Family Support Group,
Wednesday, January 24th, 2024
In Person or Via Zoom :)
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.

New Year New 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

"In an instant, our family's world shifted as my sister's grades plummeted, and she withdrew from friends, consumed by a pervasive feeling of constant scrutiny. Our parents, struggled to fathom her struggles, hoping she'd simply "snap out of it." Confusion reigned during countless hospital visits until, at last, a diagnosis of schizophrenia brought tears that blended relief with fear.

Overwhelmed and scared, we grappled with the unknown, unsure of where to turn. A mental health disorder was uncharted territory for our family, a topic never discussed. We began searching the web and we found NAMICCNY's Family Support Group, a lifeline that unraveled the confusion.

Support Groups

NAMICCNY brought a glimmer of hope to our previously darkened path. My sister, now on a stabilizing journey, we sought to give back.
Volunteering for NAMICCNY became our way of paying forward the support that had rescued us.

Through this process, we came to realized that mental illness does not need to shatter families or dreams; it merely alters the journey.

In the end, NAMI not only saved our family but inspired my family to become beacons of hope for others navigating similar storms. The understanding that we are not alone and that there is hope reshaped our narrative from one of despair to a story of resilience and triumph!"

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In 2023 NAMI Columbia County
lead support groups, advocated for mental health reform and hosted a suicide prevention and mental health awareness event.

We are having an impact on many. We are the changing lives of hundreds. Help us, help you change the life of your loved one.

Donate today because your mental health matters.

Visit Our Blog to Learn More About Mental Health and Wellness Recent Blog posts filled with resources and current articles on mental health.

• 6 Reasons Why You Should Take Your Mental Health Seriously
• Behind the Curtain: A Powerful Mental Health Story of Family and Friendship
• Governor Hochul Makes Addressing Mental Health a Leading Priority in the 2024 State of the State and Includes Many of NAMI-NYS’s Recommendations
• Daniel’s Law Task Force stakeholder listening session, 4-6PM on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024
• When Hospitalization Is Needed for Depression
• How Rikers Island Became New York’s Largest Mental Institution
• NAMI Columbia County wishes you a Happy Holiday
• Hygiene Indifference: The Symptom We Don’t Talk About

Join our Team of Volunteers

We feel confident that NAMI Columbia County has been an important part of your life in the past. Please consider making us a part of your future.

Maybe you participated in a Family-to-Family class or a Family Support Group. If you are like most of us and you had a positive experience, please consider volunteering to lead a class or group. Mental health and wellness have become one of the great concerns of our current culture, and the need for support is great.

If you have two hours a week to volunteer, you can change a life in our community. Yes, you can make a difference right here.

For those with lived experience with mental health disorders you have an opportunity to participate in NAMI's signature program training. If you or someone you know might be interested in joining a dynamic, engaged Board committed to supporting families and individuals affected by mental illness please contact us.

For those with experience in bookkeeping, fundraising or other skills your knowledge will help us in many ways.

Ready to join our team!
Click here to contact Nicole Corey or click here for our volunteer application.