SIOUX CENTER, Iowa (KTIV) - On Saturday, October 10, NAMI Northwest Iowa organized a mental health awareness walk and resource fair at Children’s Park. The event aimed to connect local agencies and social service organizations with community members to foster mental health awareness.
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NAMI provides monthly support groups for individuals dealing with mental health issues as well as for their friends and family. These gatherings include educational sessions and refreshments, and they are held in both Sioux Center and Spencer, including options for online participation. Additionally, NAMI offers a program called “In Your Own Voice,” which promotes community conversations about mental health.
The walk emphasized support for those affected by mental illness, underlining the motto “no one walks alone.” Kir Cosgrove, vice president of NAMI Northwest Iowa, stated that the event showcased community unity and solidarity in supporting each other.
Cosgrove also encouraged those experiencing a mental health crisis to reach out by calling or texting 988. She emphasized the importance of listening and providing reassurance to individuals facing mental health challenges.
Upcoming support groups include:
- Hope & Healing Support Group in Spencer: October 27, 7–9 p.m., Crosswinds Church, 1900 Grand Ave. #A, Spencer.
- NAMI Support Group in Sioux Center: November 3, 7–8:45 p.m., Sioux Center Public Library, 102 S. Main Ave., Sioux Center.
- Virtual Support Group: November 12. To join, email [email protected].