For all parents of children living with a mental health diagnosis or symptoms, regardless of the child’s age. Parents of children under 18 and parents of adult children are welcome. 1st & 3rd Saturday, 1 to 2:30pm ET. Share your …
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1 in 5 are affected by mental illness every year. You are not alone.
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When someone you care about develops a mental health condition, it’s hard to know what to do.
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Our workplace mental health training and technical assistance can be tailored for your needs.
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We’re here for you if you’re struggling with your mental health or supporting a loved one. We’re offering our programs in person again at our new office at 307 W. 38th Street, 8th Fl, Manhattan! You can still access our classes, support groups, and many of our programs virtually.
February
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
For all parents of children living with a mental health diagnosis or symptoms, regardless of the child’s age. Parents of children under 18 and parents of adult children are welcome. 1st & 3rd Saturday, 1 to 2:30pm ET. Share your …
February
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Do you like hearing a good book? We will take turns reading a book together. 1st Saturday, 5pm to 6:30pm ET. To join with video, click here – https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89272019416?pwd=bTBGNGdBSURtTVkrc3piaXdkRFJFdz09. To join by phone, dial 646-558-8656, enter Meeting ID: 892 7201 …
February
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
For people who are living with anxiety. 1st Monday of the month, 6 to 7:30pm ET. Develop coping skills, share common experiences, gain self-advocacy skills, and find community. We invite you to join us five minutes before the group starts. To minimize …
February
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
For people aged 18 to 30 living with bipolar, led by peers. 1st & 3rd Monday, 6:30pm to 8pm ET. Develop coping skills, share common experiences, gain self-advocacy skills, and make friends. To join with video, click here – https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87859523809?pwd=ZGh0bFMvMC9mL0VoNFV2WEZ3TFkxZz09. …
February
8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
For adults who identify as Black and have a loved one with a mental illness or symptoms, or any mental health challenge. 1st & 3rd Monday, 8pm to 9:30pm ET. To join with video, click here – https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81371173048?pwd=TlRuVHIwUkgxNyswZDVMSkp3T2dzQT09. To join …
February
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
For adults ages 55+ with mental illness or any mental health challenge. 1st & 3rd Tuesday, 4 to 5:30pm ET. To join with video, click here – https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83968878972?pwd=QnphU2dydXZlZ0pZT3FaODNUaTJzUT09. To join via phone, dial 646-558-8656, enter Meeting ID: 839 6887 8972, …
February
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
For people who identify as Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) and are living with any mental health challenge. This includes South Asians, East Asians, Southeast Asians, North Asians, Middle East Asians, and Pacific Islanders. 1st & 3rd Tuesday, 6 …
February
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
It’s ok to talk about suicide. About 12.2 million adults have thoughts of suicide. This peer-led support group is a safe space to talk about what it’s like to have those thoughts, how to manage them, and find community. 1st …
NAMI-NYC saved my life. I was in a bad place prior to attending my first Support Group. I could no longer carry the load by myself. I was bursting at the seams and saw myself going into a dark place that was familiar. Making that decision to go to the group and sharing with complete strangers was a huge step for me, but after a couple of group sessions, I found a place where I could be vulnerable around my peers
Tanisha M
I’ve gained more empathy. Teaching families how to deal with their relative has been a joy and pleasure, and NAMI has given me that opportunity. As I always tell families, “Even if you cannot help your relative, you can help yourself.”
Pam S
NAMI-NYC has helped me find the words to articulate the importance of mental health. I learn every day that mental health is as important as physical health, and has to be ‘exercised’ and maintained regularly.
Larry B
Rompiendo el estigma sobre la salud mental para proveedores de cuidado en la comunidad latina Nueva York, NY, 1ro de febrero, 2023 — NAMI-NYC está lanzando un Anuncio de Servicio Público (PSA), con el objetivo de alcanzar y romper el estigma …
Last month, Patricia Maher-Brisen, a long-time NAMI-NYC volunteer, passed away. Patricia was a psychiatric nurse who understood the feeling of isolation personally. Because she knew isolation, “she loved people and making life easier for others.” That love radiated and impacted …
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