Nonprofits of the Northwoods

Nonprofits of the Northwoods: Mental Health Matters

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The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated symptoms of mental illness across the nation.

The Northern Lakes chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness provides services to help.

Listen to the full interview with Executive Director Mick Fiocchi to learn about the support groups NAMI offers and how to support someone dealing with mental illness.

WXPR’s Nonprofits of the Northwoods spotlights organizations in our area that are working to strengthen the community – whether that’s by lending a hand to someone in need, educating about the arts, or caring for the environment.

Erin Gottsacker worked at WXPR as a Morning Edition host and reporter from December 2020 to January 2023. During her time at the station, Erin reported on the issues that matter most in the Northwoods.