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About NAMI Racine County Volunteers

​Our dedicated volunteers are the heart of NAMI Racine County. Volunteers help to improve the lives of people affected by mental illness by sharing their personal experiences, talents, and skills. Whether you are giving your time because our programs have helped you or a loved one or you are passionate about mental health, you can make a difference.
Become a trained peer-leader to facilitate a support group or teach a class:
Be a leader: Family and recovery focused support groups utilize collective lived experiences and learned wisdom.  We encourage those who live with a mental illness, or those who have a family member who live with a mental illness, to become a trained leader.  Those interested in potentially becoming a leader of a group should first attend the group regularly.  Additional training will be provided.
Share your story to help others understand mental illness:
​High Schools: Get trained to be a part of our Ending the Silence (ETS) presentation, which is 50-minute prevention and early intervention program that engages high school students in a discussion about mental health. This presentation is structured to be delivered by a two-person team, one of whom is a young adult living in mental health recovery (18-30 yrs. old). The lead presenter is an adult who identifies as a family member of a person living in mental health recovery.
Advocate for quality mental health care services
Be an advocate: An important part of our work at NAMI Racine County is the role we play as advocates for better quality mental health services, and the support services needed to live in recovery. You can get involved by connecting with your legislators and advocating for two national NAMI legislative priorities: reducing mental illness related incarcerations and focusing on youth mental health initiatives.

​Please contact the NAMI Racine County office for advocacy opportunities.

Become a Volunteer

For detailed information on how to volunteer, please contact the NAMI Racine County Program Director at 262-637-6200.

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​About
​
Contact
​Our Partners
Board Leadership
​Work With Us

Media

Personal Stories
​Virtual Speaker Series

​Programs

For Adults with Mental Illness
For Families and Caregivers
For Youth and Young Adults
Support Groups
​CIT/CIP

Advocacy

Advocacy Basics
Policy Issues
Understanding the Civil Commitment Process
​Personal Stories

Get Involved

Become a Member
Make a Donation
Volunteer
Share your story
Calendar
Newsletter
​Events

Resources

Crisis
Who to Call in Racine County
Emergency Shelter
Food - Racine Meal Sites
​Health - General Medical Care
Health - Substance Abuse Services
Medical Expense Assistance
Mental Health Care and Counseling
Mental Health Social Day Programs
Prescription Drug Patient Assistance Programs
Transportation
Other Benefit Assistance
​Veteran Resources
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  • Home
    • About
    • Contact
    • Our Partners
    • Board Leadership
    • Work With Us
  • Programs
    • For Adults with Mental Illness
    • For Families and Caregivers
    • For Youth and Young Adults
    • Support Groups
    • CIT/CIP
  • Advocacy
    • Advocacy Basics
    • Policy Issues
    • Understanding the Civil Commitment Process
    • Find Your Local Elected Officials
  • Get Involved
    • Membership (New/Renew)
    • Volunteer
    • Share your Story
    • Calendar
    • Newsletter
    • Blog
    • Events >
      • Past Events
  • Make a Donation
  • Resources
    • Crisis
    • Who to call in Racine County
    • Emergency Shelter
    • Food - Racine Meal Sites
    • Health - General Medical Care
    • Health - Substance Use Services
    • Medical Expense Assistance
    • Mental Health Care and Counseling
    • Mental Health Social Day Programs
    • Prescription Drug Patient Assistance Programs
    • Transportation
    • Other Benefit Assistance
    • Veterans Resources
  • Media
    • Personal Stories
    • Virtual Speaker Series