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Dear Friend:
In less than one month, we'll gather for our 16th Annual NAMIWalks! While the walk event is our signature fundraiser, it is also an important time for the community to come together to #Endstigma.

The numbers are alarming and call us to action! Approximately 4 3.8 million (18.5%) people experience a mental illness in a given year; 1 in 5 youth aged 13–18 (21.4%) experiences a severe mental disorder at some point during their life; and, of the more than 20 million adults in the U.S. who experienced a substance use disorder, more than half had a co-occurring mental illness.

Join us for NAMIWalks on June 9 for food, fun and fellowship! We promise it will be a great time for a great cause!


All the best,
Rachelle A. Martin, Executive Director
NAMIWALKS 2018!
June 9, 2018
Wolfe Park
We'll see you on Saturday, June 9 at Wolfe Park for NAMI’s mental health awareness and fundraising event!

A special thanks to sponsors like VSP whose generous support is moving us closer to our 2018 goal!
When you walk with us you join the movement to raise awareness of mental illness and raise funds for our mission to support, educate and advocate for people living with mental illness, their families and caregivers.
We are pleased to have WBNS-10TV anchor and Host of "Face the State, Scott Light joining us as this year's emcee! The Walk starts at 10:30 a.m.; check begins at 9:30 a.m.
NAMI Ohio 2018
Statewide Conference
Fulfilling the Promise
The NAMI Ohio State Conference welcomed nearly 700 caregivers, persons with lived experience, and NAMI affiliates. NAMI Franklin County presented two workshops: How to Fill Seats at NAMI Programs and Columbus Success Story: Boosting Teens with Creativity and Empowerment.
The conference was an opportunity to “Fulfill the Promise” of a true community - based mental health system that promotes recovery. Continue reading .
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2018 Education and Support Opportunities
NAMI Franklin County educational programs are free; advance registration is required. We have several sessions and classes beginning this summer:
Peer-to-Peer: June 9
NAMI Basics: July 7
Family-to-Family: August 12
Click here for a complete summary of available education and support groups.

For registration and additional information, please visit our website or call (614) 501-6264.
Support. Education. Advocacy.