ORCHESTRATING CHANGE is the documentary film that tells the inspiring story of Me2/Orchestra, the only orchestra in the world created by and for people living with mental illness and those who support them. Co-founded by Ronald Braunstein, once a world-renowned conductor…
Time to have some fun! Each day from September 1 to our NAMIWalks Day on October 3, we’ll offer a fun activity for you to check out. These inspiring activities for your spirit, mind and body include mindful and self-care…
The course is designed specifically for parents, siblings, spouses, teenage and adult children and significant others of persons with a mental health condition. Many family members describe the impact of this program as “life changing.” Please share this information with…
“Where we’re going, we don’t need roads.” – Back to the Future Do you want to learn more about this new route we’re taking with our Walk this year? A walk withOUT a road? Then join us for our NAMIWalks…
Yes, we are taking a new route with our annual outreach and fundraising event! This year’s event is going to be a little different and not just the name! We are NOT canceling it – we wouldn’t think of it…
During Minority Mental Health Month, NAMI is raising awareness about mental health care in underrepresented communities. As part of this initiative, three new installments in NAMI’s “Strength Over Silence” video series have been released. This ongoing docuseries highlights perspectives on…
As the consequences of racial injustice continue to unfold, we need to understand how culture, race and background impact people’s mental health. Mental health conditions do not discriminate based on race, color, gender or identity. However, our background and identity…
Over the weekend of June 27-28, NAMI Vermont had the pleasure to welcome and train five new facilitators to the Connection Support Groups in Vermont! Our trainers, Dan T. & Maria G. did an excellent job in navigating the complex…
We all have mental health, regardless of our sexual orientation or gender identity. However, LGBTQ+ individuals are more than twice as likely to experience a mental health condition compared to individuals that identify as straight. For LGBTQ+ teenagers, they are…