Presented by Lynne Benjamin, President, NAMI Farmington Valley at the Annual Meeting – May 22, 2025 Lynne Benjamin, President of NAMI Farmington Valley, shared her annual report at our 2025 Annual Meeting on Thursday, May 22. From community events to education, support groups, and advocacy, it’s been a year filled 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…
NAMI Farmington Valley is excited to offer an in-person F2F class starting in February! West Hartford – In-person ClassDates: Wednesdays, February 21 – April 10Time: 6:30pm to 9:00pmLocation: Flagg Road UCC Church, 134 Flagg Rd.Teachers: Peter R. and Peg K. What is the NAMI Family-to-Family Education Program? NAMI Family-to-Family is Read more…
The Van Gogh Project Your Personality Type and What it Means for Your Mental Health Wednesday, October 11, 2023 7:00pm – 8:30pmFarmington Library, Jay Johnston Room6 Monteith Drive | Farmington, CT Paul Tieger will introduce a new paradigm for understanding children and adults based on their innate Personality Types. He’ll Read more…
NAMI Farmington Valley is excited to offer an in-person F2F class this fall! West Hartford – In-person ClassDates: Tuesdays, September 26 – November 14Time: 6:30pm to 9:00pmLocation: Flagg Road UCC Church, 134 Flagg Rd.Teachers: Mary and Jen What is the NAMI Family-to-Family Education Program? NAMI Family-to-Family is a free, 8-session Read more…