Upcoming Walk at Roger Williams Park Hopes to End Stigma Associated With Mental Illness

Upcoming Walk at Roger Williams Park Hopes to End Stigma Associated With Mental Illness

The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Rhode Island is inviting the public to help end the stigma associated with mental illness by participating in NAMIWalks Rhode Island at the Temple to Music at Roger Williams Park on Saturday, October 22. The 3.5 mile walk begins at 10:15 a.m. 

"We can't afford to be silent anymore. Across this country, one in five people are living with mental illness. These complicated conditions affect virtually every family and every community. We have to start finding a common language to discuss mental illness and provide the same level of support that we do for people with other diagnoses," says NAMI Rhode Island Executive Director Cindy Elder.

More than 35 teams have already registered to participate in NAMIWalks Rhode Island. All proceeds benefit NAMI Rhode Island or individuals with mental illness, their families, students, teachers, faith communities and the general public. 

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Unregistered walkers are welcome the day of the race as well. You do not need to donate to participate.