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. The course, like all NAMI courses, is free-of-charge, and this course is specifically designed for adults who … [Read more...] about Spring 2024 – Family to Family Education Program
Events
02/13/2024 – NAMI Schenectady Membership Meeting
Our NAMI Schenectady affiliate will hold its February meeting on Tuesday, February 13th at its new meeting place, Emmanuel Friedens Church, 218 Nott Terrace, downtown Schenectady on the corner of Chapel Street, behind the big MVP building. The meeting place will open at 5:30 pm. The meeting agenda is as follows: 5:30 Board meeting 6:00 Social time with … [Read more...] about 02/13/2024 – NAMI Schenectady Membership Meeting
02/23/2024 – Union College Hockey Tickets!
01/21/2024 – Schenectady-Saratoga Symphony Performance
11/30/2023 – NAMI Schenectady Annual Membership Meeting
11/03/2023-11/05/2023 – NAMI NYS Education Conference
The annual NAMI NYS Education Conference along with the Off the Mask fundraiser will take place Friday, November 3rd through Sunday, November 5th at the Albany Marriot on Wolf Road. This year’s theme is “Our Time: Prioritizing Mental Health in Today’s World.” There will be a variety of sessions on handling crises, children’s mental health, military families, effective … [Read more...] about 11/03/2023-11/05/2023 – NAMI NYS Education Conference
NAMI NYS Education Conference – Scholarship/Reimbursement Opportunity
If you considered attending the NAMI NYS Education Conference but you missed the deadline for applying for a scholarship, your ship has come in. The NAMI Schenectady Board has decided that, thanks to a generous grant from the Hannaford Corporation, the cost of attendance for any of our members will be reimbursed, with three stipulations: You need to register for the … [Read more...] about NAMI NYS Education Conference – Scholarship/Reimbursement Opportunity
10/22/2023 – Schenectady-Saratoga Symphony Orchestra Performance
The Schenectady-Saratoga Symphony Orchestra will be performing 'American Legends' at Proctor's on Sunday, October 22nd at 2 PM, and NAMI Schenectady is happy to provide tickets to peers in recovery. If you are interested in attending this concert with a ticket from the organization, please call our phone number, 518-986-9114, by Sunday, October 15th and leave a message with … [Read more...] about 10/22/2023 – Schenectady-Saratoga Symphony Orchestra Performance
10/05/2023 – Final Howlin’ at the Moon Concert of the season
The final Howlin' at the Moon concert of the season will be held at the Mabee Farm on Thursday, October 5th. NAMI Schenectady will be happy to cover the $10 ticket cost for any peer in recovery who wants to attend the concert. The concert will feature The Moon Shells in addition to Everest Rising, a terrific local band. The concert is from 7-9. Peers should tell the ticket … [Read more...] about 10/05/2023 – Final Howlin’ at the Moon Concert of the season
09/23/2023 – Walking/Hiking Opportunity
Saturday, September 23, 2023. Walk on the Bike/Hike path from Schenectady Community College toward Lock 8. The group will meet at the Schenectady County Public Library parking lot at 1 PM next Saturday, September 23rd. The walk will be led by Art Collins (along with his canine buddy Sasha). Anyone interested in walking with Art and Sasha is encouraged to give Art a call at … [Read more...] about 09/23/2023 – Walking/Hiking Opportunity