We're excited to share some big news with you all! As we prepare to say goodbye to our Ohio City office, we're also gearing up for a fresh start in Midtown Cleveland. While leaving our Ohio City space feels bittersweet, we're looking forward to embracing the new opportunities that Midtown has to offer. We've had some amazing times and made wonderful connections in Ohio City, and we'll carry those memories with us as we move forward. We can't wait to explore our new neighborhood and connect with the community there. Thanks for being a part of this journey with us!

Take the first steps today on the path to hope for all our friends, family, and neighbors as you announce to the whole community: "I AM NAMIWalks." Together, we will all be NAMIWalks 2024—through our commitment, unity, and laughter leading up to, and of course on, Walk Day. 

NAMIWalks is a fantastic event, and you can make a real difference. Register for NAMIWalks and raise $50 by July 5, and you will receive this luggage beverage caddy, Let Lisa know if you need tips or assistance along the way.

On Saturday, April 20th—our Program Director, Cassey Fye and Intern/Helpline Volunteer, Taylor Starke attended Homeless Stand Down hosted by BVU. With over 400 volunteers, 90 providers, and 15 sponsors came together to provide necessary resources to community member experiencing homelessness.

A few of our volunteers attended Men's Health Fair hosted by Metro Health, offering free health screenings and community and career resources. NAMI GC was pleased to share our resources at the event.

Picture taken from Metro Health Instagram.

We partnered with the Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities for an insightful webinar titled 'Understanding Autism: Mental Health Considerations and Support Strategies.' Matt Gesicki, our Outreach and Education Coordinator, found it particularly informative. Alongside clinical insights, Matt noted that the webinar featured a moving testimony from a mother about her experiences with her adult child, offering valuable personal perspectives.

Watch the full webinar, here.

Missed any of our educational webinars? Catch them on our YouTube channel!

Let's Talk Treatment:

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation is a non-invasive treatment that uses magnetic fields to stimulate nerve cells in the brain.

What to expect: The presentation will provide a medical overview of the uses of TMS in responding to treatment-resistant depression.

Facilitated by:

Dr. Jeffrey Turrell

Founder & CEO + Medical Director at

Strive Mental Health and Wellness

Wednesday, May 15th, 2:00PM

LEAP Workshop

The LEAP Workshop is intended especially for family members of individuals with serious mental illnesses that include episodes of mania or psychosis.

What to expect: Dr. Xavier Amador, author of I’m Not Sick, I Don’t Need Help, advises to address mental health symptoms and other problem areas with a tool he calls L.E.A.P. His scientific studies have proven the effectiveness of this method. In this workshop you will learn more productive ways to communicate with your loved one.

Facilitated by:

Megan Rochford, LPCC, MBA

Director of NAMI Helpline Operations at NAMI National

Saturday, May 18th

9:00AM to 12PM

We are partnering with NAMI Lake County to provide a Basics class.

The class begins Thursday, May 9th and is held Thursday, June 13th (6 sessions).

It will be held on Zoom from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM.

What is the NAMI Basics Education Program?

NAMI Basics is a free, six session programs designed for parents and other family caregivers of children and adolescents with emotional and behavioral difficulties. The program is taught by trained teachers who are also the parents or family caregivers of individuals who experienced emotional or behavioral difficulties prior to age 13.

Participants Perspective:

“This is such a great step by step program that walks parents every step of the way. It is as if you are holding their hand through it all.”

“The course is inclusive of almost all aspects of family and child resources. I could have spent a lifetime getting all this information on my own. I feel supported, strong and ready to go forward.”

“NAMI Basics bridges the gap. It provides help that can’t be found in a doctor’s office.”

What is NAMI Family-to-Family?

A free, 8 session educational program for family, friends and significant others of adults with mental health conditions.

The course provides information about anxiety, depressive disorders, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and other mental health conditions. It is designed to increase understanding and advocacy skills while helping participants maintain their own well-being. The program is taught by trained family members who have a loved one with a mental health condition. NAMI Family-to-Family is an evidence-based program.



Art & Journaling

This NAMI Connection Peer Support Group is for peers. The group meets virtually on the first Monday and hybrid (in-person and virtual) via Zoom on the third Monday of each month from 2PM - 4PM.

Register here.

Spousal Support

This support group is for spouses of individuals living with a mental health condition. This group follows a hybrid model, meeting in person while also allowing virtual attendance via Zoom. Meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 - 8:30 PM.

Register here.

The Kaleidoscope Crowd LGBTQ+ Support Group

In partnership with the LGBT Community Center of Greater Cleveland, we are hosting a peer-facilitated mental health support group for LGBTQ individuals (ages 18+). This group meets every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month at 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM.

Register here.

We are proud to be a community partner on The City Club of Cleveland's upcoming forum:

The Truth About Lethal Means, Suicide Prevention, and Mental Health

Friday, May 31st, 2024

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

The City Club of Cleveland

1317 Euclid Avenue, Suite 100

Cleveland, OH 44115

For more information, click here. Discount code for tickets: NAMI0531