Our Mission
is to…

Support

people with mental illnesses including children, and their friends and families.

Educate

and inform people with mental illnesses and their families about services and treatment available in the community.

Eliminate Stigma

by developing public understanding of the challenges of living with a serious mental illness.

Advocate

for better services and treatments, protection of rights and research.

About NAMI Farmington Valley

NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) is a nonprofit grassroots organization working at the national, state and local community levels to improve the lives of people with mental illness and their families.

NAMI Farmington Valley, CT an affiliate of NAMI and NAMI-CT, was founded in June 2004, to respond to the mental health needs of the greater Farmington Valley community.

Events

Upcoming and Past Special Events

NAMI Walks Connecticut 2026

Join Us in Supporting Mental Health 💚 🎥 Hear from NAMI Farmington Valley President Lynne Benjamin about why NAMIWalks matters and how you can get involved This May, NAMI Farmington Valley is proud to take Read more…

Annual Meeting 2026

Navigating the Intersection of Mental Illness and the Justice System: A Psychiatrist’s Perspective on Challenges and Solutions Tuesday, May 196:00 pm Dinner6:15 pm Meeting with talk to follow Avon Senior CenterSycamore Hills Park635 W Avon Read more…

Contact Us

Mailing Address

NAMI Farmington Valley
PO Box 479
Avon, CT 06001