Over 700 mental health allies showed up to walk 1.1 miles in support of NAMI Utah. (Cassie Goff/City Journals)

NAMI Utah is able to offer life-saving peer support classes and groups to the public at no cost. (Cassie Goff/City Journals)

Representatives from the Huntsman Mental Health Institute participated as a Gold Sponsor for the NAMIWAlk 2026 events. (Cassie Goff/City Journals)

Offering alternative forms of meditative care, a sound bath meditation workshop was led for participants of the NAMIWalk events. (Cassie Goff/City Journals)

Even though Utah currently ranks second in the nation for mental health diagnoses, there are still areas in a good portion of the state with limited psychiatric resources. (Cassie Goff/City Journals)

NAMI mental health programs bring together families, advocates and state leaders on a shared mission to combat stigma around mental health and promote recovery. (Cassie Goff/City Journals)

Local EōS Fitness instructors lead NAMI walk attendees in a 30 min. hip hop dance class to support varying forms of exercise. (Cassie Goff/City Journals)

Attendees of NAMIWalk 2026 participated in a 1.1 mile fun walk. (Cassie Goff/City Journals)

All funds raised from the Utah NAMIWalk 2026 went to support evidence-based mental health resources for Utah residents and families. (Cassie Goff/City Journals)

The NAMI community event featured guest speakers, live entertainment, family activities, and yes, even food! (Cassie Goff/City Journals)

Local EōS Fitness instructors lead NAMI walk attendees in a 30 min. hip hop dance class to support varying forms of exercise. (Cassie Goff/City Journals)

Hundreds of Utah families have walked in NAMIWalk events to honor their loved ones and celebrate mental health recovery. (Cassie Goff/City Journals)