NAMIWalks, the largest mental health event series in the United States, is an annual fundraiser walkathon that takes place over the course of several months in more than 150 locations. These walks promote awareness of mental health to reduce stigma, raise funds for NAMI’s free mental health programs, and build community to let people know they are not alone.
NAMI Peer-to-Peer Course is a free, 8 session educational program for adults with mental illness who are looking to better understand their condition and journey toward recovery. Taught by a trained team of people who’ve been there, the program includes presentations, discussion and interactive exercises. Everything is confidential, and NAMI Jacksonville never recommends a specific medical therapy or treatment approach.
NAMI Peer-to-Peer is a safe, confidential space. The course provides an opportunity for mutual support and growth. Experience compassion and understanding from people who relate to your experiences. This is a place to learn more about recovery in an accepting environment.
Nami Peer-to-Peer helps you:
Bring your family, friends and (friendly, leashed) dogs to participate in our 2024 NAMIWalks Jacksonville 5K fundraiser and join in Walk Day festivities. Our walk raises funds to support NAMI Jax programs and increase awareness of mental health.
Visit the NAMIWalks Jax website to register, donate, and learn more:
Walk. It’s an amazing opportunity to connect with the community and raise awareness for mental health. You must be registered to walk. Register online now or sign a waiver on Walk Day.
Donate to a person or team participating in the walkathon. You can donate online here or at the event. PayPal, cash, or check will be accepted on site on Walk Day.
Volunteer. Volunteers are needed to help with set-up, check-in, cheering walkers and directing them on the route, breakdown and clean up, and more. Sign up to volunteer
Sponsor. Become a sponsor of NAMIWalks Jax to help make a difference in our community. See our sponsorship packet for sponsorship opportunities. Contact Deshawn Ruffin, NAMI Jax Development Manager, at 904-717-3099 or email: d.ruffin@namijax.org.
The walk is an officially measured 5K, but will not be timed. It begins at the Winston Family YMCA at 221 Riverside Ave. We’ll walk south along the Riverbank, through the Riverside Arts Market, past Memorial Park and down to Barrs Street,circling back to Memorial Park then back to the Winston YMCA. See the route map.
Strollers, wheel chairs, wagons, and other safe wheels are welcome, but we can't guarantee against any bumps in the road or sidewalk cracks.
Be safe! Follow sidewalks when possible and obey traffic laws.
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