NAMI Buffalo & Western New York

08/31/2025

According to the 2024 RAND report "America's Military and Veteran Caregivers: Hidden Heroes Emerging from the Shadows," military and veteran caregivers under age 60 are nearly 4x more likely to meet the criteria for depression than non-caregivers.

NAMI Buffalo & Western New York, in partnership with Veterans One-Stop Center, is pleased to be offering NAMI Homefront: a safe, confidential space for these caregivers to come together for 6 weeks, find community, and learn skills to better support their loved ones while maintaining their own well-being.

Classes start Sept 16 & will be Tuesdays from 6-8:30 pm @ 1255 Niagara St #230. Registration required / call or email to secure your spot.

08/29/2025

We have NAMI Family-to-Family classes scheduled to start throughout the Western New York region this month!

Join us & leave better prepared to support your loved one with a mental illness.

No cost to attend. Call/email to register.

08/22/2025

TWO WEEKS until our next Mental Health First Aid Training certification course! If you want to be better prepared to support someone in crisis, we invite you to register & join us.

Sept 6
9 am — 5 pm (Lunch provided)
768 Delaware Ave

08/18/2025

This weekend, we came together with our friends and supporters to walk, dance, eat, laugh, and rally around Mental Health for All.

Thank you (yes, you!) for your support. We can’t wait for next year!

08/16/2025

Today's the day!

We look forward to seeing you at our first annual NAMIWalks event at Front Park.

There will be food trucks, face painting, an essential oil station, and other activities!

Visit the comment section for more information.

08/15/2025

We’re getting ready for our first annual NAMI Walks & second annual Dance with Somebody party tomorrow, but our friends, The Waildogs, will be performing at Nietzsches TONIGHT, with proceeds benefiting our organization and work! We can’t wait to see everyone this weekend, and are appreciative of all the support 💚

07/22/2025

Why do we walk?

We asked our team at NAMI Buffalo to write down and share their personal reasons and the responses were powerful.

✨ “I walk because unity for mental health is important.”
✨ “I walk because I support with all my heart and soul those who are struggling.”
✨ “I walk to honor my own journey and to teach my children it’s okay to talk about mental health.”
✨ “I walk because NAMI has been an incredible resource for me and my family.”
✨ “I walk for those who can’t, or who are too afraid to.”
✨ “I walk because everyone deserves access to care, regardless of their situation.”

NAMI Walks is more than just a walk. It’s a statement. It’s hope. It’s community. And it’s for everyone impacted by mental illness, whether directly or through a loved one.

Join us, walk with us, and help break the stigma.

07/07/2025

Registration closes this week for the July Family-to-Family classes in Clarence (starts July 14) and Tonawanda (starts July 15). To register, email us today at online@namibuffalony.org with your name, the class you're interested in and your phone number so we can call to complete your registration!

07/07/2025

Last chance to register. Join us to help prepare you to provide much needed help to people in your community, before a crisis. To register, scan the QR code to follow the link or email Jeff, jpirrone @ namibuffalony.org.

07/04/2025

Family members, caregivers and others close to and supporting recovery for an adult living with a serious mental condition are invited to attend one of our six monthly Family Support Groups.

July groups meet:
7/2, Wed, North Tonawanda, 6:30 pm
7/10 Thurs, Virtual, 7 pm
7/16 Wed, Amherst, 7 pm
7/17 Th, Hamburg & Lockport, 7 pm
7/24 Th, Buffalo, 6:30 pm

For more information:

NAMI Family Support Groups offer confidential support for family members and caregivers concerned about or caring for a person with mental illness

07/04/2025

Summer and Fall Family-to-Family classes are registering now! Currently, there are 3 classes scheduled. For more informationin about classes: https://www.namibuffalony.org/programs/family-to-family-classes/

Clarence Center class starts July 14-Sept 8 on Mondays. Register before July 10th. (No class on Labor Day)

Tonawanda class starts July 15-September 9 on Tuesdays. Register before July 10th.

Eden class starts September 10-October 29 on Wednesdays. Register before September 8th.

To request to register or for more information, email online@namibuffalony.org with Subject: “Register Family-to-Family [Location] [Date]”. Include your name and a phone number and we will call you with registration and class details.

Space is limited – don’t wait to call!

Our Family-to-Family 8-week class is a signature NAMI National Program. The class is free to family and caregivers of a loved one who has mental illness