Support for Mental Health & Wellbeing

Family Support Group We are Here for You Wednesday, December 26th, 2024 In Person or Via Zoom:) 6-7:30PM Kinderhook Memorial Library, 18 Hudson St, Kinderhook Caregivers of those with a mental health disorder are welcome to this free group that meets in person and via zoom. Zoom Link! Please register for login credentials to join our virtual support group We can help, this journey is not easy. Diagnosing mental illness isn’t a straightforward science. We can’t test for it the same way we can test blood sugar levels for diabetes. Each condition has its own set of unique symptoms, though symptoms often overlap. Register for our Family Support Group to learn more. You will be able to share your concerns with people with lived experience - You are not alone. We discuss: Major Depression, Borderline Personality Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Manic Depression, Schizophrenia and Schizoaffective Disorder, Panic Disorder and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Co-occurring Brain Disorders and Addictive Disorders, Consider taking a semester off from college - we have a lot to talk about! NAMI Family Support Group is a peer-led support group for family members, caregivers and loved ones of individuals living with a mental illness. Gain insight from the challenges and successes of others facing similar circumstances. Join our hybrid Support Group 6 - 7:30 PM on designated Wednesdays of each month. All are welcome to this free support group. Click here to register Dear Friends, Let's empower our community to overcome mental health challenges together. NAMI Columbia County is your lifeline, providing essential support and resources to individuals and families affected by mental illness. Your Donation Will: Strengthen Families: Support our twice-monthly peer-led support groups, where family members and caregivers connect, share experiences, and find strength in community. Illuminate Hope: Help us host impactful events like we did at Lightforms Gallery, the Mental Health Awareness Gallery, North Chatham Public Library, Columbia Greene Community College Wellness Fair, and many others, that break down stigma and inspire recovery. Empower with Knowledge: Fund informative sessions on crucial topics like The LEAP method, clozapine for schizophrenia, information on Tardive Dyskinesia, and share vital information through blog posts and webinars. Advocate for Change: Support our advocacy efforts to improve access to mental health services and raise awareness in our community through legislation. Let's continue this momentum! Your donation, no matter the size, will make a tangible difference. Click here to donate today. Together, we can build a brighter future for mental health in Columbia County. Sincerely, Nicole Corey, President of NAMI Columbia County ncorey@namiccny.org Breaking News FDA Panelists Vote to End Clozapine REMS On November 19th, 2024, the FDA held a historic joint meeting of the Drug Safety and Risk Management Advisory Committee and the Psychopharmacologic Drugs Advisory Committee on the reevaluation of the Clozapine Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS). Click here to read more. Visit Our Blog to Learn More About Mental Health and Wellness Recent Blog posts filled with resources and current articles on mental health. Advocate for Medicaid BPD Treatment Coverage Get Free Digital Skills Training Powering Mental Health in Columbia County Informative Session on Tardive Dyskinesia, December 3rd, 6-7:30 PM FDA Panelists Vote to End Clozapine REMS URGENT: LINK TO FDA REMS 5 Ways You Can Support Veterans’ Mental Health Support the Mental Health Awareness Gallery Webinar: Managing Postpartum Depression in Rural America First Episode Schizophrenia: Intervening Early and Well Join Dr. Amador’s Oct 29th Live LEAP Webinar FDA approves a novel drug for schizophrenia, a potential ‘game changer’ Time to talk: Understanding the Effects of Addictive Substances and Behaviors on the Adolescent and Adult Brain NAMI volunteers speak at NCFL September 24th at 10am County’s drug treatment court; an alternative to incarceration NAMI Celebrates New Parity Rules Mental Health Association of Columbia Greene Counties Mental Health Resources Talk at North Chatham Library Hudson’s mental health court: An exit ramp on the highway to prison We support those with mental health disorders and their caregivers. We Educate, Advocate and Listen. Website Email Facebook Instagram LinkedIn We want to hear from you! Like us on Facebook, follow us on Instagram and lets connect on LinkedIn.