NAMI Blair County PA

11/24/2025

On December 2nd, NAMI Blair County is participating in
GivingTuesday 🍁! GivingTuesday is a time for communities and organizations to come together to address local issues that are meaningful to us.✨

Consider giving to other local nonprofits as well!💙
Here are a few to consider:

HOPE Drop-In
711 9th Avenue, Altoona, PA 16602
https://www.hopedropin.org/
814-515-1175

Center Community Action
Main Office - Bedford
195 Drive In Lane
Everett, PA 15537
centerforcommunityaction.org
814-946-3651

Contact Altoona
2729 8th Avenue, Altoona, PA 16602
contactaltoona.org
814-946-0531

Blair Health Choices
81 Holliday Hills Drive, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
https://blairhealthchoices.org/
(814) 696-5680

If you cannot give financially, consider looking into ways you can volunteer your time at a local nonprofit!💚

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Want to know more ways to support us on next week's GivingTuesday? Here are three ways to support us!💙

1. Visit our website namiblaircountypa.org
2. Share our Campaign! Givebutter.com/NBCdonate
3. Encourage others to consider giving to us! Tag us on social media! Spread the word!

Instagram:
Facebook: Blair County PA
Twitter (X): NamiBlair
LinkedIn: @ NAMI Blair County PA

11/21/2025

Next prize spotlight is the gift certificate from Imlers Poultry Outlet! This is where I shop for my meat and they have weekly specials - check out their page! Message us here on Facebook Messenger or call the office 814-946-0531 to buy your tickets today!

11/21/2025

🩵We’re excited to share that NAMI National will be launching the Family Caregiver HelpLine today!!!💚

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The NAMI Family Caregiver HelpLine will provide:

🩵Free, confidential, peer-led support

🩵Practical guidance, trusted resources, and help navigating systems

🩵Compassionate conversations with HelpLine volunteers who truly understand because of their own lived experiences

🩵Support that affirms caregivers deserve care, too

To learn more, please visit this website!
https://www.nami.org/support-education/nami-helpline/family-caregiver-helpline/
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You can spread the word! Let your caregivers know ​h​ow to contact the HelpLine:

​Call​: 1-800-950-6264 and press “4”

​Text​: “Family” to 62640​: to connect with a skilled NAMI Family Caregiver HelpLine Specialist today.

​Email: helpline@nami.org

Mail: NAMI HelpLine
4301 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 300
Arlington, VA 22203

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In A Crisis?
Help is always available when you text, call , or chat 988 to connect with the 988 Lifeline.

11/19/2025

At NAMI Blair County, we believe children and teens deserve safe, supportive spaces to explore their emotions, build resilience, and connect with others. Whether you’re a parent, caregiver, educator, or young person—these programs are here to foster understanding, spark healing conversations, and reduce stigma around mental health.💚🩵

Check out our REVAMPED website, all thanks to Ashley Kesner!!

Request a presentation through our website🎒: https://www.namiblaircountypa.org/children-and-youth ✨

Explore NAMI Blair County’s mental health programs for children, teens, and families—empowering youth through creativity, education, and emotional support.

11/17/2025

TONIGHT!!!

Virtual NAMI Connection Peer Support Group is a free, peer-led support group for any adult who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition. You will gain insight from hearing the challenges and successes of others, and the groups are led by trained leaders who’ve been there. 💙

We will be hosting this virtual support group on the third Monday of each month; our next meeting is scheduled for TONIGHT, November 17th. ✨

For more information, please call: 814-327-7083 💙

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Virtual NAMI Connection Peer Support Group
Monday, November 17 • 6:00 – 7:15 PM
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/uvy-mrjf-guc
Or dial: +1 501-939-4179 PIN: 210 832 263 #
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/uvy-mrjf-guc?pin=7416714645085

11/17/2025

The holiday season can be a difficult time for individuals who are grieving the loss of a person they love. Many find themselves longing for a place where they can feel understood, supported, and less alone during the holiday season. To meet this need in our community, Hallowed Ground Counseling is hosting a free of charge grief workshop designed to offer comfort, connection, and practical tools for navigating the holidays while carrying grief. We are writing to ask for your support in sharing this opportunity with those you serve who may benefit.
About the Workshop
This one-day, two-hour workshop provides a compassionate space for individuals to connect with others who have experienced loss. Participants will be guided by Kate and Dave Zacker, experienced facilitators who have spent many years leading peer-led grief groups and walking alongside people in seasons of profound loss. Please note, this workshop is intended for adult participants.

Workshop Details
Date: Saturday, December 6, 2025
Time: 10:00 am–12:00 pm
Location: Hallowed Ground Counseling
320 Frankstown Rd
Altoona, PA 16602
Cost: Free (donations appreciated)
Registration: Required
Register at: https://www.hallowedgroundcounseling.org/forms

11/17/2025

🎒🎓 Happy International Students Day!!!🎓 🎒

Learn more ways to support your students' mental well-being!🩵

Our website:
https://www.namiblaircountypa.org/children-and-youth

NAMI National:
https://www.nami.org/kids-teens-and-young-adults/

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Explore NAMI Blair County’s mental health programs for children, teens, and families—empowering youth through creativity, education, and emotional support.

11/17/2025

TOMORROW!!

Our Virtual NAMI Connection Peer Support Group meets on the third Monday of each month; our next meeting is scheduled for TOMORROW, November 17th, @ 6-7:15. ✨You will gain insight from hearing the challenges and successes of others, and the groups are led by trained leaders who’ve been there. 💙

We will be hosting this virtual support group on the third Monday of each month; our next meeting is scheduled for TOMORROW, November 17th @ 6-7:15. ✨

For more information, please call: 814-327-7083 💙

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Virtual NAMI Connection Peer Support Group
Monday, November 17 • 6:00 – 7:15 PM
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/uvy-mrjf-guc
Or dial: +1 501-939-4179 PIN: 210 832 263 #
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/uvy-mrjf-guc?pin=7416714645085

11/15/2025

Are you a public safety or healthcare professional or related to one?🏥🚑

NAMI acknowledges that frontline professionals experience unique challenges in their work life, and sometimes they need to understand that they are not alone in this feeling. 🩵

NAMI offers plenty of frontline wellness resources for public safety, healthcare professionals, agencies, and organizations, and their family members as well.💚

To learn more please visit the following link:

NAMI Frontline Wellness offers 1-1 Peer Support Leader training materials for: Fire and EMS Professionals, Law Enforcement Professionals, and Emergency Room Physicians

11/13/2025

Join us TONIGHT for our Family and Connection Peer Support Groups! These will be held at the NAMI office at 1809 11th St, Altoona, PA, 16601, Floor 3, Room 306 at 6:30!💙

Be prepared to come with an open mind and ready to provide emotional support and wisdom amongst your peers! 💚

11/13/2025

🎅✨ Save the Date! Breakfast with Santa is coming to the Wright Place for Kids on December 13th! Bring the whole family for a morning filled with holiday cheer, tasty breakfast treats, and festive fun. You won’t want to miss it! 🎄