***NOTICE: For the health and safety of our community members, staff and volunteers, our office will be closed to the public until further notice due to the current pandemic. Support groups are being held via Zoom at this time. If you are interested in attending a virtual group, please contact our office at 608-743-9828 and leave a message or email Lindsay at lindsay@namirockcounty.org. We will keep you posted through Facebook and our website when our office re-opens.
We encourage everyone to follow the recommendations of our public and health officials to stay as healthy as possible. Trying times such as these can create extra stress and anxiety so we also encourage you to practice self care and positive coping skills as we work through this.
We encourage everyone to follow the recommendations of our public and health officials to stay as healthy as possible. Trying times such as these can create extra stress and anxiety so we also encourage you to practice self care and positive coping skills as we work through this.
NAMI’s Statement On Recent Racist Incidents
5/29/2020
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) today released the following statement from CEO Daniel H. Gillison, Jr., regarding recent racist incidents across the country and their impact on mental health:
“The effect of racism and racial trauma on mental health is real and cannot be ignored. The disparity in access to mental health care in communities of color cannot be ignored. The inequality and lack of cultural competency in mental health treatment cannot be ignored.
“Our nation’s African American community is going through an extremely painful experience, pain that has been inflicted upon this community repeatedly throughout history and is magnified by mass media and repeated deaths. We stand with all the families, friends and communities who have lost loved ones senselessly due to racism. And, with more than 100,000 lives lost to the coronavirus pandemic – disproportionately from minority communities – these recent deaths add gasoline to the fire of injustice.
“While there is much we need to do to address racism in our country, we must not forget the importance of mental health as we do so. Racism is a public health crisis.
“As the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization, it is our responsibility to serve all. While as an organization we are still early in our intentional Diversity, Equity and Inclusion journey and have much to do, we have renewed our commitment to our values. We continue to strive to deliver help and hope to all who need it.
“NAMI stands in solidarity with everyone impacted across the country. You are not alone.”
***https://namiwisconsin.org/namis-statement-on-recent-racist-incidents/
5/29/2020
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) today released the following statement from CEO Daniel H. Gillison, Jr., regarding recent racist incidents across the country and their impact on mental health:
“The effect of racism and racial trauma on mental health is real and cannot be ignored. The disparity in access to mental health care in communities of color cannot be ignored. The inequality and lack of cultural competency in mental health treatment cannot be ignored.
“Our nation’s African American community is going through an extremely painful experience, pain that has been inflicted upon this community repeatedly throughout history and is magnified by mass media and repeated deaths. We stand with all the families, friends and communities who have lost loved ones senselessly due to racism. And, with more than 100,000 lives lost to the coronavirus pandemic – disproportionately from minority communities – these recent deaths add gasoline to the fire of injustice.
“While there is much we need to do to address racism in our country, we must not forget the importance of mental health as we do so. Racism is a public health crisis.
“As the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization, it is our responsibility to serve all. While as an organization we are still early in our intentional Diversity, Equity and Inclusion journey and have much to do, we have renewed our commitment to our values. We continue to strive to deliver help and hope to all who need it.
“NAMI stands in solidarity with everyone impacted across the country. You are not alone.”
***https://namiwisconsin.org/namis-statement-on-recent-racist-incidents/
NAMI has released an informational guide to reference regarding the COVID-19 pandemic: https://www.nami.org/covid-19-guide
MISSION STATEMENT
NAMI Rock County is a non-profit organization that provides support, education, and advocacy throughout Rock County on behalf of individuals and families affected by mental illness.
Stigma around mental illness, leads to shame, guilt, and discrimination. But, by working together, we can reduce that stigma and, in turn, encourage support and treatment to improve the lives of individuals affected by mental illness!
Stigma around mental illness, leads to shame, guilt, and discrimination. But, by working together, we can reduce that stigma and, in turn, encourage support and treatment to improve the lives of individuals affected by mental illness!
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Business hours are: Monday - Thursday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
***Please note that staff is not always in the office during business hours. Calling ahead and scheduling an appointment is recommended. |
What to do in a mental health emergency
NAMI Rock County volunteers do not provide emergency crisis services.
Please call 911 if you or a loved one are in immediate danger.
Or call Rock County Crisis Intervention: 608-757-5025
Please call 911 if you or a loved one are in immediate danger.
Or call Rock County Crisis Intervention: 608-757-5025
