Members and friends of NAMI Schenectady: We received the note below from Matt Shapiro about an upcoming online event, Sharing Real Stories of Schizophrenia, this Thursday, October 10th at 2 PM. It promises to be informative for all of us. If you want to join, RSVP at the NAMI Facebook page. Dear NAMI Friends and leaders, During this year’s NAMICon, I had the … [Read more...] about 10/10/2024 – Sharing Real Stories of Schizophrenia
Events
10/08/2024 – Special Event – Suicide Prevention
Please join us for a special NAMI Schenectady sponsored event - "A Brief Introduction to Suicide Prevention" presented by Talk Saves Lives (tm). October 8, 2024, 6:00 PM at Emmanuel Friedens Church, 218 Nott Terrace, Schenectady, NY 12307. For membership in attendance, pizza will be served! Please respond by Friday, Oct. 4 at 518-986-9114 or namischenectady@gmail.com so … [Read more...] about 10/08/2024 – Special Event – Suicide Prevention
10/05/2024 – NAMI Walks Capital Region
Join NAMI Schenectady for NAMI Walks Capital Region in support of Mental Health for All! The date and time is Saturday, October 5, 2024 starting at 9:00 AM. Location is Washington Park, Albany, NY. See the poster below for more information on joining the NAMI Schenectady Team for this annual event! … [Read more...] about 10/05/2024 – NAMI Walks Capital Region
Fall 2024 – Family to Family Training Course – Starting 10/10/2024
The next Family to Family training course will start on 10/10/2024. On Thursdays from 6-8:30 pm, for eight life-changing sessions beginning on October 10, we invite you to connect with us and learn in a safe and understanding space, in-person, at Emmanuel Friedens Church, 218 Nott Terrace, Schenectady, NY. This FREE 8-week course, led by experienced NAMI members, is designed … [Read more...] about Fall 2024 – Family to Family Training Course – Starting 10/10/2024
09/14/2024 – Mobilize Recovery Day of Service
"Powerful Peerfection with Purpose." Date: September 14, 2024. Time: 12 - 4 PM. Location: Central Park Pavilion - Schenectady, NY. Join us for an afternoon of connection, creativity, and contribution to honor peer support as an influential specialty. … [Read more...] about 09/14/2024 – Mobilize Recovery Day of Service
NAMI Schenectady – Upcoming Events for 2024!
06/20/2024 – Howlin’ at the Moon Concert Series with “Big Fez and the Surfmatics”
June 20, 2024, NAMI Schenectady will sponsor peer participation in the monthly Howlin’ at the Moon concert series at Mabee Farm in Rotterdam Junction held from 7-9. Contact us at 518-986-9114 (M-F between 9 and 5) to let us know if you’re interested in attending. Give us your full name, and a number we can reach you to reserve a ticket. See our website posts for more … [Read more...] about 06/20/2024 – Howlin’ at the Moon Concert Series with “Big Fez and the Surfmatics”
05/09/2024 – Family to Family Education Program – Update / New Start Date
Our NAMI Schenectady affiliate will be offering the NAMI signature education program, Family-to-Family, right here in Schenectady this spring. It is an eight-week program, taught by experienced, trained educators who themselves have family members with mental illness. This course, like all NAMI courses, is free-of-charge, and is specifically designed for adults who have loved … [Read more...] about 05/09/2024 – Family to Family Education Program – Update / New Start Date
04/28/2024 – Schenectady-Saratoga Symphony Performance, Free Concert Tickets for Peers
03/13/2024 – Legislative Action Day – Telling Our Stories
Legislative Action Day will be March 13, 2024 at the Legislative Office Building in Albany. Cindy Sood, President of the NAMI Schenectady chapter will be attending, but she is looking for one or two NAMI Schenectady members who are not currently on the Board to join her in telling our stories to the Advocate for Mental Health at the Legislature. If you are interested, please … [Read more...] about 03/13/2024 – Legislative Action Day – Telling Our Stories