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NAMI Connecticut is the only state organization affiliated with the National Alliance on Mental Illness. We offer support, education, and advocacy to people living with mental health conditions, family members, friends, professionals and the public at large. NOTE: NAMI Connecticut's page is open for anyone to post, provided anything content you share is respectful. We reserve the right to remove any post for any reason. Thank you.

💜 ICYMI: August 31 was International Overdose Awareness Day.We're grateful to one of our Out of the Abyss leaders, Paul,...
09/04/2026

💜 ICYMI: August 31 was International Overdose Awareness Day.

We're grateful to one of our Out of the Abyss leaders, Paul, for helping raise awareness and encouraging important conversations about overdose, addiction, and mental health. These struggles can often overlap with experiences of hopelessness and suicidal thoughts, making connection and support more important than ever.

If you are living with suicidal thoughts, please know you are not alone. Learn more about our Out of the Abyss Support Groups here: 🔗 https://namict.org/support-and-education/support-groups/oota/

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We were proud to kick off the school year as the keynote for the School Based Health Center Behavioral Health Kickoff, e...
09/03/2026

We were proud to kick off the school year as the keynote for the School Based Health Center Behavioral Health Kickoff, engaging providers and support staff in su***de response training grounded in evidence-based skills and lived expertise. As students return to the classroom, we're committed to helping create school communities where everyone feels safe, supported, and connected.

New date announced! NAMI Connecticut is seeking individuals interested in becoming Student Navigator Instructors who alr...
09/03/2026

New date announced! NAMI Connecticut is seeking individuals interested in becoming Student Navigator Instructors who already are or are willing to become trained in the young adult portion of Ending the Silence presentations. This virtual training will prepare instructors to help students build peer leadership skills, promote mental health awareness, and connect classmates with trusted adults and resources.
Register by September 21, 2026 at https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/jgjcG4v1vM

Virtual Instructor Training: Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Session options: 12:00–4:00 p.m. or 5:00–9:00 p.m.

Become part of a program that helps students foster connection, resilience, and support.

DATE CHANGE: Support Group Leader Training - Are you ready to use your lived experience to help others? Register today!
09/02/2026

DATE CHANGE: Support Group Leader Training - Are you ready to use your lived experience to help others? Register today!

Celebrate Recovery Month with community, connection, and fun!Join the 5th Annual Recovery Month Community Day on Saturda...
09/02/2026

Celebrate Recovery Month with community, connection, and fun!

Join the 5th Annual Recovery Month Community Day on Saturday, September 12 from 11 AM–3 PM at 2200 North Ave. in Bridgeport.

Enjoy wellness activities, art, food, a kids zone, community resources and more. Free for all ages!

Celebrating creativity, connection, and community!This week, members of our community came together at the DMHAS Art Sho...
09/02/2026

Celebrating creativity, connection, and community!

This week, members of our community came together at the DMHAS Art Show, featuring the work of Haydee Peternell and Moe Armstrong.

Moe is a longtime mental health peer worker and member of the Keep the Promise Coalition Coordinating Council, and we're grateful to celebrate the creativity and lived experience that both artists shared through their work.

Congratulations to Haydee and Moe on a wonderful joint show!

Tomorrow! NAMI Presents: Restoring Black Men’s Well-being Through Nature and Community – Part IIHow can nature, connecti...
09/01/2026

Tomorrow! NAMI Presents: Restoring Black Men’s Well-being Through Nature and Community – Part II

How can nature, connection, and community help support the mental health and well-being of Black men?

Join NAMI National and the Community Health Equity Alliance (CHEA) for a continuing conversation exploring how nature, brotherhood, health education, and culturally rooted support can create opportunities for healing, restoration, and thriving.

Wednesday, September 2, 2026
3:00–4:30 PM ET
Virtual Webinar

Building on the conversation from June, this session will explore questions including:

How can we get more Black teens involved in nature and hiking?
How can we encourage cross-generational conversations about mental health?
How can we bring the benefits of nature into communities where outdoor opportunities may be limited?

Featuring perspectives grounded in the work of Boyz N The Wood, HBCUs Outside, and KingdomMD, the discussion will look beyond crisis response toward holistic, preventative, and affirming approaches to Black men’s health.

Reserve your spot today and submit your questions for the guest experts when you register!

Registration link: https://nami-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_y-aHUnogTv2aLCC3ld6WaQ #/registration

Support can meet you where you are. 💙Changing the narrative around su***de means making support more accessible, and som...
09/01/2026

Support can meet you where you are. 💙
Changing the narrative around su***de means making support more accessible, and sometimes that starts right from home.

This National Su***de Prevention Month, we're highlighting our weekly online Out of the Abyss peer support groups, offering a safe and understanding space for individuals experiencing suicidal thoughts. No commute, no matter your location, just connection with others who understand.

Whether you're across town, balancing a busy schedule, or simply feel more comfortable joining from home, support is only a click away.

💻 Out of the Abyss | Weekly Online Support Groups
Thursdays at 7:30 PM
Register here: https://ow.ly/h4ny50Zv6qc

Because no matter where you are on your journey, you don't have to walk it alone.

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September is Su***de Prevention Month.This month, NAMI's message is simple:Start a Conversation. Be the Difference.Check...
08/31/2026

September is Su***de Prevention Month.

This month, NAMI's message is simple:

Start a Conversation. Be the Difference.

Checking in. Asking someone how they're really doing. Taking the time to listen.

One conversation can help break silence, build connection, and remind someone that they don't have to face a difficult moment alone.

Throughout September, we'll be sharing resources and ways we can all play a role in su***de prevention.

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Whether you're preparing for a new school year, adjusting to work demands, or simply navigating life, remember that you ...
08/31/2026

Whether you're preparing for a new school year, adjusting to work demands, or simply navigating life, remember that you don't have to do it alone.
Out of the Abyss Support Groups provide connection and understanding during life's transitions.
Learn more: https://ow.ly/eTNs50ZrAhN

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