Montana NAMIWalk Billboard for 2026

Join the Movement: 2026 Montana NAMIWalk

Mental Health for All

Welcome to the 22nd annual Montana NAMIWalk! Whether you are joining us in person or participating from across the Big Sky State, your support helps us build a community where no one has to navigate mental illness alone.

  • Date: September 20, 2026

  • Main Location: Memorial Park, Helena, MT

  • Time: 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM MDT

  • Goal: Raising awareness and funds for to improve the lives of Montanans with mental health conditions and their families.

Why We Walk

NAMI Montana is dedicated to improving the lives of Montanans living with serious mental illness and their families. When you walk and fundraise, you are directly supporting:

  • Local Support: Proceeds are shared with local affiliates in Helena, Kalispell, Billings, Bozeman, Great Falls, Havre, Missoula, and Southwest Montana.

  • Free Education: Programs like NAMI Family-to-Family and NAMI Connection support groups help individuals and families find hope and healing.

  • Statewide Advocacy: We work at local, state, and federal levels to improve the treatment system so more Montanans get the right care at the right time.

  • Stigma Reduction: Public events like NAMIWalks are our largest tool for fighting stigma and promoting compassion.

How to Participate

  1. Register Early: The Montana NAMIWAlk website will open in Mayr or June.

  2. Form a Team: Gather friends, family, or coworkers to walk "Your Way"—whether that’s in Helena or your own local community.

  3. Fundraise for Impact:

    • Raise $100: Earn the official 2026 NAMIWalks T-shirt.

    • Raise $1,000: Become a Walk Star and receive a commemorative 2026 lapel pin.

  4. Become a Sponsor: Local businesses can gain recognition while supporting a vital cause. For sponsorship inquiries, please contact Colleen Rahn at colleen@namimt.org or (406) 443-7871.

Support NAMI Montana Today

If you cannot join us on September 20th, you can still make a difference by donating online. Your generosity ensures that our support groups, classes, and advocacy remain free for every Montanan who needs them.

Thank you for your critical support to NAMI’s work in Montana!