A nationally recognized FREE 8-week program that provides education on the neurobiological basis of serious mental illnesses, information, resources and support for family members of individuals with serious mental illness based on the lived experiences of other family members. Program is delivered by trained volunteer family facilitators and is available Read more
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 part in NAMIWalks Connecticut 2026—a powerful day dedicated to raising awareness, reducing stigma, and supporting Read more
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 Rd | Avon, CT Free and open to the public NAMI Farmington Valley Annual Meeting Read more
A nationally recognized FREE 8-week program that provides education on the neurobiological basis of serious mental illnesses, information, resources and support for family members of individuals with serious mental illness based on the lived experiences of other family members. Program is delivered by trained volunteer family facilitators and is available Read more
VIRTUAL SPEAKER EVENT:Supporting LGBTQ+ Teens LGBTQ+ teens face unique mental health challenges—and support matters. This event offers insight, guidance, and practical ways to better support LGBTQ+ youth. Monday, February 23rd at 7pmVirtual event Free and open to the public.Donations welcome. Please register in advance to receive the Zoom link. Guest Read more
Why We Didn’t Tell You: Learning from Lived Experience of Those with Suicidal Thoughts When: Sunday, November 16, 2025 | 6:30pm – 8:00pmWhere: The Gathering Place | Church of Christ, Congregational | 1075 Main Street. Newington, CT This program aims to reduce the stigma of suicide by encouraging frank, open Read more
Friday, October 24, 2025 Themed “Building Hope Together,” the 2025 NAMI Connecticut Conference is more than just a gathering — it is a powerful movement toward building a brighter future for mental health. Early bird registration ends October 10th.
SPEAKER EVENT ReConnect: A new framework for helping parents protect their child from anxiety and depression fueled by digital addiction Tuesday, October 14, 2025 | 7:00pmWestminster Presbyterian Church | 2080 Boulevard, West Hartford, CT Free and open to the public, Donations welcome. Description: The ground-breaking book The Anxious Generation sounded Read more
Wednesdays, October 1- November 196:00pm – 8:30pm West Avon Congregational Church280 Country Club Rd. Avon, CT Led by Mary and Peg What is Family-to-Family? A nationally recognized FREE 8-week program that provides education on the neurobiological basis of NAMI Family-to-Family is a free, 8-session educational program for family, significant others and Read more
Navigating the Intersection of Mental Illness and the Justice System: A Psychiatrist’s Perspective on Challenges and Solutions Thursday, May 226:00 pm Dinner6:15 pm SpeakerMeeting to follow Avon Senior CenterSycamore Hills Park635 W Avon Rd | Avon, CT Free and open to the public About our Speaker Dr. Christine Shapter is Read more