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Changing the Narrative on Suicide: Start the Conversation

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National Suicide Prevention Month: Shining the Light Together

National Suicide Prevention Month: Shining the Light Together

Sep 23, 2025

By NAMI Southwest Washington September is National Suicide Prevention Month — a time to remember, to educate, and to come...

Shine the Light Summit Save the Date!

Shine the Light Summit Save the Date!

Aug 1, 2025

Saturday, September 13th, 2025 | 2pm-5pm (doors open at 1:45pm) Gaiser Hall, Clark College | Vancouver, WA Join NAMI Southwest...

Supporting & Understanding LGBTQ+ Mental Health

Supporting & Understanding LGBTQ+ Mental Health

Sep 18, 2024

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Shining the Light on Suicide Prevention

Shining the Light on Suicide Prevention

Sep 3, 2024

On September 14th, from 4:00 to 7:00 pm, NAMI Southwest Washington will, at the Clark County Family YMCA, will host...

Music Healing Many: A Celebration of Wellness and Community through Music

Music Healing Many: A Celebration of Wellness and Community through Music

Aug 14, 2024

By NAMI Southwest Washington On September 7th, 2024, the Westin Amphitheater in Kalama, WA, will come alive with the inaugural...

National PTSD Awareness Month: Understanding and Supporting Those Affected

National PTSD Awareness Month: Understanding and Supporting Those Affected

Jun 1, 2024

June marks National PTSD Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and fostering understanding...

Breaking the Silence: How Education Can Save Lives

Breaking the Silence: How Education Can Save Lives

Sep 9, 2023

By NAMI Southwest Washington September is National Suicide Prevention Month, a critical time to shine a spotlight on a deeply...

Creating Hope Through Action

Creating Hope Through Action

Sep 1, 2023

By NAMI Southwest Washington September is a month of transition, as summer slowly yields to the embrace of autumn. It’s...

Shining Light in the Darkness

Shining Light in the Darkness

Aug 1, 2023

By NAMI Southwest Washington A Journey into Suicide Awareness and Prevention In the shadows of life, there are often silent...

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