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NAMI Ramsey County responds to mental health and mental illness concerns specific to Ramsey County, Minnesota. 

We support, educate, and advocate for those in our community who live with a mental illness and the people who care for them.

What We've Done in 2021

  • Hosted a holiday party for NAMI Ramsey members, December
  • Hosted Early Signs of Mental Illness in Children panel discussion, October
  • Provided input to NAMI Minnesota for 2022 legislative priorities at September board meeting
  • Provided input to 988 representatives at September board meeting
  • Tabled at the University of St. Thomas's Community Partner & Career Fair
  • Hosted a book club in September discussing children's mental health and Bipolar Disorder
  • Tabled at Macalester College's Involvement Fair
  • Served as a panel for discussion with Ramsey County League of Local Government, sharing experiences with mental illnesses
  • Hosted book club in August discussing Schizophrenia
  • Hosted a book club in July
  • Initiated a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion standing board item to monitor our progress
  • Hosted a book club in June
  • Contributed NAMI publications to Ramsey County Children's Mental Health Collaborative's hospital backpack program that gives families resources when their child leaves a hospital
  • Initiated a partnership with the Ramsey County Children’s Mental Health Collaborative
  • Hosted a book club in May
  • Hosted an In Our Own Voice presentation by board member Carrie for Mental Health Awareness Month (May)
  • Wrote a letter of support for a flavored tobacco ordinance in Shoreview. Read it here.
  • Hosted a book club in April discussing Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
  • Hosted a table at the virtual Family Wellbeing Resource Fair, sharing NAMI Ramsey's resources with attendees
  • Hosted a book club in March discussing children's mental health
  • Participated in Mental Health Day on the Hill--meeting with legislators virtually to advocate for those who live with a mental illness
  • Wrote a letter urging the prioritization of emergency and affordable housing in Ramsey County. Read it here. 
  • Wrote a letter of support for Services for Engagement in Treatment. Read it here. 
  • Published our report from our listening session on police interactions in mental health crises. Read it here.
  • Started a new online Connections Support Group, a peer-led support group for adults who live with a mental illness. Register here. 

In the News!

  • With revitalized leadership, a Twin Cities NAMI affiliate is flexing its muscles — by focusing county-level advocacy by MinnPost, November 1, 2021

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Contact Us

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namiramseycounty@namimn.org
namihelps@namimn.org (helpline)

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phone

651.645.2948 x 126
651.645.2948 x 117 (helpline)

address

NAMI Minnesota
Attn: NAMI Ramsey County
1919 University Ave. W #400
St. Paul, MN 55104


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  • HOME
  • ABOUT
    • What We Do
    • LEADERSHIP >
      • Our Board
      • Committees
    • Mental Illnesses
    • Press
    • COVID-19
  • FIND SUPPORT
    • SUPPORT GROUPS
    • RESOURCES
  • Events
    • Events Calendar
    • Book Club
    • NAMIWalks
    • Summer Picnic
    • Day on the Hill
  • GET INVOLVED
    • VOLUNTEER
    • BECOME A MEMBER
  • Blog
  • Donate
  • Shop