

State Conference
Breaking Barriers, Building Bridges

Virtual (Whova App)
2025
Registration Open NOW!
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Conference Agenda
9AM-5:00PM on Saturday
Description:
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Though the communities of Washington are diverse and uniquely distinct, we all face challenges in a world that is constantly evolving. Whether navigating economic shifts, adapting to environmental changes, addressing judicial reforms, or overcoming societal barriers, each community is impacted in our own way. Yet, through resilience, connection, and understanding, we can break down these barriers and build bridges that foster mental well-being for all. This is why we come together at the NAMI Washington Annual Conference: to strengthen one another, to leverage collective learning, and to grow our resilience. By embracing change together, we can create a future where every individual has access to the support and resources they need to thrive.
2025 NAMI Washington State Conference
Virtual | September 27th
Virtual - on the Whova App platform (free download in your app store)
9AM-5:00PM on Saturday
CEU credits will be available (TBD)
A full day of compelling learning with regional experts and passionate advocates in the mental health field
Youth Price: $29.00 + fees
Member Price: $39.00 + fees
Non-Member Price: $59.00 + fees
Scholarship: TBD

Agenda
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9:00-9:15 AM – Welcome, Land Acknowledgement
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9:15-9:30 AM– Keynote Speaker
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9:30-10:30 AM – Plenary Session 1: Policy panel
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10:30-10:45 Break
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10:45-11:30 AM - Plenary Session 3: Seattle Times
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11:30-12:30 PM Lunch
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12:30-2:00 PM Breakout Session 1
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2:00-3:30 PM Breakout Session 2
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3:30-3:45 PM Break
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3:45-4:45 PM BPC Showcase & NAMI WA Awards Ceremony
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4:45-5:00 PM Closing Remarks
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Workshops Teaser
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Comfortable Uncomfortable Conversations: Youth Voices Breaking the Silence Through Podcasting
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Approaching Mental Health Through a Decolonized Lens: Centering Immigrant and BIPOC Healing
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Be Heard: Community Voices about Mental Health and Wellness from Refugee and Immigrant Communities
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Expanding Access and Empowering Justice-Involved Individuals: Overcoming Adversity, Reducing Stigma, and Advancing Wellness
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PACT and New Journey's Services
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Differences in Cultural Attitudes Towards Mental Illnesses Matter: A Case Study of Eating Disorders in the South Asian Diaspora
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Bringing Evidence-Based Support Strategies to Caregivers of Youth with Mental Health Challenges: Takeaways from a Collaborative Community Co-Design Process
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Burn the Burnout
Sponsor Exhibitors
Read more about our generous sponsors and the impact they are making on mental health in Washington state!
Scholarships Application
Who can apply? Any NAMI Washington member in good standing - this means NAMI dues are paid and up-to-date. All Washington affiliate members are also members of NAMI Washington.​
Contact Vanessa Osage, Director of Philanthropy, at vosage@namiwa.org for questions and comments!
Patrocinadores de la conferencia NAMI WA 2022
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