NAMI Rockland

NAMI Rockland NAMIRockland provides support, education and advocacy for people living with mental health challenges

Level up your mental health knowledge! 🐉🎲Traditional therapy isn't one-size-fits-all. For many individuals—especially th...
06/11/2026

Level up your mental health knowledge! 🐉🎲

Traditional therapy isn't one-size-fits-all. For many individuals—especially those who are neurodivergent or navigating behavioral health challenges—building social skills and processing emotions can happen naturally through collaborative play.

Join NAMI Rockland and The Bodhana Group for our upcoming Monthly Health Forum: Leveling Up Mental Health Through Therapeutic Gaming.

👉 Register here to receive the Zoom link: https://namirockland.org/event/june-2026-monthly-health-forum/

In this FREE virtual presentation, we'll explore how tabletop role-playing games (TTRPGs) like Dungeons & Dragons are being used as powerful tools to support mental health, develop interpersonal skills, and create safe, inclusive spaces for personal growth.

What we’ll cover:

🧠 Therapeutic TTRPGs: How tabletop games are adapted for clinical settings.

🤝 Collaborative Play: Using guided gaming to practice emotional regulation and problem-solving in a low-stakes environment.

🧩 Supporting Neurodivergence: Why this model is highly effective for individuals with Autism, ADHD, and other behavioral health needs.

❓ Live Q&A: Ask our guest speakers how therapeutic gaming works in practice!

Whether you're a parent seeking alternative support options for your child, a mental health professional, or just curious about the intersection of gaming and psychology, this event is for you!

Event Details:
📅 Date: Thursday, June 25, 2026
🕖 Time: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Location: Online via Zoom
💵 Cost: FREE and open to the public

06/02/2026

Join us for the NAMI Rockland Annual Meeting!

Register now at https://namirockland.org/event/nami-rockland-annual-meeting-2026/

Date: June 3, 2026
Time: 6 PM to 8 PM
Location: Nanuet Public Library

Meet the Board of Directors, our Executive Director, the NAMI Rockland staff, volunteers, and other members!

This year’s keynote speaker will be Dr. Russell Tobe.

Dr. Tobe completed medical school at the University of Chicago, his adult psychiatry residency at Columbia/New York State Psychiatric Institute, and child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship at New York Presbyterian Hospital- Columbia/Cornell. As Director in the Clinical Evaluation Center and autism programs at the Nathan Kline Institute for Psychiatric Research, Dr. Tobe is a scientific investigator in numerous research studies of mental health and development. He collaborates with a multidisciplinary team of psychologists, social workers, psychiatric nurses, clinical evaluators, and research support assistants. Dr. Tobe lives in Rockland County with his wife and two boys.

This is a hybrid event. You can join us in-person at the Nanuet Public Library or via Zoom. We will send the Zoom link to all registrants.

Become a part of the NAMI movement! Subscribe to the latest mental health updates, participate in an online discussion g...
05/20/2026

Become a part of the NAMI movement! Subscribe to the latest mental health updates, participate in an online discussion group, learn how to advocate in your community, and add your voice to the mental health movement.

Here are just a few of the many benefits of membership:
*You will receive the NAMI Advocate magazine.
*You can attend conferences at a discount rate.
* You'll have online access to member-only content.
* You will belong to the nation’s largest grass-roots organization serving the needs of those with mental illness

You can begin your NAMI membership all three levels of the organization—national, state and local—with one payment! We have three membership rates depending on what makes the most sense for you:
$60 per year for a Household membership that includes all members of a household living at the same address
$40 per year for a Regular membership which is an individual membership for one person
$5 per year for an Open Door membership for an individual member with limited financial resources

Please know that your participation with NAMI Rockland is always welcome and that it’s the investment from volunteers like you that allow us to better serve our community.

Click here now to join today!
https://namirockland.org/get-involved/become-a-member

If sending a check is easier, please mail it to PO Box 635, Orangeburg, NY 10962.


If you have any questions or want to discuss rejoining the NAMI Rockland, please don’t hesitate to give us a call. You can reach me at 845 359-8785.


Thank you,
Beth Bate-DuBoff
Executive Director

05/19/2026

Powerful advocacy from youth mental health advocate Cody Hauptman featured in Newsday's guest essay, "System fails too many young people."
By sharing his lived experience, Cody highlights the urgent need for accessible, community-based mental health supports for children and youth across New York State. Stories like this remind us why youth voice and family voice must be centered in conversations around systems change and care.

Read more:https://www.ftnys.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/System-Fails-Too-Many-Young-People.pdf

Finding hobbies starts here! Explore fun ways to cope, relax, and express yourself.Register now at: https://namirockland...
05/19/2026

Finding hobbies starts here! Explore fun ways to cope, relax, and express yourself.

Register now at: https://namirockland.org/event/mentalhealthawarenessmonth2026/

In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, join us for a special morning of discovery, movement, and creativity. Finding the right hobby can be a powerful tool for managing stress, building confidence, and finding new ways to express who you are.

This welcoming, supportive event is specifically designed for Rockland County children and teens (ages 7-18) living with mental health challenges or Autism Spectrum Disorder.

📅 Event Details
Date: Saturday, May 30, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Pascack Community Center 📍 87 New Clarkstown Road, Nanuet, NY 10954

🎨 What to Expect
Participants will have the opportunity to try out a variety of engaging activities in a safe and encouraging environment.

Activities for the day include:

Art: Get creative and let your imagination run free.

Journaling: Put your thoughts on paper and discover the power of your own words.

Yoga: Learn calming stretches, breathing techniques, and mindfulness.

Martial Arts: Build focus, coordination, and confidence.

Note: A snack will be provided for all attendees!

🎟️ Reserve Your Spot!
Space is limited! Please make sure to secure your spot before the deadline.

Registration is strictly required by May 26, 2026.

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05/17/2026

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There is still time to register for our virtual Health Forum on Wednesday, May 20 at 7PM. 👉 Register here: https://namir...
05/14/2026

There is still time to register for our virtual Health Forum on Wednesday, May 20 at 7PM.

👉 Register here: https://namirockland.org/event/may-2026-monthly-health-forum/

Navigating the legal side of healthcare and planning for the future can feel overwhelming, but you don't have to figure it out alone.

This month, we are thrilled to welcome Lawrence Aquino from Legal Services of the Hudson Valley! Lawrence will be sharing vital insights on navigating legal resources, with a special focus on healthcare proxies and estate planning. Ensuring your wishes are documented and your future is secure is a powerful form of self-care and advocacy for both you and your loved ones.

Whether you have specific questions or just want to empower yourself with knowledge, this is a conversation you won't want to miss.

Please share this post to help us spread the word! 💙

Breaking the silence about your experience, challenge, or a stigma you’ve faced helps others. We start with speaking our...
05/13/2026

Breaking the silence about your experience, challenge, or a stigma you’ve faced helps others. We start with speaking our truths.

Please join us in celebrating a wonderful evening of community and recognition! We invite everyone to join NAMI Rockland...
05/06/2026

Please join us in celebrating a wonderful evening of community and recognition! We invite everyone to join NAMI Rockland in congratulating Board Member Rena Finkelstein, as well as the other distinguished honorees recognized at the Martin Luther King Multi-Purpose Center Annual Gala this past Sunday.

Rena was honored alongside several incredible leaders for their collective dedication to serving our community. We are so proud to have her leadership on our board, and it was a privilege to see her hard work celebrated on such a special night.

Please share your congratulations for Rena and all the award recipients in the comments below!

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