NAMI Montana

NAMI Montana NAMI Montana is a grassroots organizations that supports, educates, and advocates for Montanans who live with serious mental illnesses and their families.

NAMI Montana is a grassroots organization who supports, educates and advocates for Montanans who live with serious mental illness and their families.

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06/16/2026

Keep up with NAMI Montana through our newsletter.

06/16/2026

Throughout history, many influential figures have quietly struggled with mental health challenges. This series highlights well-known individuals whose experiences remind us that mental health has always been part of the human story.

Frederic Chopin

Frederic Chopin is remembered as one of the most influential composers in the history of classical music, a man who could evoke the full spectrum of human emotions through his music. But behind his breathtaking compositions was a lifelong battle with depression.

Chopin's emotional honesty flowed directly into his music — his iconic Nocturnes are laden with joy, sorrow, longing, and despair, reflecting the personal struggles he carried throughout his life. His intimate relationship with French novelist George Sand provided crucial emotional support during his most turbulent years.

Though depression and declining health contributed to his early death at just 39 years old, Chopin's ability to transmute personal pain into timeless art left a legacy that continues to inspire the world today.

Head over to our website to read the full story and learn more about Frederic Chopin's journey.

NAMI Montana’s Yellowstone County Resource Guide brings together mental health and addiction services, crisis contacts, ...
06/14/2026

NAMI Montana’s Yellowstone County Resource Guide brings together mental health and addiction services, crisis contacts, family support, and more for the Billings area. Check the link in bio to access the full Yellowstone County Resource Guide.

06/14/2026

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06/12/2026

Throughout history, many influential figures have quietly struggled with mental health challenges. This series highlights well-known individuals whose experiences remind us that mental health has always been part of the human story.

Mary Shelley

Mary Shelley, author of Frankenstein, is known for shaping one of the most iconic stories in literature. But her life was marked by personal loss and emotional hardship.

Shelley experienced grief, isolation, and symptoms of depression following the loss of loved ones, including several of her children. These experiences influenced the themes of loss and humanity found in her writing.

Her story reminds us that creative expression can be a powerful way to process and understand difficult emotions.

Head over to our website to read the full story and learn more about Mary Shelley’s journey.

Mark your calendars! The NAMIWalk is coming up in September. Visit the link in our bio for more information.
06/11/2026

Mark your calendars! The NAMIWalk is coming up in September. Visit the link in our bio for more information.

06/10/2026

Mental Health in History

Throughout history, many influential figures have quietly struggled with mental health challenges. This series highlights well-known individuals whose experiences remind us that mental health has always been part of the human story.

Isaac Newton

Isaac Newton is known as one of the greatest scientists in history, famous for discovering the laws of motion and gravity. But beyond his groundbreaking work, historians believe he experienced patterns consistent with bipolar disorder.

Newton went through periods of intense productivity followed by times of isolation and withdrawal. During these quieter moments, he often stepped back to reflect and work through complex ideas.

His story reminds us that mental health challenges can affect anyone, including some of the most brilliant minds in history.
Head over to our website to read the full story and learn more about Isaac Newton’s journey.

06/10/2026

Throughout history, many influential figures have quietly struggled with mental health challenges. This series highlights well-known individuals whose experiences remind us that mental health has always been part of the human story.

Zora Neale Hurston

Zora Neale Hurston was a towering figure of the Harlem Renaissance — a celebrated author, renowned anthropologist, and a woman of extraordinary resilience. But behind her remarkable public achievements were quiet battles with depression and the weight of navigating racial prejudice, gender bias, and poverty all at once.

Growing up in Eatonville, Florida, one of the first incorporated all-Black towns in America, Hurston developed an unshakeable authenticity that defined her life and work. Her most beloved novel, Their Eyes Were Watching God, drew deeply from the intimate experiences of African American women and reflected her belief in the profound power of personal stories.

Even in her later years, when she struggled financially and worked as a maid despite a celebrated body of published work, Hurston never lost her passion or her spirit. Her life reminds us that mental health challenges do not diminish a person's brilliance — and that resilience, authenticity, and a connection to the natural world can be powerful sources of healing.

Head over to our website to read the full story and learn more about Zora Neale Hurston's journey.

Looking for support in the Flathead area? NAMI Montana’s resource guide includes mental health and addiction services, c...
06/08/2026

Looking for support in the Flathead area? NAMI Montana’s resource guide includes mental health and addiction services, crisis resources, housing assistance, financial help, and more. Visit the link in bio to see the full Flathead County Resource Guide.

Address

130 Neill Avenue , Suite B, Office A
Helena, MT
59601

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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+14064437871

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