, JANUARY 21ST 9AM TO 5PM. Call or email Jessica for details
Register online at https://namikansas.org/event/nami-kansas-family-support-group-leader-training-2/2023-01-19/

01/05/2023

NAMI Kansas offers a FREE ONLINE Family Support Group for Partners and Spouses the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month 7pm to 8:30pm via Zoom

01/05/2023

NAMI Topeka Connection Recovery Support Group meets the 1st and 3rd Fridays 1pm-3:30pm at the Topeka Public Library 2nd Floor.

01/05/2023

NAMI Kansas is offering FREE Peer to Peer Education Classes March 15 through May 3rd 2pm-4:30pm at the Topeka Library Contact Jessica at [email protected] for information or register at https://720.nami.org/register/35171/details

01/03/2023

January 19,20, and 21st NAMI Kansas is having its FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP STATE TRAINING! If you are wanting to become a Family Support Group Facilitator, this is your chance! Contact Jessica for details. [email protected] Register at https://conta.cc/3jHbD1f

๐Ÿ˜ Save the Date ๐Ÿ˜ May 20, 2023 ๐Ÿ˜ 01/03/2023

๐Ÿ˜ Save the Date ๐Ÿ˜ May 20, 2023 ๐Ÿ˜

SAVE THE DATE! NAMIWalks Kansas 2023, May 20th, at the Topeka West High School, Topeka, Kansas! See you there!!!
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๐Ÿ˜ Save the Date ๐Ÿ˜ May 20, 2023 ๐Ÿ˜ NAMIWalks Kansas 2023 Download Document Every Year NAMIWalks Kansas makes a powerful statement to our community as we advance on our goal of Mental Health for All. Through our partnership with Topeka

01/02/2023

Mondays starting January 9th, 2023, NAMI Kansas is offering Family to Family Online Education Classes. Start the year off right by registering now by emailing [email protected]. Get in why you can!

01/02/2023

Mondays starting January 9th, 2023, NAMI Kansas is offering Family to Family Online Education Classes. Start the year off right by registering now by emailing [email protected]. Get in why you can!

Looking ahead to a brand new year 12/31/2022

Looking ahead to a brand new year

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Looking ahead to a brand new year You don't want to miss this. โ€Š Wishing you good times, good cheer, and a memorable 2023! All of us at NAMI Kansas want to thank you for your support this past year. We look forward to our continued pa

Reminder:, Youre Invited to a Virtual Meeting 12/31/2022

Reminder:, Youre Invited to a Virtual Meeting

Start 2023 off right. Still taking registrations for Family to Family Education Classes. Contact Jessica at [email protected] for more info.

Reminder:, Youre Invited to a Virtual Meeting REGISTER NOW - Space is Limited โ€Š โ€Š NAMI Kansas | 1801 SW Wanamaker Rd., Box 164, Topeka, KS 66604 Unsubscribe [email protected] Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice Sent by [email protected]

12/30/2022

Mondays starting January 9th, 2023, NAMI Kansas is offering Family to Family Online Education Classes. Start the year off right by registering now by emailing [email protected]. Get in why you can!

12/30/2022

Mondays starting January 9th, 2023, NAMI Kansas is offering Family to Family Online Education Classes. Start the year off right by registering now by emailing [email protected]. Get in why you can!

12/29/2022

Mondays starting January 9th, 2023, NAMI Kansas is offering Family to Family Online Education Classes. Start the year off right by registering now by emailing [email protected]. Get in why you can!

12/29/2022

NAMI Topeka is having a Family Resource Night January 20th from 6pm-8pm at Countryside UMC 3221 SW Burlingame Rd, Topeka, KS. Meet and Greet NAMI Topeka Board members and volunteers, learn about resources, finger foods/beverages and door prizes! For more information call 785-580-3021 or email [email protected]

12/28/2022

Mondays starting January 9th, 2023, NAMI Kansas is offering Family to Family Online Education Classes. Start the year off right by registering now by emailing [email protected]. Get in why you can! Seats still available!!!

12/27/2022

Mondays starting January 9th, 2023, NAMI Kansas is offering Family to Family Online Education Classes. Start the year off right by registering now by emailing [email protected]. Get in why you can!

12/27/2022

NAMI Topeka is having a Family Resource Night January 20th from 6pm-8pm at Countryside UMC 3221 SW Burlingame Rd, Topeka, KS. Meet and Greet NAMI Topeka Board members and volunteers, learn about resources, finger foods/beverages and door prizes! For more information call 785-580-3021 or email [email protected]

12/26/2022

Mondays starting January 9th, 2023, NAMI Kansas is offering Family to Family Online Education Classes. Start the year off right by registering now by emailing [email protected]. Get in why you can!

Reminder:, Youre Invited to a Virtual Meeting 12/24/2022

Reminder:, Youre Invited to a Virtual Meeting

Register for 2023 Online Family to Family Education Course from NAMI Kansas 6pm to 8:30pm register now. Start 2023 off right.

Reminder:, Youre Invited to a Virtual Meeting REGISTER NOW - Space is Limited โ€Š โ€Š NAMI Kansas | 1801 SW Wanamaker Rd., Box 164, Topeka, KS 66604 Unsubscribe [email protected] Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice Sent by [email protected]

Ellis County mental health court pilot sees success in first year 12/22/2022

Ellis County mental health court pilot sees success in first year

NAMIKS AOT Specialist, Gina Anderson, "I think it's really awesome how all of the different stakeholders have come together โ€” the police department, the sheriff's department, corrections, the judge, the county attorney, the defense attorney โ€” and are making things happen for these people," Anderson said. "It's like watching a flower bloom."

Ellis County mental health court pilot sees success in first year By CRISTINA JANNEYHays PostA new mental health court program in Ellis County has grown to the largest in the state since it launched in Marc

Happy Holidays from NAMI Kansas 12/22/2022

Happy Holidays from NAMI Kansas

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12/22/2022

Its not to late to register for Family to Family Education Classes on Monday nights starting January 9th. ONLINE 6pm to 8:30pm Contact Jessica at [email protected]

12/20/2022

Last chance to register for the FREE NAMI Smarts for Advocacy Module 1 training tomorrow (12/21)! Use the link below :)

Upcoming NAMI Smarts for Advocacy trainings! All currently scheduled trainings will be virtual via zoom.

NAMI Smarts for Advocacy is designed as a series of 3 modules that develop the following skills:

๐Ÿ’› Telling a compelling story that is inspiring and makes an โ€œaskโ€ in 90 seconds

๐Ÿ’™ Writing an effective email, making an elevator speech, and making an impactful phone call

๐Ÿ’› Orchestrating a successful meeting with an elected official

Register here for the 12/21/22 Module 1 training:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUlc-qrrz0rGNBsxR7ILqQ8vr2I-5IFHwU9

12/19/2022

Upcoming NAMI Smarts for Advocacy trainings! All currently scheduled trainings will be virtual via zoom.

NAMI Smarts for Advocacy is designed as a series of 3 modules that develop the following skills:

๐Ÿ’› Telling a compelling story that is inspiring and makes an โ€œaskโ€ in 90 seconds

๐Ÿ’™ Writing an effective email, making an elevator speech, and making an impactful phone call

๐Ÿ’› Orchestrating a successful meeting with an elected official

Register here for the 12/21/22 Module 1 training:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUlc-qrrz0rGNBsxR7ILqQ8vr2I-5IFHwU9

NAMI Family to Family Online Educational Course 12/19/2022

NAMI Family to Family Online Educational Course

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The holidays can be a tough time. Follow it up with The Family to Family Educational Course by NAMI Kansas. Taking registrations now. Contact Jessica at [email protected] or register at the link posted on the flyer

NAMI Family to Family Online Educational Course REGISTER NOW - Space is Limited โ€Š โ€Š NAMI Kansas | 1801 SW Wanamaker Rd., Box 164, Topeka, KS 66604 Unsubscribe [email protected] Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice Sent by [email protected]

Carson Daly on tWitch: 'We have to stop assuming' people are OK 12/17/2022

Carson Daly on tWitch: 'We have to stop assuming' people are OK

Carson Daly on tWitch: 'We have to stop assuming' people are OK Following the death of Stephen โ€˜tWitchโ€™ Boss, TODAYโ€™s Carson Daly gets candid about mental health struggles and suffering in silence. โ€œI think people just have to stop assuming that when you see people on television or see people on social media that they're OK,โ€ he says.

Reminder:, Youre Invited to a Virtual Meeting 12/16/2022

Reminder:, Youre Invited to a Virtual Meeting

Join us for NAMI Kansas' First Family to Family Education Course of 2023! Mondays starting January 9th 6pm-8:30pm Register at https://conta.cc/3sig1Vu

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Reminder:, Youre Invited to a Virtual Meeting REGISTER NOW - Space is Limited โ€Š โ€Š NAMI Kansas | 1801 SW Wanamaker Rd., Box 164, Topeka, KS 66604 Unsubscribe [email protected] Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice Sent by [email protected]

Thomas J. 'Tom' Pitner 12/10/2022

Thomas J. 'Tom' Pitner

A true champion of raising awareness about mental illness and for mental health, rest in peace, Tom. Our thoughts and prayers for Carol, family, and friends.

Thomas J. 'Tom' Pitner Thomasย J.ย โ€œTomโ€ย Pitner, born on August 22, 1933, near

Photos from Lyddon ARTS Consulting LLC's post 12/10/2022

Many thanks to Stacey for her passion and resilience!! We appreciate you and your unwavering support of NAMI Kansas. We also extend a big SHOUT OUT to all bidders, and your support of Lyddon ARTS and raising awareness about mental illness and for mental health! ๐Ÿฅณโค๏ธ๐Ÿฅณ

Photos from Lyddon ARTS Consulting LLC's post 12/09/2022

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12/07/2022

Our Mission

NAMI Kansas is a state-wide organization of the National Alliance on Mental Illness โ€“ a self-help, membership association of individuals living with mental illness, their family members and friends, dedicated to improving the lives of those affected by mental illnesses. We provide leadership and work in partnership with local affiliates to ensure peer support, advocacy, and education.

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Telephone

Address


1801 SW WANAMAKER Road, Box 164
Topeka, KS
66604

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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