NAMI Fort Wayne is seeking a passionate, collaborative, and community-focused Part-Time Executive Director. This position will be responsible for leadership and operational oversight while advancing the organization's mission of improving the lives of individuals and families affected by mental illness For a position summary, please see additional information on [...]
NAMI Peer-to-Peer is a free, recovery-focused course for adults (18 and older) wishing to establish and maintain wellness in response to mental health challenges. The next class begins November 2nd and runs 8 weeks through December 21st. Classes will be held on Mondays from 6:00-8:00 PM in Chad’s House located directly [...]
Please join us for a candlelight vigil from 8:15 to 8:45 pm on September 22 in memory of the members of our NAMI Fort Wayne family whom we lost to suicide this year. The vigil will follow the monthly Community Connect meeting at Chad's House which begins at 7 PM. [...]
The fall 2026 session will begin on Thursday, September 24th, 2026 and run for 8 weeks ending on November 12th. Class sessions begin promptly at 7:00 PM and generally last for about 2 hours. Larger class sizes may require more discussion time for some topics, but the latest a class will [...]
Join us for the NAMI Fort Wayne Annual Summer Picnic on August 25 from 6–9 PM at North Side Park, PSI OTE Upper Pavilion! It’s a wonderful opportunity to relax, enjoy some great food, connect with friends, and spend time with the NAMI Fort Wayne community. NAMI Fort Wayne will [...]
The walk begins at the big tree with a green ribbon near the pavilion at Lakeside Park on Sunday, July 26 th from 3:00–4:00 PM. Everyone is welcome!
NAMI Fort Wayne presents Fort Wayne--Addressing Homelessness with Amanda Fall, Manager of Homeless Services for the City of Fort Wayne Community Development. This event will take place at Chad's House (directly behind The Carriage House at 3327 Lake Avenue, Fort Wayne) from 7-9 PM on Tuesday, July 28th. Topics to [...]
The Lutheran Foundation Board of Directors has awarded NAMI Fort Wayne a Community Grant in the amount of $8,170 for operational support in 2027. The grant funds will help NAMI Fort Wayne in its mission to improve the overall quality of life for individuals and families living with mental illness [...]
Learn about youth mental health & treatment options * Build communication & problem-solving skills *Advocate for their child in school & healthcare settings NAMI Basics will be held virtually, weekly on Wednesday afternoons starting June 10th and run through July 15th, from 12pm-2:30pm EST. It's a free, 6-session education program for [...]
We love the NAMI Fort Wayne Run White & Blue 5K! A patriotic and family-friendly event. And ALL proceeds benefit NAMI Fort Wayne thanks to our generous sponsors! The Run White & Blue 5K is NAMI Fort Wayne’s annual fundraiser for mental health awareness held annually on July 4th. The 2026 [...]
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Our mission is to improve the total quality of life for the families of persons with severe mental illness and their ill family members through education, support, improved community services, research and advocacy. NAMI Fort Wayne is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization. All charitable donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.
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