For community members & groups

1 in 5 of us will deal with a mental health condition this year

Stigma has no place in a healthy community. These programs and resources take it head-on, one lived experience at a time.

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Trainings, presentations and resources for the community

Some offerings are for specific groups like teens or police officers; others can be accessed by virtually anyone.
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Campaign

Below the Surface

A text-line awareness campaign that encourages local teens to consider texting or calling 988 when in need of support.

Course

Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training

Specialized training in which uniformed law enforcement officers learn better responses to emergencies involving people with mental illness.

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Presentation

In Our Own Voice

An opportunity for audiences to challenge assumptions and stereotypes by hearing directly from someone living with a mental health condition.

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TRAINING

Mental Health First Aid

A national program to teach anyone the skills to respond to the signs of mental illness and substance use.

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Course

Provider

Most often accessed as a four-hour course by professionals and para-professionals who work with people experiencing mental illness.

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Resource

Resource & referral line

719.473.8477 — where callers can receive information on organizational and community resources. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., weekdays.

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CONVERSATION SERIES

Sharing Hope

A free, culturally-affirming space where Black and African Ancestry community members share stories, wisdom, and support for mental wellness.

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Presentation

Voices of Hope & Recovery

Often hosted by mental health facilities, a presentation in which NAMI team members share recovery stories and community resources. 

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Presentation

What's on Your Mind?

In partnership with Suicide Prevention Partnership and Diversus Health, a program covering self-care, peer support and community resources for teens.