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Welcome to
NAMI Columbia County, NY

NAMI of Columbia County, NY is an Affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness. We are families, friends and individuals whose lives have been affected by mental illness. Together, we advocate for better lives for those individuals who have a mental health disorders. Become a member and change a life today.

Artwork by Brian Belt

NAMI Support Groups

You Are Not Alone. Our support groups are peer-led and offer participants an opportunity to share their experiences and gain support from other attendees facing similar circumstances.

Mental Health Awareness Gallery

The Mental Health Awareness Gallery’s goal is to build a support network of mental health resources in a gallery setting that showcase artwork by people in recovery diagnosed with mental health disorders. We now have both this virtual space as well as a Gallery in Hudson, NY.

Artwork by Jordan Thomas

Join Our Team of Volunteers

Yes, you can make a difference right here in our community. If you have two hours a week you can be part of a national movement helping people who live with a mental health disorder.

NAMI Columbia County, NY serves residents across our counties with free mental health support, online groups, resources and education.
Call: 518-336-0246 (not a crisis line), Email: [email protected]

Upcoming NAMI Columbia County, NY Events

Albany County sheriff launches ‘Officer Wellness App’ to address mental health, other issues

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By Times Union ALBANY – The Albany County sheriff’s office has launched an app intended to help first responders combat both physical and mental health issues. The “Officer Wellness App” is available to sheriff’s office staff and family members, with … Read more

Ellis Medicine’s Family Room offers mental health services to youth ages 10 to 17

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Times Union, By Paul Nelson, Feb 28, 2024 Newly renamed Terri and Mark Little Center will provide much-needed access to care SCHENECTADY — Young people struggling with mental health challenges now have the Family Room to help them cope and … Read more

Youth In Crisis: Supporting youth through school and clinic-based mental health programs

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This Mental Health America Webinar is Wednesday, April 03, 2024, 11:30 a.m. ET Trauma harms children emotionally, psychologically, and biologically and untreated experiences can lead to suicide, substance abuse, serious emotional disturbance, poor school and work performances, social maladjustment, and … Read more

From Next Door To Across the Columbia County, NY Region

Become a Member

Join NAMI Columbia County, NY and join a movement to inspire better lives for residents of Columbia County, NY who are affected by mental illness. With membership, you'll receive newsletters and updates on mental health news, you'll be able to engage in discussion groups, and you'll have the opportunity to support others who are affected by mental illness financially and emotionally.

Get Involved

Thank you for your generous tax-deductible donation. You are helping us provide support, education, and advocacy to thousands of people living with mental illness in New York.

Get In Touch

The families and members of NAMI Columbia County, NY are here to help! We offer understanding to anyone concerned about mental illnesses and the treatment of mental illness.

Helping Those In Need

NAMI started as a small group of families gathered around a kitchen table in 1979 has blossomed into the nation's leading voice on mental health. Today, we are an association of more than 500 local affiliates who work in your community to raise awareness and provide support and education that was not previously available to those in need.

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