Welcome to NAMI-UW!

We are the National Alliance on Mental Illness at the University of Wisconsin-Madison , a student organization dedicated to promoting mental health and fighting the stigma against mental illness through education, advocacy and support. 
Please explore our page to find out how we can support you or how you can make a difference and Stop Stigma with us!

NAMI Wisconsin info can be found here!

Meeting Dates

General Member Zoom Meeting: 4/21, 7-8pm via Zoom
We'll get together to recognize this semester's active members, discuss our plans for next year, and celebrate! We hope to see you there!
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Other Events

Check Your Points - As we near the end of the semester, we encourage you to check how many points you have in our membership spreadsheet. Remember, you need 6 participation points for active membership this semester:
  • Attend a minimum of three (out of six) general meetings
  • Volunteer at one event
  • Participate in one fundraising event
  • Earn one social point
​If you have any concerns about meeting your membership requirements, please reach out to us over email or through office hours! We are very accommodating. 

Fundraising - This semester, you can earn your fundraising point by donating $5+ to an organization that supports mental health! After donating, you should receive a confirmation (e.g., email) or some kind. Forward or screenshot your donation confirmation and send it to nami.wisco@gmail.com anytime between now and April 20, 2021 at 5pm and you'll earn a point! Examples of organizations you could donate to include: Mental Health America, NAMI-Wisconsin, The Trevor Project (LGBTQIA+ Youth), Fear 2 Freedom (Empowers sexual assault victims while educating communities to combat sexual assault). 

Looking to Join the Bandana Project?

If you're a UW Madison student we are asking you to 
stomp the stigmas of mental illness, know your resources
and support those in need! Join #TheBandanaProject
​today! Check out ​www.namiuw.org/the-bandana-project.html to find out how to get involved today!