NAMI Portage and Wood Counties News
New "Raise Your Voice" Club
PJ Jacobs Junior High School has implemented a Raise Your Voice Club for students! Great News!! We'll get more information and share.
** T-shirt Campaign for Mental Health **
Get your own "Mental Health Matters" t-shirt or sweatshirt! Our campaign is up and running! Orders are On Demand and will be printed and shipped directly to you after your order.
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NAMI Portage and Wood Counties is here to support you and those you love whose lives may be affected by mental illness. 1 in 5 people suffer with a mental illness and many go untreated for numerous reasons. Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death in youth age 10-14. As a community we can make a change in these statistics. If we can provide resources, speakers, education, presentations or a listening ear, please don't hesitate to contact us. 715-544-9653.
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If you see us out and about stop by and say hi. We are here for YOU!
If you would like to become a NAMI member or a volunteer for NAMI Portage and Wood Counties please give us a call or drop us an email.
Mental Health Wellness Speakers - Stevens Point
Now 3rd Monday of the Month!!
NAMI Portage and Wood Counties along with the Portage County Suicide Prevention offers a FREE, monthly educational speaker from 6:00-7:00 p.m. at Midstate Independent Living Consultants (MILC) 3262 Church Street, located in the Save A Lot strip mall Stevens Point on the 3rd Monday of the month.
2025 Monthly Speaker Calendar (download calendar)
January 27th - Stephanie Werch
- Safe Zone – LGBTQ Awareness
February 17th - Andrea Mora - NAMI Portage and Wood Counties Board President
March 17th - Michelle Nelson
- Major Mental Illnesses
Cancelled due to weather
April 28th - Bryar Drexler
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Mental Health and Substance
Use (Ripple Effects)
May 19th - MILC
- Advocacy
June 16th - Stacy Nova (Noble)
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Medications Used In
Treatment
July 21st - Andrea Mora
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5 Steps To Living Well With
Mental Illness
August 18th - Gretchen Hintz
- Parenting Coping Skills
September 18th - Morgan Grassl
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Coping Skills Managing
Anxiety
October 20th - Melissa Niedfeldt
- Self-Care (Mindfulness)
November 17th - Ken Farmer
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The Legal History of The
Mental Health System in WI
This monthly event is open to the public. If you need transportation please contact NAMI Portage and Wood Counties at 715-544-9653 or Kathy Hartman at 715-254-5452.
Let's Keep Talking - Marshfield
A Parent and Caregiver Series
Presented by Marshfield Area Coalition for Youth and Marshfield Public Library, presentation at 6:00p.m. at Marshfield Public Library 105 S Maple Ave, located in the Felker Room.
2024 - 2025 (Sept - April)
September 10 - Screen Sanity
Presented by UltraCom
October 15 - Youth Vaping Prevention
November 12 - Youth Mental Health Trends
January 14 - Addiction Science and Youth
February 11 - Suicide Prevention Training (QPR)
April 8 - Navigating Teen Relationships and Dating
All events are open to the public.
Board Meetings
NAMI Portage & Wood Counties Board Meetings The Portage and Wood Counties' monthly board meetings will now be held the fourth Monday of every month from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. at St. Paul Lutheran School, 1919 Wyatt Avenue in Stevens Point, please use Door 3 off the parking lot and watch for signs. We are so grateful to St. Paul Lutheran for allowing us the space. These meetings are opened to the public and we welcome anyone. Learn more about NAMI, our affiliate in Portage and Wood Counties, exciting events, classes an support groups we offer. Get Involved! Mark Your Calendars! Hope to see you in 2025 at a board meeting.
Coping Skills
A presentation by Jesse Portillo and Michele Posey from Opportunity Development Centers in Wisconsin Rapids.
https://on.soundcloud.com/R1vEY
Civic Media Podcast
Andrea Mora and Linda Froehlich discuss the history of the organization, how to understand you have mental illness, and how NAMI can help.
https://civicmedia.us/shows/morning-magazine/2024/05/21/national-alliance-on-mental-illness
WDLB 98.7 Interview
Andrea Mora and Dixie-Lee Weber discussed NAMI in more detail.
https://wdlbam.com/2024/08/20/nami-portage-wood-county-looks-to-build-better-lives-for-those-affected-by-mental-health/