Mental Health Street Fest and NAMIWalks NYC

Join us Saturday, May 20 for our Mental Health Street Fest and 17th Annual NAMIWalks at the Seaport!

Start a team, donate, or volunteer at the biggest mental health walk in the nation. Decompress with a free yoga session, enjoy a refreshing walk at the scenic Seaport, make connections, watch live mural painting, and treat yourself to some ice cream. See you there!

ReelAbilities Film Festival

Join us for Mental Health Shorts on Saturday, April 29, 4 PM at JCC Manhattan. NAMI-NYC’s CEO Matt Kudish will be moderating a panel discussion following the screening. Apply a special 20% discount available to our community using the discount code: naminyc.

Community Building Through Running and its Mental Health Benefits 

On Tuesday, May 9, 6 PM, join NYRR for a panel discussion on the benefits of running. Our CEO Matt Kudish will be speaking alongside NYRR CEO Rob Simmelkjaer and others. Moderated by Cindy Hsu of WCBS. Seats are limited. In person at NYRR Run Center, 320 W. 57th Street, Manhattan. Register today!  

Kracking Up: A Crazy Night of Mental Health Comedy

Don’t miss this comedy show on Saturday, May 13, 9:30 PM at Caveat in lower Manhattan. Featuring our community member Michelle Hammer and a lineup of New York comedians breaking stigma around mental illness. Tickets are $15.

ASICS Panel Discussion & Blue Jean Mile Run 

Join us on Thursday, May 18 at 5:30 PM for a thoughtful discussion surrounding mental health, including our Support Groups Manager Carla Murray. After the discussion, there will be a group run of the ASICS Blue Jean Mile, so wear your favorite blue jeans, ASICS sneakers, and be ready for a fun run. In person at ASICS store at 420 West 14 Street, Manhattan. RSVP today.

Sound Mind Concert for Mental Health

Sound Mind has an outstanding lineup this year and new location. Walk with NAMI-NYC on Saturday, May 20 and then hop on over to Bushwick, Brooklyn for Sound Mind Music Festival for Mental Health. DJ sets presented by House of Yes and food from Smorgasburg. Lineup features: Iron and Wine, Hiss Golden Messenger, Langhorne Slim, Kamauu, and Pom Pom Squad. Free.

You Are Not Alone Film Screening & Panel Discussion

Join us on Wednesday, May 24 at 6 PM at NAMI-NYC’s office for a short film screening and panel discussion with You Are Not Alone Mural artists who sparked a global conversation about mental health through public art and the Folktale Creative documentary team who captured the movement. 

Town Hall on Maternal Mental Health 

Join us on Thursday, May 25, 6:15 PM for Thriving Through Pregnancy: Town Hall on Maternal Mental Health. Together, let’s envision a world where pregnant persons thrive and have the mental health care they need! This event is virtual. Register here.

5th Annual Smash The Stigma 

On Wednesday, May 31, 7 PM, join the Shearith Israel’s Jewish communal conversation on mental Illness and suicide. Our CEO Matt Kudish will be participating in the discussion. In person at 2 West 70th Street, Manhattan. Add to your calendar.