NAMI North Carolina

06/19/2026

Today we recognize Juneteenth - a historical day to celebrate the freedom, resilience, and strength of the African American community.

Our offices and Helpline are CLOSED for the holiday. If you need help today, you are not alone. You can reach qualified peer support at the NC Peer Warmline (855-PEERS-NC), or contact 988 in cases of crisis.

06/18/2026

Come serve a great affiliate! NAMI Wake - National Alliance on Mental Illness is looking for dedicated mental health advocates to serve on their board of directors. Click below for more information!

Have you ever wanted to do more for mental health in your community? This might be the opportunity.

We're recruiting new members to join the NAMI Wake County Board of Directors. Board members provide strategic leadership, support our fundraising work and help us reach more people across Wake County who need mental health support and education.

If that sounds like you or someone you know, we'd love to hear from you. Learn more and apply at nami-wake.org/get-involved/board-recruitment-2026.

06/17/2026

Don't miss our upcoming NAMI at Noon session! Register for our next session on Thurs., June 25!

Join us for an insightful conversation with author and advocate Jesslyn McCutcheon of living with bipolar disorder: the immediate aftermath of a diagnosis, getting past the misconceptions and the stigma, and finding renewed purpose and strength.

https://naminc.org/event/nami-at-noon-finding-hope-in-the-fight-learning-and-living-with-bipolar-disorder/

06/16/2026

Thanks to Vaya for featuring our own Amy Brundle in this article as she shares her personal experiences with complex PTSD.

Any traumatic event can result in PTSD. Our Q&A session with Amy Brundle of NAMI NC provides her real-life experience with learning how to better cope with PTSD.

06/15/2026

Be the envy of everyone at the beach or pool this summer with this beautiful blue NAMIWalks rubber tote!

Simply make a gift of $25 or more to NAMIWalks NC by July 15 and you'll be entered into a raffle to win our NAMIWalks Sky Blue Tote. Every dollar that you give goes toward supporting our free mental health programming.

To give today and enter the raffle, visit our website: https://namiwalks.org/northcarolina

06/15/2026

A huge congratulations to our community supporters the Carolina Hurricanes for bringing home the Stanley Cup! Thank you for inspiring us with a shining example of dedication, resilience, and unwavering team support. ❤️

06/15/2026

Yoga and mental health go hand in hand 🤝

As part of our community inclusion efforts across the state, we recently partnered with NAMI Outer Banks NC and We are K I N D to offer a yoga and mindfulness event on June 9. The event featured a 60 minute movement and meditation session, followed by an informal mental health discussion with resources from NAMI OBX and Trillium Health Resources . Thanks to everyone involved in putting together this impactful community event! 💚

06/12/2026

📣 NAMI at Noon is BACK - Register for our next session on Thurs., June 25!

Join us for an insightful conversation with author and advocate Jesslyn McCutcheon of living with bipolar disorder: the immediate aftermath of a diagnosis, getting past the misconceptions and the stigma, and finding renewed purpose and strength.

Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_n8t-AQcHQXajjxktPjy2uQ #/registration

06/12/2026

We get it - not everyone wants to talk. Use our chat feature for helpful resources on your terms.

06/11/2026

It's so important to be seen and heard for who you are. Find resources just for you, staffed by people who know what you are going through. Reach out to find mental health resources specifically for the LGBTQ community:
Trevor Project: 866-488-7386 or text "START" to 678-678
Rainbow Youth Project: 317-643-4888
LGBT National Hotline: 888-843-4564
Trans Lifeline: 877-565-8860
Hope and help are available.