This press release was written by Caroline Chastain for The National Alliance on Mental Illness.
BLOOMINGTON, Ind.—The National Alliance on Mental Illness, known locally as NAMI Indiana, is hosting a community kickoff to officially begin the NAMIWalks event season. The catalyst event will take place tonight at The FAR Center for Contemporary Arts in Bloomington.
NAMIWalks is the largest, most vibrant mental health event series in the country and invites participants to share their stories, build community and walk together to achieve Mental Health for All.
The NAMIWalks Kickoff will feature refreshments, activities and information about NAMI & the upcoming NAMIWalks Indiana. The event is free and open to the public.
WHAT: NAMIWalks Indiana Kickoff
WHEN: July 18th at 6:00-7:30
WHERE: The FAR Center for Contemporary Arts
202 S Rogers St, Bloomington, IN 47404WHO: Mental health supporters from across the state of Indiana.
NAMIWalks will take place at Switchyard Park on Sunday, September 15th. To register and find out more information, please visit www.namiwalks.org/indiana.
Funds raised directly support NAMI’s mission of education, advocacy, support and public awareness.
The National Alliance on Mental Illness, is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. NAMI Indiana promotes awareness of mental health and reduces stigma, raises funds for NAMI’s free, top-rated mental health programs and builds community and lets people know they are not alone.