We strive to create a better tomorrow where all people affected by mental illness can experience hope, recovery and wellness in a world free of stigma. Your contribution helps ensure that no individual or family is alone on their mental health journey.
As a thank you for your monthly contribution, all sustaining donation levels receive:
- A free SEE ME, CALM or Friends & Family presentation for your employees/staff
- A “We Support Mental Health” sticker to display at your place of business
- A mention on social media/newsletter and placement on our Sustaining Donor webpage
Join our Sustaining Donor Program!
For as little as $20/mo you can support NAMI Southwest Washington in our mission to help everyone in our community affected by mental illness. We envision a world where all people affected by mental illness live healthy, fulfilling lives supported by a community that cares, and provide programs that are unavailable or inaccessible elsewhere for individuals and families affected by mental health issues.
There’s a lot of uncertainty in the world right now, but one thing remains clear: people need access to mental health care and support. NAMI Southwest Washington is here to ensure that no one is alone on their mental health journey. Please join our Sustaining Donor Program today!
NAMI Southwest Washington Sustaining Donors
Rebecca Anderson
Barry & Leslie Dahl
Ann Donnelly
Anni & John Furniss
Parthenon Integrative Care, LLC
Cynthia Poe
Stephen Thunstedt
PERSONAL STORY | How NAMI’s Family Support Group Helped Me
When my mother passed away suddenly, I was left to be my brother’s sole caretaker. He had been diagnosed with schizophrenia in his 20s, but he did not accept his diagnosis and spent most of his adult life in the criminal justice system. As my brother’s release date approached, I knew I had to prepare myself for getting him the proper care. I recalled how my mother had struggled to find the right help and support. When I was going through my mother’s possessions, I came across a resource booklet from NAMI.
I immediately recalled the time mom told me that she had found a support group at NAMI and was grateful to discover that she was not alone. I knew I would benefit from this kind of support; I looked online and found NAMI’s Family-to-Family course designed for family members, significant others and friends of people with mental health conditions. This NAMI course changed my life. I was able to get a clear understanding of what it means to have schizophrenia, to fully process the trauma that family members go through while trying to understand and help their loved one get proper treatment.
We must continue the conversation and let others know there is hope – and that our loved ones are entitled to live a quality life free of discrimination. I have accepted that my brother may always reside at an inpatient facility, but because of NAMI, I am able to understand what he is going through with compassion and understanding. Please consider a Sustaining Gift to NAMI SW WA and help us to continue our vital mission: to provide advocacy, education, and support so that all people affected by mental illness can build better lives.