Community Conversations

A free series of expert-led panel discussions on a variety of topics related to mental health.

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About this Series

Join us for NAMI Vermont’s Community Conversation series, held on weekday evenings, once or twice per month from March through August 2026. Each session features a different topic related to mental health, wellness, education, and community connections.

No matter your background or connection to the subject area, these sessions offer valuable insights and actionable information in an open, honest, and welcoming environment. NAMI Vermont is proud to bring this important programming to Chittenden and Grand Isle Counties! We are grateful to the University of Vermont Medical Center Community Health Investment Fund for providing the financial support to make this series possible.

We hope you can join us for our next Community Conversation!

How to Participate

Registration is required to attend. Once registered, you will receive an email with all the details for the conversations you have registered for, as well as a reminder ahead of each event. Learn more about the experts who are joining us for each Community Conversation below.

What to Expect

NAMI Vermont’s Community Conversation series offers a unique opportunity to learn about how different topics relate to mental health, find out how to access services and supports that serve our communities, and connect with members of our communities.

  • Expert panelists 
  • Interactive Q&A 
  • Resources  
  • Community connections 

Topics will vary between sessions – please check back often for updates and follow us on social media to stay informed!

Upcoming Series

Friday, April 3 | Carpenter-Carse Library

6:00 – 8:00 PM
Mental Health Challenges and Successes in the LGBTQIA Community
69 Ballards Corner Road, Hinesburg, VT 05461

This Community Conversation will feature three to four panelists from the LGBTQIA community who will share their expertise on the intersection of gender identity, sexual orientation, and mental health identity.

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Rescheduled Date TBD | Worthen Library of South Hero

6:00 – 8:00 PM
Healing Words: Local Authors Share Their Mental Health Journeys and Texts
Community Ln, South Hero, VT 05486

Join us for a Community Conversation on Healing Words. This panel will feature local Vermont authors Jodi Girouard and Omega Jade, who will share their personal journeys and discuss how these experiences have inspired their writing.

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April – May | TBD

Suicide Prevention: Beyond 988 in Vermont
Details TBD (mid-late April)

The Power of Connection: Impacts of Mentoring on Mental Health
Details TBD (mid-late May)

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NAMI Vermont is proud to offer this series at no cost to participants! We always welcome donations, which allow us to continue to offer high-quality programming across the state. Please visit namivt.org/donate to make a contribution. Thank you for your generosity.

Register

Register for a series below! For more information, contact NAMI Vermont at (802) 876-7949 or email [email protected].