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Teri’s Thoughts

Greetings all! March has been a very busy month for NAMI Spokane. We’ve received so many great requests from our community lately to learn more about our services, and we want to say thank you to all of you who are spreading the word about NAMI Spokane and our life-changing Signature programs. Our programs are evidence-based and reflect industry best practices, and have been instrumental in changing lives for hundreds of families in the Spokane community. We thank our volunteers for their dedication to our mission and recognize the important work that they do. We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again, we couldn’t do what we do without YOU!

If You Are in Crisis

For emergencies: Dial ‘911’

Spokane’s ‘First Call for Help’: 509-838-4428

NAMI Helpline: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or Text “NAMI” to 741741

National Suicide Prevention Hotline: – 1-800-273-8255 or Online Chat

National Runaway Safeline: 1-800-RUNAWAY (786-2929) or Text 66008 or Online Chat

National Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453)

National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) or Online Chat

National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 or Online Chat

Get Involved

NAMI Spokane is a grassroots, nonprofit, all volunteer organization. We advocate for those who live with mental illnesses and their families. We rely on the talents and generosity of our member volunteers to maintain our office headquarters in the Peyton Building and leading our many education and support programs.
We are excited to have new people join our organization, assisting as we continue the advocacy to erase the stigma of living with mental illness. Please join us today! Dues are only $35 per year. If you are considering financial gifting, we would like to remind you that donations to NAMI Spokane are tax deductible.

To pay dues or to donate to NAMI Spokane using a credit card or PayPal:

From NAMI.ORG—NAMI Received Four Stars From Charity Navigator! This rating shows that NAMI adheres to best practices and fulfills our mission in a financially efficient way.

What's New in Spokane

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April is Spokane Gives Month

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NAMI Walk 2018

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December Appreciation

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October Appreciation!

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Cheryl Strange, former NAMI WA VP, named secretary of DSHS

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