“The Bridge” Newsletter
Our newsletter, “The Bridge,” offers information about our local programs, courses, and community outreach activities as well as news of interest to our membership. We often include information about programs sponsored by other mental health support organizations in or near our affiliate towns. We publish the first Wednesday of each month, except in July and August. To inquire about submitting or collaborating on an article, contact us at nami.cmsx@gmail.com. To sign up to receive “The Bridge” via email, send us an email or use the form below.
We hope to expand our communication team and seek volunteers who might enjoy writing, sharing regional mental health news, or growing connections on social media. Let’s chat about communication! Contact us at nami.cmsx@gmail.com to discuss the volunteer opportunities.
2025 Behavioral Health Resource Lists
Check out our 2025 Behavioral Health Resource lists which feature no-fee mental health support programs available in the area.
Learn to Teach NAMI’s Family to Family Course
Change lives. Train to be a Family to Family course leader. You can do it!
Preparing for Mental Health Crisis
Creating a crisis plan can help future crisis situations flow more smoothly. Learn how to define preferences and roles. Plus download a template.
Understanding Borderline Personality Disorder
This article outlines the basics about BPD and offers additional resources to learn more and find treatment.
Slides from the “DBT Defined” Presentation
Learn about the Dialectic Behavior Therapy approach by reviewing the slides from our “DBT Defined” presentation in Bedford. The information was gathered by clinicians from DBT Works in Concord MA.
Our Basics Course in Tewksbury, for Parents of Adolescents with Emotional Concerns
Register now for our in person Basics course in Tewksbury, starting in March. The NAMI Basics course is for parents/caregivers of children and adolescents showing signs of behavioral and emotional challenges.
Parent/Educator Online Preview of NAMI’s “Ending the Silence”
Learn about bringing Ending the Silence, a free mental health awareness presentation, to your school district in this online preview event for parents & educators on February 6th.
Hear it from Someone whose “Been There.” Online Options in Early 2025
The public is invited to register for online presentations of NAMI’s powerful “In Our Own Voice” and “Sharing Our Stories” speaker programs. See the dates for January and February opportunities.
In Person in Winchester: Family-to-Family
We’re offering Family to Family in person in Winchester this spring. This free class is for those supporting a loved one living with a mental health condition. Register now for the March 15 start date.
President’s Message for January 2025
Lori Krinsky, President of NAMI Central Middlesex, introduces Marsha Linehan and invites all to attend our January in person program.
Newsletter Archives
Find previous posts from “The Bridge” organized by categories such as Resources and Personal Stories.
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