Hodag 10’s Donates $1,000 to NAMI Northern Lakes
Robyn Metz, co-founder of Hodag 10’s, presents a $1,000 check NAMI Northern Lakes Executive Director Mick Fiocchi. Hodag 10’s began just this year. Already this group raised and donated thousands…
Read More2021 Snowball Gala – Thank You, Donors!
Thank you to ALL donors and supporters of the NAMI 2021 NON-Event Snowball Gala, and to ALL our 2020 donors. Because of your continued support, NAMI Northern Lakes and Northern…
Read MoreCrimson Cafe Coffee Fundraiser A Success!
The Crimson Cup dedicated a portion of its proceeds on May 21st to NAMI Northern Lakes, as part of Mental Health Awareness Month. We received a check for $1,136 +…
Read MoreWJFW TV 12 Highlights Mental Health Awareness Month
NAMI Northern Lakes Center is a valuable resource to the Northwoods’ Mental Health Community. Catch an interview with the Center’s Director, Linda Jacobson.
Read MoreNAMI Executive Director spoke to Criminal Justice Class at Nicolet College
Executive Director Mick Fiocchi was invited by Nicolet College Criminal Justice Coordinator Phil Schmidt of Nicolet College to speak to a class about NAMI, mental health and mental illness. May…
Read MoreRecharge! YMCA of the Northwoods
The YMCA of the Northwoods recently ran a series of video presentations called Recharge! The program addresses the seven dimensions of wellness. NAMI Northern Lakes Executive Director Mick Fiocchi was invited to talk about mental health and NAMI, as part of the session on the Emotional dimension of wellness.
Read MoreRemoving Police From Behavioral Crisis Calls In San Francisco
In what will be among the largest and boldest urban police reform experiment in decades San Francisco is creating and preparing to deploy teams of professionals from the fire and health departments — not police — to respond to most calls for people in a psychiatric, behavioral or substance abuse crisis.
Read MoreMarion Police to partner with Foundation 2 on mental health-related calls
MARION, Iowa (Iowa’s News Now) — Marion City Council approved an agreement between the Marion Police Department and Foundation 2 Crisis Services on Thursday night.
The two will develop a co-responder program to embed a Foundation 2 crisis counselor within the department.
Read MoreNAMI Statement On Racial Justice and Mental Health
At NAMI, we know that many people in our communities have been treated poorly and unfairly by the justice system. Last year, the NAMI HelpLine received thousands of calls from people requesting legal resources. We also know that people of color—much like people with mental health conditions—are over-represented in the criminal justice system and often lack access to quality and culturally-competent mental health care.
Read MoreCOVID-19 Shifts Mental Health Awareness to the Forefront
Nearly four months into the COVID-19 pandemic, many Northwoods residents continue to wage daily battles with anxiety, depression and related mental illnesses. At their side is the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Northern Lakes, an all-volunteer nonprofit organization that provides support, public education and advocacy to individuals and families in Oneida, Vilas and Forest counties who are living with mental illness.
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