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Latine Voices Story Hour
October 27 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm EDT
NAMI-NYC proudly presents a special In Our Own Voice (IOOV) presentation: Latine Voices Story Hour on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 6-7 PM on Zoom. NAMI-NYC community members, Nina and Miguel, will share their personal story of mental health challenges and their road to recovery.
In Our Own Voice adds a critical perspective to the popular understanding of what people with mental illness are like. This presentation will provide you with:
- A first-hand account of what it’s like to live with a mental illness. Presenters humanize this misunderstood topic by demonstrating that it’s possible—and common—to live well with mental illness.
- A chance to ask the presenters questions, which allows for a deeper understanding of mental health challenges and dispels stereotypes.
- The understanding and hope that every person living with a mental health condition can lead a fulfilling life
Our Presenters:
Nina is a Brooklyn-born mental health advocate, public speaker, writer, and coordinator of NAMI-NYC’s In Our Own Voice program. Before becoming a staff member at NAMI-NYC, she was a long-standing volunteer for over 7 years, speaking at schools, hospitals, and various community spaces and has been recognized as NAMI-NYC’s Volunteer of the Year award. She is passionate about sharing her story to combat the stigma surrounding mental health. Nina aims to inspire and motivate others on their paths to self-acceptance and resilience.
Miguel, almost two decades ago, experienced six hospitalizations in eight years and, at times, did not have a place to call home. With NAMI-NYC as a foundation of his recovery, Miguel learned to manage bipolar disorder and suicidal thoughts. Today, Miguel is an active NAMI-NYC volunteer, teaching our Peer-to-Peer LGBTQ+ class and serving as an Advocacy Ambassador. Miguel also went back to school to become a social worker. Miguel has been instrumental in developing one-of-a-kind NAMI-NYC support groups, such as Hearing Voices and Living with Thoughts of Suicide. Miguel has been recognized with NAMI-NYC’s Volunteer of the Year award and is a frequent mental health champion at public events and in the media.