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Welcome to NAMI St. Louis

NAMI St. Louis is an organization of families, friends and individuals whose lives have been affected by mental illness. Together, we advocate for better lives for those individuals who have a mental illness, and we offer support, education and advocacy as we do so.

Join the NAMI St. Louis Board!

Give back to your community by becoming a NAMI-St. Louis (National Alliance for Mental Illness) Board of Director. The ideal candidate will have experience living with a mental health condition or is a family member of someone living with a mental health condition. We are especially interested in candidates with expertise in marketing, public relations, social media, law, mental health, school administration and non-profit management.

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Family-to-Family

NAMI Family-to-Family is a free, 8-session educational program for family, significant others and friends of people with mental health conditions. NAMI Family-to-Family not only provides information and strategies for taking care of the person you love, but you’ll also find out that you’re not alone. Recovery is a journey, and there is hope.

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NAMI St. Louis Support Groups

NAMI's support groups follow a structured model to ensure you and others in the group have an opportunity to be heard and to be helped. All NAMI St. Louis support groups are free and confidential. Click the link to learn more about online support groups, presentations and community engagement offerings.

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NAMI St. Louis Community Engagement, Education and Presentations

Across the country, thousands of trained NAMI volunteers bring peer-led programs to a wide variety of community settings, from churches to schools to NAMI Affiliates. With the unique understanding of people with lived experience, these programs and support groups provide outstanding free education, skills training and support.

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You Are Not Alone

1 in 5 live with a mental health condition. So chances are you or someone you know has been affected.

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Support & Encourage

If someone you know is struggling with a mental health condition, read more about how to support them.

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Effective Power of Connection: Co-facilitating a NAMI Support Group

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By Sarah Merritt Ryan, from nami.org — I have been in remission from symptoms of serious mental illness (SMI) for 11 years; however, there was a period of my life that was extremely difficult when my symptoms were severe, involving … Read more

1 in 5 Americans in Therapy and Okay With Talking About it

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By Ariana Dawes, — Mental Health Stigma Disappearing for Those in Therapy Americans have been going through it. And more than ever before, they want to talk about it. Many find comfort and hope in getting outdoors, being physically active, … Read more

Quiet Crisis: Depression and Anxiety in Teen Boys Going Undetected

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By Erika Edwards, NBC News — Teenage Boys Show Symptoms of Depression and Anxiety Differently from Girls Teenage boys are drowning in just as much of the depression and anxiety that’s been well documented in girls. Experts warn that many … Read more

Upcoming NAMI St. Louis Events

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  • Schizophrenia Stages: What to Know About Progression January 5, 2024
    For many people, a key point in the progression of schizophrenia is known as the first episode of psychosis and tends to occur between ages 16 and 30. While the episode may trigger medical intervention and a psychiatric evaluation, an early-in-life psychotic episode does not always merit a diagnosis on its own, according to Christine […]
  • How to Find a Great Therapist You Can Actually Afford January 3, 2024
    It shouldn’t have to be so hard, but there are things you can do to make it a little easier. Explore your insurer’s directory of in-network therapists first, then browse online databases. You can check your insurance company’s online directory to start or call them directly to ask for a list of in-network therapists in […]

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myWalgreens Cash Rewards

 

 

NAMI St. Louis is participating in the myWalgreens donation program! You can donate your myWalgreens Cash rewards to NAMI St. Louis NOW THROUGH 2/28/23. At Walgreens, you'll earn unlimited 1% Walgreens Cash rewards when you shop and you can choose how much to donate. It's that easy. Whether you'd like to contribute $1, $5, or more of your myWalgreens Cash rewards, you'll be making a big difference. It really adds up! Please share our exciting news with your family and friends.


Donate Your Schnucks Rewards

When Schnucks Rewards members are logged in, via the app or on the Schnucks website, they will have the option to donate their Rewards Points to preselected nonprofit organization, including NAMI St. Louis. When Schnucks Rewards members are logged in (via the app or the Schnucks website), they will have the option to:

  • Donate all Rewards points to one nonprofit at one time.
  • Donate a portion of their Rewards to one nonprofit.
  • Select one nonprofit to automatically donate Rewards points to on an ongoing basis.

If you haven't already, sign up for Schnucks Rewards on the Schnucks website (www.schnucks.com) or download the app on the App Store or Google Play.

If you have any questions, you can learn more by visiting the Schnucks website at: schnucks.com/donate

Thanks for your support of our mission!

 

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From Next Door To Across the St. Louis Region

Become a Member

Join NAMI St. Louis and join a movement to inspire better lives for Missourians who are affected by mental illness. With membership, you'll receive newsletters and updates on mental health news, you'll be able to engage in discussion groups, and you'll have the opportunity to support others who are affected by mental illness financially and emotionally.

Get Involved

Thank you for your generous tax-deductible donation. You are helping us provide support, education, and advocacy to thousands of people living with mental illness in Missouri.

Get In Touch

The families and members of NAMI St. Louis are here to help! We offer understanding to anyone concerned about mental illnesses and the treatment of mental illness.

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