Each year, the Associated Clinic of Psychology team proudly sponsors and partners with the National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI) walk. This annual walk brings attention to the importance of mental health awareness, providing an opportunity for community members to make an impact and spread awareness of mental illness.
We invite everyone in our community to join us in helping to shine light on mental illness by joining us on this year’s mental health walk. Participating in this walk is more than just completing a 5K walk. Your attendance helps show your support for all the individuals in our community who suffer from mental illness, serving as an ally as we stand together as one. We believe in “mental health for all.”
What is the NAMI Walk?
NAMI refers to the National Alliance on Mental Health, an organization dedicated to advocacy, awareness, and bettering the lives of individuals affected by mental health conditions.
This inclusive community event brings together everyone in the community who has suffered from mental illness or supports those who have.
Not only does attending a mental health awareness walk show your support, but it’s also a great time!
Information about NAMI Walk 2025
Event Day Details:
Saturday, September 27 at Minnehaha Regional Park | 11 am
Address: 4901 S Minnehaha Dr., Minneapolis, MN 55417
For more information or to join us/register for the 2025 NAMI Walk-Minneapolis event, visit NAMIWALKS online. This inclusive community event is free to attend (no registration fee), and healthy snacks and water are provided free of charge. We welcome participants who wish to support the efforts of the NAMI walk 2025 to donate online, should they wish to do so.
Schedule of Events
11:00 am: Registration/check-in and festivities begin. A resource fair will be available to gather great resources on mental health awareness from various sponsors. Check out the Tree of Hope to leave an encouraging message for individuals suffering from mental illness. A children’s tent will also be available to spark joy and creativity in the little ones attending.
Be sure to stop by the snack shack to pick up a healthy snack and grab a photo with friends and family at the photo booth. Various food trucks will also be on-site at the Nami Walk, such as Eggroll Queen, Waffle Bar, and more (if you wish to purchase food).
11:45 am: Opening ceremony/program begins with International Reggae All-Stars
1:00 pm: Mental health walk begins
3:00 pm: Festivities come to a close for another year! Volunteers and event staff will begin to clean up the event. We invite you to stay tuned for information about NAMI walks for next year to join us again.
Getting There: Parking & More
Free parking is available to those who wish to drive to the event. Free shuttle service is available that will run from 10:30 am to 3:30 pm, circling regularly between the Minnehaha Falls turnaround and the following lot.
Supporting Mental Health Awareness After NAMI Walks 2025
The annual NAMI walk of 2025 is just one of many ways you can help support individuals suffering from mental health issues. In the United States, it is estimated that 1 in 5 adults (about 23% of the adult population) suffer from a mental illness in any given year.
Even if you cannot attend this year’s 2025 Nami Walk, there are still plenty of ways you can show your support and help raise awareness of mental illness. Some actionable steps you can take today and beyond the mental health awareness walk:
- Reach out and check in on individuals in your social circle (friends and family) – a simple check-in can make an impactful difference for a person with mental illness
- Educate and read into mental health/illness, and know the signs to look for in others
- Stay connected in the community and attend local mental health awareness events to show your support
- Reach out for professional support and attend community groups if you are suffering from symptoms of mental illness
Foster Hope by Attending the NAMI 2025 Mental Health Awareness Walk
If you or someone you know is suffering from a mental illness, we’re here to help. Reach out to the Associated Clinic of Psychology team for support and schedule an appointment with our providers today. With locations across the Twin Cities Metro and beyond and telehealth options, we’re here to help.
