In the spirit of the winter holiday season, the NAMI Massachusetts office will be closed from Monday, December 25th, to Tuesday, January 2nd. This Winter Break is dedicated to providing our hardworking staff with an opportunity to relax, recharge, and spend cherished moments with loved ones.
Please note that this closure includes our Compass Helpline, Peer Support, Family Support, and Community Education teams. As such, we will be unavailable by phone or email during this period.
We appreciate your understanding and support. We look forward to reconnecting with you in the new year and wish you a joyful and peaceful holiday season!
13 December
Save the Date! The Annual Business Meeting will be held on December 13, 2023, 7:00-8:00 PM via Zoom. Connect with affiliates, vote for new board members and bylaws, and discuss organizational matters. Dive into insightful panels for a well-rounded experience. Don’t miss this opportunity to contribute and connect! Keep reading to learn more about this year’s Board of Directors candidates, and register using the Zoom link provided.
At this time, we do not have any available Basics courses. You can add your name to the general registration waitlist and, once we have available Basics courses on our schedule, we will be in contact with you regarding the next steps in the registration process. Please register early, as your registration date serves as your priority date for admission to the next class.
If you have any questions, please reach out to programs@namimass.org.
3 February
19Febrero
Día: Lunes
Hora: 6:00 – 8:30 PM
Lugar: Zoom
Contacto: 413-786-9139 o information@namiwm.org; o Tamari en tamari_c@yahoo.com
NAMI is proud to introduce the Teen & Young Adult (T&YA) HelpLine: A free nationwide peer-support service providing information, resource referrals, and support to teens and young adults. Our T&YA Specialists are young people who understand what you’re going through because they have been through stuff, too. They are experienced and well-trained. They care and want to help you find a way forward. Reach out by phone, text, or chat.
- Text “Friend” to 62640 to immediately connect with a HelpLine Specialist trained to provide resources, information, and support.
- Chat at nami.org/talktous to connect with a HelpLine Specialist on NAMI.org.
- If you are a teen or young adult with questions about mental health, call 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) to speak with a NAMI HelpLine specialist now.
Available Monday through Friday, 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM ET
At NAMI Massachusetts, we’ve always believed in the power of collaboration and community impact. Our Small Business Ally Initiative, launched in Summer 2023, is a way for local businesses to support the mission and programming of NAMI Mass while tapping into our vast network of people and resources.
Plus, get your goodies and make an impact by shopping at one of our Founding Members of the Small Business Ally Initiative. A portion of every sale goes to NAMI Mass at these existing Small Business Allies:
Join Natick 180 next week for a FREE webinar on how to talk with teens about drugs and alcohol. This program’s speaker, Dr. Medina, is a pediatrician who treats youth who struggle with mental health conditions and addiction.
Date: December 5, 2023
Time: 6:00 – 7:00 PM
Location: Zoom
Contact: Natick 180 at natick180@natickma.org
About the Speaker: Dr. Medina is the Pediatric Director at Tri River Health Center in Uxbridge and an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at UMassChan Medical School. He currently serves as the school physician for the Northborough/Southborough School District. He was awarded a grant by the American Academy of Pediatrics in 2008 to work with community partners on teen substance use prevention. He treats youth who struggle with mental health conditions and addiction, including providing medication assisted treatment for opioid use disorder.