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For more info and our support group calendar, visit NAMIManchesterCT.org

NAMI Manchester is a 501(c)3 that advocates for better lives for people with mental health challenges and their loved ones in Manchester, Connecticut and 14 surrounding towns. NAMI Manchester serves the towns of Bolton, Coventry, East Hartford, East Windsor, Ellington, Enfield, Glastonbury, Manchester, Somers, South Windsor, Tolland, Vernon, Windsor, and Windsor Locks in Connecticut. We provide fr

ee peer-led support groups, classes, public events, education, advocacy, and other services related to mental health. View our calendar of upcoming support groups and events at https://namimanchesterct.org/events/

Contact us at https://namimanchesterct.org/contact/

To see all NAMI Connecticut support groups or to find an affiliate closer to you, visit https://namict.org/find-support/support-groups

IF YOU ARE IN CRISIS, please call or text the National Su***de & Crisis Lifeline at 988 (available 24/7). IF YOU ARE CALLING 911 for yourself or someone else, please ask for a Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) officer.

06/11/2026

June is Month! Men die by su***de at 4x the rate women do and are much less likely than women to receive mental health treatment. It's important to know that it's okay to ask for help. If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988 for support, 24/7. You can also see the free services NAMI Manchester provides at https://NAMIManchester.org -- we are here for you.

03/18/2026

People often keep it a secret, but the urge to self-harm isn't uncommon, especially in adolescents and young adults. Many overcome it with treatment.

Learn more about self-harm, why people do it, how treatment works, and what to do/say for loved ones engaging in self-harm: https://www.nami.org/co-occurring-conditions/self-harm/

Visit the NAMI Manchester calendar to find FREE local support, both for people experiencing mental health challenges and for their families/loved ones: https://namimanchesterct.org/calendar/

02/19/2026

NAMI on Campus at CT State Manchester, in cooperation with the Manchester Community College Foundation, is offering a presentation about eating disorders this coming Monday, February 23, 2026. Free and open to the public, with lunch provided. We hope to see you there!

📆 Monday, February 23, 2026
🕛 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
📍 Culinary Arts Center @ CT State Manchester (formerly Manchester Community College), 60 Bidwell Street

Park in the East Lot and follow signs towards the bookstore entrance (SSC Building), then head up the grand staircase in the main lobby and turn left at the top of the stairs. The Culinary Arts Center will be right in front of you.

01/13/2026

Do you have a loved one with a mental health condition? Would you like to learn more about how you can support them and yourself?

NAMI Manchester is now taking registrations for a FREE 8-week Family-to-Family class beginning Wednesday, February 25, to be held at Center Congregational Church UCC in Downtown Manchester CT.

NAMI Family-to-Family is taught by NAMI-trained family members who have been there, and includes presentations, discussions, and interactive exercises. Research shows that the class significantly improves the coping and problem-solving abilities of the people closest to a person with a mental health condition.

In the class, you'll learn about:

• How to solve problems and communicate effectively
• Taking care of yourself and managing your stress
• Supporting your loved one with compassion
• Finding and using local supports and services
• Up-to-date information on mental health conditions and how they affect the brain
• How to handle a crisis
• Current treatments and therapies
• The impact of mental health conditions on the entire family

You'll also experience compassion and reinforcement from people who understand your situation -- you are not alone in your journey, and there is hope.

Register at https://namict.dm.networkforgood.com/forms/family-to-family-registration

01/08/2026

Are you 30+ and looking for a non-traditional, activity-based, FREE peer support group for mental health? Great news! One of NAMI Manchester's Continuum groups is meeting this coming Monday, January 12 at 7 PM at Center Congregational Church UCC in Downtown Manchester CT.

Continuum group sessions can include art activities, games, goal-setting, and other activities, as well as traditional support group discussion. No registration required and groups respect confidentiality.

01/04/2026

We invite you to join an important community event that addresses su***de prevention.

Why We Didn’t Tell You
Monday, January 5, 6:30 pm
Manchester Public Library, CT - Mary Cheney Library, 586 Main Street

Grace Grinnell of NAMI CT and Steven MacHattie of Charter Oak Family Center will lead an open, honest conversation about why teens and adults often don’t disclose suicidal thoughts or past attempts. This program aims to reduce stigma and create space for the frank dialogue our community needs. Understanding the barriers to disclosure can help us become better supporters, listeners and advocates for those who are struggling.

We hope to see you there!

12/30/2025

It's almost 2026! If you're thinking about coming up with a mental health-related resolution for the new year, NAMI has some great suggestions at https://www.nami.org/people/mental-health-resolutions-for-the-new-year/

What are you proud of accomplishing with your mental health or with mental health advocacy in 2025? Do you have any goals for 2026 you'd like to share?

12/22/2025

This time of year can be hard for many, but remember: the "holiday blues" are short-term and they will pass. Learn more at http://nami.org/holidayblues

NAMI Manchester is here for you. If you would like to attend a free support group, visit our calendar at https://namimanchesterct.org/calendar

12/02/2025

NAMI Manchester is a local, grassroots 501(c)3 working towards improving the lives of people with mental health challenges and their loved ones across 15 towns in Hartford and Tolland counties. We provide 100% FREE support groups, education, programming, and advocacy -- and we can't do it without financial help from our fellow community members.

If you'd like to make a donation or learn more about what we do, please visit https://namimanchesterct.org/get-involved/donate/

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PO Box 1611
Manchester, CT
06045

Website

https://NAMIManchesterCT.org/

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