Monday, Sept. 2 –
- Labor Day, Offices Closed
- CHANGE – NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group will meet virtually on 9/2 only, 6:45-8:15 pm. Register here.
Wed, Sept. 4 –
- NAMIWalks Northern Virginia Virtual Office Hours, 5:00 pm – Ask questions, get answers. 5:00 pm. Get Zoom link here.
Monday, Sept. 9 –
- NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group – In-Person EVERY Monday, Fairfax, 6:45-8:15 pm. Register here.
- Concerned Citizens for Mental Health – Citizens’ Advocacy group, Virtual- 7:00 pm. Register here.
Thurs, Sept. 12 –
- Dulles South NAMI Family Support Group In-Person, Chantilly, 7:00-8:30 pm. Register here.
Saturday, Sept. 21 –
- NAMI Family Support Group – Virtual, 10:00-11:30 am. Register here.
- Community Health Fair, Arcola Church – Dulles, VA, 10:00 am – 1:00pm. More information here.
Sunday, Sept. 29 –
- VOICE Youth & Family Behavioral Health Assembly – Join us for an assembly focused on youth and family behavioral health in Fairfax County. Over 1,000 individuals will gather to to take aim at addressing pressing issues in our community. Fairfax High, 3:15-5:00 pm. Register here.
WEEKLY –
- NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group for Individuals with Mental Health Concerns in the LGBTQ+ community – Every Tuesday, 6:45 pm-8:15 pm. This group meets in-person every Tuesday in Fairfax. For more information and registration, click here.
For a full listing of our free to attend NAMI programs, additional details, and registration information, please visit the calendar on our website.Visit our Calendar
Raise $100 by September 5 – Get a NAMIWalks T-Shirt!
Did you know….? If you want this year’s NAMIWalks Northern Virginia t-shirt, you have to raise $100 by September 5.
Looking for ways to fundraise? Ask our Walk Manager, Reagan, walkmanager@nami-nova.org
WAYS TO EARN – Get Entries for our Walk Day Raffle
New to our Walk this year, a raffle on Walk Day for amazing prizes.
How can you earn raffle entries in September?
SEPTEMBER
WAY TO EARN
NUMBER OF ENTRIES
7th – 8th
Raise or donate $48 in 48 hours
2 entries
14th – 20th
Submit a “Why I walk” statement that we can use in our social media OR post your statement on your social media and tag us
3 entries
21st – 28th
For every 5 donations raised Sep 21-28, earn entries
2 entries for every 5 donations
28th – 29th
For every $200 raised between Sep 28-29, earn entries
3 entries for every $200 raised
Have a question? Need some help? Join us for Walk Office Hours
Weekly Walk Office Hours – Looking for some help with your fundraising? Stuck on the Walk page and don’t know how to edit your story? Want more details on Walk Day?
Join us for Walk Office Hours, Wednesdays at 5pm (virtual). Stay a minute, stay an hour – we will be there to help.
Get Zoom link for meeting HERE.Register for NAMIWalks NoVA 2024 TODAY!
September is Suicide Prevention Month— a time to raise awareness and discuss this urgently important crisis. In addition to shifting public perception, NAMI uses this month to spread hope and vital information to people affected by suicide and suicidal ideation. Our goal is ensuring that individuals, friends, and families have access to the resources they need to discuss suicide prevention and to seek help.
Check out our suicide prevention resources and feel free to use and share. Information includes:
- Know the Warning Signs
- If Someone Tells You They’re Thinking About Suicide
- Additional Resources
- How to Advocate
- Fast Facts
With our back-to-school resources any supportive adult can help young people develop positive mental health habits. We encourage all trusted adults to use the practical strategies, advice, and quick tips to foster meaningful conversations with students about their mental health.
For Parents and Caregivers: Learn how to create safe spaces for your children to talk about mental health and challenges they face while fostering mental wellness habits as a family.
For Educators and Youth Serving Professionals: Ensure you’re prepared to support students by knowing warning signs and cultivating emotional wellness skills within your classrooms and beyond.
For Students: These resources are designed to help students gain crucial, lifelong skills to plan for crises, prevent burnout, prioritize commitments, and more – all so young people know how to access care they need, when they need it.Back-to-School Resources
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