NAMI NORTHWOODS INC
EIN 35-2425427 · Alliances & Advocacy - Mental Health (F01)
What they do
NAMI Northwoods Provided Peer-led Support, Education, and Outreach to Individuals and Families Affected By Mental Health Conditions Across Rural North Central Wisconsin. The Organization Held 32 Peer-led Support Group Meetings, Serving More Than 100 Individuals Through In-person and Virtual Groups Facilitated By Trained Volunteers With Lived Experience. NAMI Northwoods Delivered Community Education and Outreach, Reaching More Than 10,000 Individuals Through Events and Engagement Efforts and Providing Presentations to Increase Awareness and Reduce Stigma. The Organization Supported Youth Mental Health Through Raise Your Voice Clubs In 14 Schools, Empowering Students to Lead Mental Health Awareness and Advocacy Efforts. In Addition, More Than 120 Support Calls and Emails Were Responded To, Connecting Individuals and Families With Resources and Guidance. Two Family to Family Education Courses Were Completed, Helping Participants Better Understand and Support Loved Ones Living With Mental
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About this charity
- Recognized since
- January 2015
- Location
- PO BOX 262, WAUSAU, WI 54402-0262
- County
- Marathon
- In care of
- Tracy Schlegel