National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Wood County is a leading self-help organization offering free events, educational classes, support groups, and other programs that address mental health for the Wood County community.
NAMI Wood County has a variety of programming throughout the year. This programming is free and available to all Wood County residents.
Peer and Family Support Group is an ongoing support group led and composed of both individuals and loved ones affected by mental illness. The group meets on the second and fourth Thursday of each month from 6-7:30 p.m. at Way Public Library in Perrysburg.
NAMI Wood County is hosting its 2022 Spring T-shirt Sale from now until the end of May. To amplify the message of “Together for Mental Health,” NAMI Wood County will use this time to bring all voices together to advocate for mental health. Their shirt was designed by Liana Carr, winner for their 2022 spring T-shirt design contest. Visit https://namiwoodcounty.org/tshirtfundraiser/ to purchase a T-shirt.
Are you a male identifying individual looking for support with your mental wellness? Join NAMI Wood County’s Men’s Support Group on Zoom the second and fourth Thursday of each month from 6-7:30 p.m. More details at www.namiwoodcounty.org.
If you are looking for a recovery support group for adults, check out NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group. This group meets every Wednesday from 12-1:30 p.m. hybrid – on Zoom and at the NAMI Wood County office: 541 W. Wooster St., Floor 1 in Bowling Green.
If you are interested in becoming a NAMI Wood County member, visit the website for more details. There are many benefits included in a NAMI Wood County member including: discounts on programs, newsletter subscriptions and more. Membership levels range from $5 to $60. You can also volunteer for NAMI Wood County. There are opportunities to get involved as a support group or class facilitator, office volunteer, and more. Visit the website to learn more.
NAMI Wood County is also continuing its NAMI Connections support group in a hybrid model. Other support groups, like Peer and Family, are currently happening in-person. Visit www.namiwodocounty.org for more information and to register for their programming. Email info@namiwoodcounty.org or call 419-352-0626 for more information, and be sure to follow NAMI Wood County on social media at @NAMIWoodCounty for additional resources and updates.
