The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Western Massachusetts (NAMI-WM) will hold an opening reception for its 13th Annual Art and Poetry Show featuring the work of artists and poets living with mental health conditions. Taking place on Wednesday, April 3rd from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Chicopee Public Library, 449 Front St. The reception, and parking adjacent to the library, are free. The show will feature art and poetry works, some for sale to the public, with all proceeds going to the artists. Complimentary refreshments will be served and all are welcome to attend this very special event. The exhibit runs the entire month of April.
NAMI-WM was incorporated and tax exempt officially on January 13, 1983. In honor of this special day, we would like to dedicate our end of year fundraiser in Honor our founders: Harold and Ruth Stein, Kenneth Landon, Mary Garret, Barbara Howard and Michael Murphy. We have set a goal to raise $10,000 by January 13, 2024 to continue their mission and advocacy in the Western Mass community.
Please join us by donating to honor them as ‘Mental Wellness is your Greatest Strength’.
To purchase a calendar please use the yellow donate button on the above left side of the page.
Please note that you are donating to get a raffle calendar.
You can also call the office or send us an email.
Thank You for your Support
Results from this year's election
Re-elected
Tamari Cole - President
Kateri M. Walsh - Vice - President
Donna M. Roundy - Treasurer
Vacant - Secretary
Bernice Drumheller - Director
Natasha Mercado-Santana - Director
Bonnie Pueschel - Director
New to Board of Directors
Lesley Baird - Director
Areliz Barbosa - Director
Eileen McKeever - Director
Now being held
Watch the video by NAMI-WM board member Kateri M. Walsh on Mindfulness
Please consider making a donation to NAMI Western Massachusetts during this difficult time, as we are unable to hold our usual spring fundraising events. Many small donations will go a long way towards helping us to maintain our office and keep everyone informed as best we can. Thank you, your donation means more now than ever. We need to continue to support everyone that is struggling as we fight this fight together. Thank you!
Bag programs at both Stop & Shop and Big Y are avialable year round. All you have to do is designate NAMI-Western Massachusetts as your non-profit of choice on the gift card you fill out when you purchase a bag.
When you purchase this bag at your local Big Y you can make a donation to NAMI Western Massachusetts just by designating us as your choice for your donation on the gift tag. Follow the link, fill out the form and when you submit the form you will be instructed to pick a non-profit. We will be most grateful if you choose us. Thank you for your continued support!
NAMI Homefront is a free, 6-session online educational program for families, caregivers and friends of military service members and vets with mental health conditions. Based on the nationally recognized NAMI Family-to-Family program, NAMI Homefront is designed to address the unique needs of family, caregivers and friends of those who have served or are currently serving our country. The program is taught by trained family members of service members/veterans living with mental health conditions.
In a country where 1 in 5 people are affected by a mental health condition, it's time for all of us to step up and change the conversation. Join Mayim Bialik and others and pledge to be #StigmaFree.
- See more at:https://www.nami.org/Press-Media/NAMI-PSAs
Mental Health By the Numbers
Millions of Americans are affected by mental health conditions every year. Here are some facts about the prevalence and impact of mental illness.
- See more at: https://www.nami.org/Learn-More/Mental-Health-By-the-Numbers#sthash.3elfqLsU.VuffIKYe.dpufMental Health By the Numbers
Millions of Americans are affected by mental health conditions every year. Here are some facts about the prevalence and impact of mental illness.
- See more at: https://www.nami.org/Learn-More/Mental-Health-By-the-Numbers#sthash.3elfqLsU.VuffIKYe.dpufMental Health By the Numbers
Millions of Americans are affected by mental health conditions every year.
Worldwide 450 Million People live with Mental Health Disorders.
U.S. Adults considered to be in a state of Optimal Mental Health - 17%
Learn the facts about the prevalence and impact of mental illness.