Oscar-nominated actress Mariel Hemingway shares message of hope, inspiration at NAMI Collier County ‘Hope Shines’ luncheon

NAPLES, Fla. – Surrounded by an abundance of sunflowers — a universal symbol of hope and inspiration for those battling mental illness — actress, activist and advocate Mariel Hemingway shared her own eye-opening survivor’s journey with a capacity crowd on Dec. 1 at NAMI Collier County’s annual “Hope Shines” luncheon. The event, hosted at the.

NAMI Collier County expands children’s programs with American Red Cross grant

The grant has funded two staff members to expand free mental and behavioral health services to Collier County children from 2 months to age 18 NAPLES, Fla. (Nov. 17, 2023) – Through its hurricane long-term recovery program, the American Red Cross has granted nearly $200,000 to NAMI Collier County to expand its free children’s program,.

Harold’s Place 41st Annual Thomas McMurray Golf Invitational to benefit NAMI Collier County

Registration available for the four-person scramble tournament Dec. 10 at Naples Hibiscus Golf Club NAPLES, Fla. (Oct. 25, 2023) – The Harold’s Place 41st Annual Thomas McMurray Golf Invitational to benefit the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Collier County is planned Dec. 10 at the recently renovated Naples Hibiscus Golf Club. Registration for the.

NAMI Collier to host Dec. 1 luncheon featuring Oscar-nominated actress Mariel Hemingway

Granddaughter of author Ernest Hemingway will speak about her and her family’s legacy of mental illness NAPLES, Fla. (Oct. 10, 2023) – Oscar-nominated actress Mariel Hemingway will deliver the keynote address of hope and inspiration at NAMI Collier’s Hope Shines Luncheon on Dec. 1 in Naples. The granddaughter of Pulitzer and Nobel Prize-winning novelist Ernest.

Sponsorships available for NAMI Collier County’s 21st ‘Hope Shines’ annual mental health awareness walk May 6

NAMI Collier County has announced sponsorship and registration opportunities for its 21st annual Hope Shines mental health awareness Walk on May 6, during mental health awareness month. The annual walk will be held from 8:30 to 11 a.m. at Baker Park in Naples and will include music, refreshments, face painting, balloon animals and family-friendly fun.

NAMI Collier County to move into a new building with all services under one roof

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Collier County is moving administrative offices and all services into the former Naples Senior Center building at 5025 Castello Drive in Naples. The move will take place in March and the building will be open April 3. Previously, NAMI Collier’s programs were held in several rented spaces, with the.

NAMI Collier Welcomes New Chief Executive Officer

The NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Collier County Board of Directors is pleased to announce that it has appointed Beth Hatch as its chief executive officer (CEO) effective July 26. Hatch comes from Naples and has lengthy experience in the non-profit sector, most recently being the head of Pathways Early Education Center of Immokalee..

NAMI Collier administrative offices move

NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Collier County has moved administrative offices from 6216 Trail Blvd., Naples to 3050 Horseshoe Drive North, Suite 168, Naples. The central telephone number remains 239-260-7300 as will all other contact information. Supportive Housing, HUGS and core administrative services will be moving to the new facility. The Sarah Ann Center,.

NAMI Collier Receives Grant from First Horizon Foundation

NAMI Collier County received a $3,500 grant from the First Horizon Foundation in support of NAMI’s ongoing mission to serve the people of Collier County affected by mental illnesses. NAMI Collier County’s mission is to improve the quality of life for individuals and families affected by serious mental illness through education, support and advocacy. All.

Give back in Naples: Winn-Dixie Community Bag Program aims to eliminate single-use plastics while donating to local nonprofits

This year, local community nonprofits are more in need of support than in any other time in recent years. Now shoppers can give back to the local community and help to reduce single-use plastics by purchasing a special reusable bag at Winn-Dixie. NAMI Collier County has been selected by local Winn-Dixie store leadership as the.