Mental Illness Awareness Week
October 6th — 12th, 2024

Each year, millions of Americans face the reality of living with a mental health condition. However, mental illness affects everyone directly or indirectly through family, friends or co-workers. That is why each year, during the first week of October, NAMI Lexington and participants across the country raise awareness of mental illness, fight discrimination and provide support through Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW).

We believe that mental health conditions are important to discuss year-round, but highlighting them during MIAW provides a dedicated time for mental health advocates across the country to come together as one unified voice. Since 1990, when Congress officially established the first full week of October as MIAW, advocates have worked together to sponsor activities, large or small, to educate the public about mental illness.

Volunteers Needed!
Oct 11th and Oct 12th!

We can’t hold this event without your help!

We will need help setting up NAMIWalks Lexington

Friday, October 11, 2024 — WALK Set-up Day
and
Saturday, October 12, 2024 — WALK Day

If you would like to volunteer please contact
Julie Joseph prior to the event dates

Call or Text Julie at 859–312-8675
or email at julierebecca@namilex.org

Click Here to Register for NAMIWalks Lexington