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…
Wednesdays, April 16- June 46:30pm – 9:00pm West Avon Congregational Church280 Country Club Rd. Avon, CT Led by Peter 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…
SPEAKER EVENT Why Are You Anxious? An Exploration of the Neuroscience, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Anxiety Thursday, February 27, 2025 | 7:00pmAvon Free Public Library | 281 Country Club Road, Avon, CT Description: Anxiety disorders affect about a third of adults during their lifetimes and can cause significant distress and Read more…
A comedy show tackling tough topics like depression and suicide with a touch of humor and heart aimed at ending the stigma of mental illness Friday, October 25 · 7 – 8:30pmAvon High School | 510 West Avon Road, Avon, CT 06001 Free event, Suggested donation $10 Join Us on Read more…
One Voice at a Time: Ending the Silence on Mental Health One mother’s journey that led her to NAMI.Explore NAMI’s programsDiscover how you can get involved! Monday, June 36:00 pm Dinner7:00 pm Talk Avon Senior CenterSycamore Hills Park635 W Avon Rd | Avon, CT Free and open to the publicDinner Read more…
Cannabis in the Landscape of Mental Health and Addiction Treatments Wednesday, March 6, 20247:00pmAvon Free Public Library281 Country Club Road | Avon, CT Explore the complex relationship between cannabis and mental health/addiction treatments in our upcoming speaker program: “Weeding through the Evidence.” Join us for insightful discussions on this evolving Read more…