NAMI and Iris Place have been selected as the September Mission of the Month (MOM) for First Church. NAMI serves the Fox Valley supporting and empowering individuals with mental illness. Their goal is to create a stigma-free community and society that supports and promotes mental health and recovery.
NAMI raises awareness through education, advocacy, outreach and support programs for individuals and their loved ones. NAMI Fox Valley is an independent nonprofit organization that does not receive any monetary support from the nationwide NAMI alliance.
Iris Place is a healing, trauma-informed, home-like environment that can be an alternative to a visit to the ER or hospital in times of emotional distress or crisis. It offers a safe and welcoming environment where individuals can grow and change with others who have had similar experiences. This is available to all Wisconsin adults, age 18 and over who need assistance with emotional distress due to mental health and/or substance abuse.
NAMI and Iris Place have indicated that their main needs include: Journals, paper towels, small canvases for art projects, toilet paper, postage stamps, reams of white copy paper, and diamond art kits.
Donations may be placed in the wooden box by the Wesley Room. Monetary donations are always welcome and we will do the shopping for you. Thank you.