May is Mental Health Awareness Month

Mental Health Awareness Month

Happy Mental Health Awareness Month!

NAMI Jacksonville is celebrating by offering some great classes and events to educate the public and help end the stigma around mental illness.

Join us at these Mental Health Awareness Month events!

Check this page throughout the month, as we'll be adding more events!

NAMI Jax Fundraising Opportunity on May 8-9

Still need to shop for Mother's Day? We are so happy to be partnering with Kendra Scott at the St. Johns Town Center for a Giveback event.

Shop online at kendrascott.com between midnight May 8 and midnight May 9, and 20% of the proceeds will be donated to NAMI Jacksonville. Enter this code in the "Coupon Code" box: GIVEBACK-LUYPG

Prefer to shop in-store? We will be there in person Friday, May 8, from 1 - 3pm!

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Youth Mental Health Awareness Week
is May 11 -17, 2026

The Florida House of Representatives has enacted a resolution designating the week of May 11-17, 2026 to be Youth Mental Health Awareness Week.
Introduced by Representative Johanna Lopez, the resolution aims to highlight the importance of families, schools, healthcare providers, and community organizations in promoting mental wellness and reducing stigma.
Read the Full Resolution Here

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Free Stigma Reduction Workshop on May 12

Join us for a free workshop focused on how we can work together in our communities to reduce the stigma around seeking care for mental health.

Tuesday, May 12,
from  1 - 4 pm,
at the Jesse Ball duPont Center,
40 E Adams Street,
in downtown Jacksonville.

learn more &
reserve a spot now!
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Northeast Florida, Are You Ready to Get Your Green On?
It's happening on Thursday, May 21!

Our annual Get Your Green On campaign
is Thursday, May 21.
Join us by wearing green, and posting a pic or video on social media and tagging NAMI Jacksonville.
So wear green, grab your friends, families, and colleagues, and together let’s show our support for mental health awareness!
#GetYourGreenOn   #NAMIJax   #MentalHealthMattersJax

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In crisis? Call or text 988.   For non-emergency guidance, contact the NAMI Jacksonville Helpline: 904-323-4723 or email Helpline@namijax.org

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The NAMI Jacksonville Mission is to support and improve the quality of life for family members and those living with mental illnesses and co-occurring substance abuse through compassion, education, and advocacy.

NAMI Jacksonville, an affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization.

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