1 in 5 people has
a mental health condition.
You are not alone.

 

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NAMI Central Middlesex is a local affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, the nation’s largest non-profit mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for people living with mental health conditions and their families.

We offer free support groups and educational classes and participate in advocacy efforts at the state and local levels. We sponsor programs on mental health topics and organize community outreach events to improve the public’s awareness and understanding of mental health.

NAMI Central Middlesex serves people living with mental health conditions, their families, and their friends who live in and near the towns of Acton, Bedford, Boxborough, Burlington, Carlisle, Concord, Lexington, Lincoln, Littleton, Maynard, Melrose, North Reading, Reading, Stoneham, Stow, Sudbury, Wakefield, Waltham, Wilmington, Winchester, and Woburn Massachusetts.

 

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Online Basics Course for Parents of Adolescents
Online Basics Course for Parents of Adolescents

Registration is open for our January online Basics course .The NAMI Basics course is for parents/caregivers of children and adolescents showing signs of behavioral and emotional challenges.

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New Start Date for in Person Family-to-Family in Boxborough
New Start Date for in Person Family-to-Family in Boxborough

We have a new start date for our Family to Family course meeting in person on Monday evenings in Boxborough. The course will begin on November 18th. This class is for those supporting a loved one living with a mental health condition.

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President’s Message for November 2024
President’s Message for November 2024

Lori Krinsky, President of NAMI Central Middlesex, talks about connections in our mental health support community.

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How to Be a Caregiver for Someone With Depression, from the AARP
How to Be a Caregiver for Someone With Depression, from the AARP

An article from AARP, which includes quotes from NAMI’s national medical director, outlines “what you should know and what you can do to help if you suspect or know that someone you care about has depression.”

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NAMI TraumaInSight Supports Youth
NAMI TraumaInSight Supports Youth

Learn about a new self paced online program for youth-serving professionals.

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Stereotypes and Seeking Care in a Racialized America</span>
Stereotypes and Seeking Care in a Racialized America


A personal perspective about culturally sensitive care. The key is to listen to individual stories. Resource links for diverse communities included.

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Tailored to Teens, Young Adults and their Families
Tailored to Teens, Young Adults and their Families


Connect to our Teen to Adult Parent Support Group (TTAPS) plus learn about local, state, and national resources for young people experiencing symptoms of mental health conditions.

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Mental Health through the Lens of Education: Success at College is Possible
Mental Health through the Lens of Education: Success at College is Possible

Join the NAMI Northeast Essex affiliate and staff & students from Northern Essex Community College for this November 19th program.

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2024 “Stand Up to Stigma” Scarecrow Contest Winners!
2024 “Stand Up to Stigma” Scarecrow Contest Winners!

and the winners are. . . .

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Mental Health First Aid in the Neighborhood
Mental Health First Aid in the Neighborhood

Mental Health First Aid is a course that teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. Reading and Westford are offering options of the class this fall.

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