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NAMI Brazos Valley holding virtual rally with special guest Mayim Bialik from 'The Big Bang Theory'

NAMI is hosting this event to provide awareness and support for those living with mental illness and their families.

BRYAN, Texas — The National Alliance on Mental Illness in the Brazos Valley is hosting the NAMIWalks Virtual Rally to promote awareness of mental illness treatment and recovery.

On July 30 from 6:30-7:30 PM, you can join other mental health supporters across the Brazos Valley. Any funds raised will be used to provide free support groups, educational programs. and referrals for mental health issues within the community.

The event will feature the mayors of Bryan and College Station, representatives from Burleson County and Brazos County Sheriffs' Departments, and the Superintendent of College Station Schools. Also joining to show her support for the NAMI organization will be special guest Mayim Bialik from the hit TV show The Big Bank Theory . 

There is no cost to join in on the virtual event; just make sure to register by July 27 and a link will be sent to you after you register.

NAMI-BV serves Brazos, Burleson, Grimes, Leon, Madison, Robertson, and Washington counties. The organization provides support for families living with loved ones with a mental illness. To find a NAMI support group near you, visit their website.

Join NAMI El Paso for their 7th Annual Minority Mental Health Awaren... ess Month Community Forum. They will focus on different topics such as postpartum, LGBT, cultural competency, and more! For more information, please visit www.namiep.org/mmhm.

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