HelpBreaking Mental Health Stigma at NAMIWalks NYC + Mental Health Street Fest
Who: The National Alliance on Mental Illness of New York City (NAMI-NYC)
What: NAMIWalks NYC + Mental Health Street Fest
Enjoy our annual Walk at the scenic, historic Seaport and then a quintessential New York street fest featuring a drum line and music, live mural painting, fitness activities, giveaways, and more. This event celebrates community and connection. FOX 5 Good Day New York Weather Anchor Mike Woods and Traffic Anchor Ines Rosales will host the program and kick off the Walk.
When: Sunday, May 19, 10AM-2PM
Where: The Seaport, Pier 17
Why: In celebration of Mental Health Awareness Month, NAMIWalks NYC + Mental Health Street Fest creates community and breaks stigma around mental illness. 1 in 5 New Yorkers are affected by mental illness and the other 4 are their family and friends. We are ALL impacted, and there are free programs, resources, and community available.
As part of this fundraising campaign, NAMI-NYC aims to raise more than $1 million for its free mental health programs, including classes, 40 support and social groups, family mentoring program, Helpline in 180 languages, educational presentations, and much more. NAMI-NYC is the only direct provider of family support services for people caring for a loved one with mental illness.
Sponsors and street fest exhibitors include FOX, Kramer Levin, Santander, Aetna, Axsome, Click Therapeutics, FS Investments, Gracie Square Hospital, Happy, Mindset, New York Football Giants, New York-Presbyterian, New York Psychotherapy & Counseling Center, New York Road Runners, Oberland, Otsuka, Phoenix House, PMI, Publicis Groupe, Richmond Behavioral Associates, Schwarzman Animal Medical Center, Takeda Lundbeck, Teva, United Healthcare, Värde, and Wegmans
To discuss sponsorship opportunities, please contact Kate at ksteele@naminyc.org.
To walk, start a team, or donate, visit www.namiwalksnyc.org. To learn more about NAMI-NYC Mental Health Awareness Month activities, please visit www.naminyc.org/may.
If you’d like to provide news coverage on Walk Day and/or interview our CEO Matt Kudish on site, please let us know ahead of time: Jennifer Reres, Director of Marketing & Communications, jreres@naminyc.org, 212-417-0950. Thank you for your support!