CT Cleaninghouse in Plainville CT is Connecticut’s resource center on drugs, alcohol and mental health. In April, NAMI FV donated 20 books worth $550 to help expand their collection. Pictured here is Agnes Skowron, librarian, Mary Latina-Smoolca, NAMI FV President and Aisha Hamid, Program Manager. They were grateful to receive Read more
Join NAMI Farmington Valley at this upcoming local event! Learn more about Mental Health, How to help, Where to go, and Who to call. When?Saturday, May 27, 2023 from 1pm-5pm Where?Open Plains Dance Studio, 15 Barber Pond Road, Bloomfield CT What?Panel discussion with underrepresented community survivors, panel discussion with qualified Read more
When? Tuesday, May 16th at 6:30pmWhere? Holy Family Retreat Center | Tunxis Road, West Hartford, CTWho? Open to parents and adults in the communityWhat? Private screening followed by panel discussion ORCHESTRATING CHANGE tells the inspiring story of Me2/Orchestra. Ronald Braunstein was on the trajectory to becoming one of the world’s Read more
When? Tuesday, March 7th at 7pmWhere? United Church of Christ | 1075 Main Street, Newington, CTWho? Open to parents and adults in the communityWhy? To help END the stigma. What is Ending The Silence? NAMI Ending the Silence is an engaging presentation that helps you learn about the warning signs Read more
Newington – In-person Class Dates: Wednesdays, February 1, 2023 – March, 22, 2023 (March 29 snow day)Time: 6:00pm to 8:30pm Location: Church of Christ Congregational, 1075 Main Street, Newington, CTTeachers: Peg and Jennifer What is the NAMI Family-to-Family Education Program? NAMI Family-to-Family is a free, 8-session education program for family, Read more
Wednesday, November 2, 2022 7pm-8:30pm Avon Public Library Community Room281 Country Club Rd, Avon, CT 06001 Guest Speaker Paul Nyklicek, LMFT, LADC is a licensed marriage and family therapist and licensed alcohol and drug counselor who presently practices in Farmington, Connecticut. He utilizes the IFS (Internal Family Systems) therapeutic model Read more
West Hartford – In-person ClassDates: Tuesdays, September 13 – November 9Time: 6:30pm to 9:00pmLocation: Flagg Road UCC Church, 134 Flagg Rd.Teachers: Mary and Jennifer What is the NAMI Family-to-Family Education Program? NAMI Family-to-Family is a free, 8-session education program for family, partners, friends and significant others of adults living with Read more
Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at 6:00 p.m What are the Four Pillars of a Healthy Mind?Dr. Laura Saunders says the answers are: attention, connection, insight, and purpose.What do we need to know for ourselves and our children/adolescents? Dr. Saunders is a recurring guest on Great Day Connecticut. Click for a Read more
What Students and Parents Need to Know Before College Starts: You don’t know what you don’t know Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at 7pm Marc LehmanOwner and Family TherapistU ARE HEARD LLC A presentation for both parents and students, especially high school seniors going off to college. The focus will be Read more
Thursday, February 24, 2022 at 7pm Marilyn Ricci, M.S. R.D.N.Consulting DietitianNAMI Farmington Valley Board President Everyone wants good health; it’s up to us to choose a healthy lifestyle. Hear about what/how you eat can make a difference. Free Virtual Event. Registration Required. Did you miss this event? Watch the replay!