NAMI Westchester, Inc.

06/10/2026

Join us on Sunday with our good friends / NAMI Westchester board member Brian Halloran at Break The Hold for their annual Sunrise Walk!

Meet One of Our Guest Speakers: Sean Degnan

We are honored to welcome Sean Degnan as a featured speaker at the 8th Annual Break the Hold Into the Light Walk on Sunday, June 14, 2026.

Sean is an entrepreneur, mental health advocate, leadership expert, and lifestyle athlete who is passionate about helping others overcome adversity, build resilience, and find purpose. Through his own experiences and work, Sean inspires people to prioritize mental wellness, embrace hope, and support one another through life’s challenges.

As we gather before sunrise to honor loved ones, raise awareness, and break the stigma surrounding mental health, Sean’s message will remind us that no one has to walk alone.

💜 Into the Light Walk
📅 Sunday, June 14, 2026
📍 Pleasantville High School Front Circle
🕓 Registration: 4:00 AM | Walk Begins: 4:30 AM
💛 Link: https://www.raceentry.com/into-the-light/race-information

Join us as we come together as a community to support mental wellness, remember those we have lost, and bring hope to those who may be struggling.

06/10/2026

Westchester Women's Agenda Juneteenth Legislative Breakfast on June 17 will feature NAMI Westchester, Inc. President Melissa Banta: registration at https://wwagenda.org/content.aspx?page_id=4091&club_id=209631&item_id=2943970

The ripple effects of Westchester’s history of slavery still shape our present day economic realities. How do we turn these echoes of the past into a blueprint for a more just future?

Join the Westchester Women's Agenda for our 5th Annual Juneteenth Legislative Breakfast. Together, we will trace the threads of local history to the upcoming NYS Reparation Remedies Report and map out actionable measures to advance racial equity.

🎤 Featured Speaker: Melissa Morris-Banta, YAI Clinical Director & NAMI Westchester Board President, will explore the deep roots of Intergenerational Trauma and Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Legacy.

🗓️ Date: Wednesday, June 17
⏰ Time: 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM
📍 Location: Historic Philipse Manor Hall, Yonkers
🔗 Be part of the conversation. Register at the link in our bio.

06/10/2026

Amazing Mindful Bathing Retreat this Sunday 🌿

Take a pause from the busyness of daily life and reconnect with yourself through the simple practice of mindful bathing.

Join us for a Mindful Bathing Retreat where we'll explore relaxation, presence, and self-care through guided mindfulness practices, gentle reflection, and intentional bathing rituals designed to nourish body, mind, and spirit.
Details below. Register at https://namiwestchester.org/wellness/

05/30/2026

05/28/2026

Thank you to our dedicated volunteers & community members, our NAMIWalks Westchester event held on May 16 was a success! There is still time to donate see link below.

https://www.namiwalks.org/westchester

https://www.flickr.com/photos/namiwestchester/albums/72177720333737407/

05/16/2026

TODAY'S THE DAY!!
NAMIWalks Westchester
Here's everything you need to know: https://conta.cc/493oZfc

Email from National Alliance on Mental Illness of Westchester, Inc. EVERYTHING YOU WANT & NEED TO KNOW TO JOIN US View this email in your browser You Are Welcome to Join Us to get some fresh air, lear

05/12/2026

ONLY 4 DAYS UNTIL NAMIWalks Westchester! 👟💚
The countdown is ON!
In just 4 days, our community will come together to walk for mental health awareness, hope, support, and connection at NAMI Westchester’s NAMIWalks Westchester! 🌟 Whether you’re walking for yourself, a loved one, or to support mental health for all — every step makes a difference.
Let’s show Westchester that mental health matters! Register, donate, or join a team today! Namiwalks.org/westchester
WalkForMentalHealth

05/12/2026

ONLY 4 DAYS UNTIL NAMIWalks Westchester! 👟💚
The countdown is ON!

In just 4 days, our community will come together to walk for mental health awareness, hope, support, and connection at NAMI Westchester’s NAMIWalks Westchester! 🌟

Whether you’re walking for yourself, a loved one, or to support mental health for all — every step makes a difference.
Let’s show Westchester that mental health matters!

Register, donate, or join a team today! namiwalks.org/westchester