NAMI Johnson County IA

09/05/2026

🎗 Happy International Charity Day – a day to recognize the power of generosity and the difference we can make when we choose to support causes that matter to us.

Want To Make A Contribution to NAMI Johnson County / R Place Peer Recovery Center?

📬 You can mail cash or checks to 1531 S. Gilbert St., Iowa City, IA 52240. Checks should be made payable to NAMI Johnson County.

💻 You can also contribute online by scanning either our Venmo () or website QR code, or by visiting namijc.org/get-involved/donate.

~ Thank you for your generous tax-deductible donation. You are helping us provide support, education, and advocacy to thousands of people living with mental illness in Iowa 💛 ~

NAMI Johnson County is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. The American Institute of Philanthropy (AIP), the nation’s leading charity watchdog, awarded NAMI an A+ for its cost-effective charitable spending and fundraising practices. NAMI is also certified by the National BBB (Better Business Bureau) as meeting accountability standards.

09/05/2026

🌿 FREE WORKSHOP SERIES: Junk Journaling

A Wellness & Recovery Workshop with Terri Wood, Peer Recovery Specialist

Junk journaling is a low-pressure opportunity to explore creative self-expression in recovery. Join Terri Wood, Peer Recovery Specialist, for all 3 sessions, or drop in when you can! Materials are provided, but feel free to bring any items you’d like to include in your journal: scraps of paper, receipts, stickers, anything you’d like.

📍 Location: GuideLink Center
Main Conference Room
300 Southgate Ave, Iowa City

🗓️ Three weeks of Tuesday sessions
⏰ 11:30 AM–12:30 PM

September 1: Where We’ve Been
September 8: Who We Are
September 15: What’s Next

No registration required. Contact Terri with questions: (319) 440-4491 or [email protected]

09/03/2026

🎥 NEW Lunch & Learn Video! 💙
Learn about Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs) and how they’re improving access, quality, and accountability in behavioral health care.

In this Lunch & Learn, Brooke Johnson shares how CCBHCs are helping expand access to comprehensive mental health and substance use disorder services in our communities.

▶️ Watch now on our YouTube channel! youtu.be/w8fiBcXfOTE

🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe for monthly Lunch & Learn videos.

09/01/2026

Today, and every Tuesday, at 5:30 pm! 💙💚

Join our NAMI Johnson County Connection Recovery Support Group, meeting every Tuesday night from 5:30 to 7:00 pm via Zoom!

NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group is a free, peer-led support group for any adult who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition. You will gain insight from hearing the challenges and successes of others, and the groups are led by trained leaders who've been there. NAMI’s support groups are unique because they follow a structured model to ensure you and others in the group have an opportunity to be heard and to get what you need.
- Free of cost to participants
- Designed for adults (18+) with mental health conditions
- Led by people with mental health conditions
- 90 minutes long and meets weekly
- No specific medical therapy or treatment is endorsed
- Confidential

NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group, In Partnership with R Place Peer Recovery Center

Tuesday Nights 5:30-7:00 PM (CDT)
Via Zoom

Meeting ID: 541 968 849
Password: connection
Dial: 1-312-626-6799 via phone, then follow the prompts.

For More Information
Call (319)-354-3455
Or
Email [email protected]
Or
Scan the provided QR code

Mental Health for All — and Always

namijc.org

08/30/2026

Peers Helping Peers: A Mood Disorder Group💚💙

Do you live with a mood disorder? You are not alone! Join us at R Place Peer Recovery Center in Iowa City for a new IN-PERSON support group designed specifically for individuals navigating mood disorders. 🌱

🗓 When? Sundays, 5 PM – 7 PM
📍 Where? R Place Peer Recovery Center, 702 S. Gilbert St., Suite 111, Iowa City, IA 52245

This group is peer-led, meaning it’s facilitated by two individuals with lived experience managing mood disorders. Together, we’ll share experiences, support one another, and use a mood chart to help relate our emotions and progress.

💬 Looking for community, understanding, and support? This is a safe space where you can connect with others who truly get it. Whether you’re looking for guidance, friendship, or just a place to be heard, we welcome you!

For more information, reach out to Leann at 📧 [email protected] or 📞 319-354-3455.

*Weather Notice: If there is inclement weather, meetings may be canceled. Please check KCRG (kcrg.com/weather/closings) or email Leann for updates.*

Tag someone who might benefit from this group, share this post, and help spread the word! 💙💚

08/28/2026

🎉We’re halfway there!🎉

We’ve heard 22 stories from people across Iowa, and we’re just getting started.

Every story shared helps remind someone they’re not alone, challenges stigma, and helps create a better understanding of mental health and recovery.

Your voice matters. Your story matters. And there’s still room for yours. 🗣️✨

Whether you’ve experienced a mental health condition, supported a loved one, found recovery, or learned something along the way, we want to hear from you!

Let’s keep the conversation going. Share your story and help us reach our goal of 40 stories. Together, we can show Iowa that mental health is something we can talk about openly. 💬💙

08/27/2026