NAMI of Erie County

NAMI of Erie County The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Erie County provides education and support of mental illness for individuals and families. Updated by: AB 11/11/2015

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🎙️ January’s Stigma Stompers episode is live!This month, we sit down with Jay Burrows, Program Director with Glenbeigh, ...
01/12/2026

🎙️ January’s Stigma Stompers episode is live!

This month, we sit down with Jay Burrows, Program Director with Glenbeigh, for a powerful conversation about addiction, recovery, and the humanity we often overlook. Jay reminds us that individuals battling addiction are not defined by their disease, they are resilient, courageous people deserving of compassion, dignity, and hope. 💙

Listen now: https://namierie.org/about-nami-erie-county-pa/podcast-stigma-stompers/
Let’s keep breaking barriers and opening minds, one conversation at a time.

💚 NAMI Peer-to-Peer starts February 2! 💚A free, 8-session course for adults living with mental health conditions—led by ...
01/09/2026

💚 NAMI Peer-to-Peer starts February 2! 💚

A free, 8-session course for adults living with mental health conditions—led by peers who understand. Build skills, confidence, and connection in a supportive, recovery-focused space.

📅 Mondays | 6–8 PM
📍 In-person (Erie) + virtual option
📝 Registration required

📣 Calling Pennsylvania teens passionate about mental health! 📣The Jewish Healthcare Foundation is hosting the PA Youth A...
01/09/2026

📣 Calling Pennsylvania teens passionate about mental health! 📣

The Jewish Healthcare Foundation is hosting the PA Youth Advocacy Network’s PA Teen Mental Health Advocacy Series—a weekly virtual program for students in grades 9–12 across Pennsylvania who want to make a real difference in teen mental health.

🧠 This year’s theme: Supporting Student Mental Health
Teens will build advocacy skills and work in small groups to develop recommendations they’ll share directly with real Pennsylvania changemakers.

🔎 Focus areas include:
• Mental health curriculum
• Substance use prevention
• School belonging & wellness
• School–community partnerships

💡 Skills you’ll gain:
Understanding school systems, learning PA advocacy pathways, using data to make your case, building coalitions, and crafting policy-informed recommendations.

🗓 When: Tuesdays, 4–5:30 PM | February 3 – March 10
💻 Where: Virtual
💰 Bonus: Teens who attend all sessions receive $150 for participating.

📝 Application deadline: January 16, 2025

This is a powerful opportunity for teens to use their voices, shape policy, and advocate for better mental health support in schools.

🧥💙 Stay cozy and support mental health!When you shop, you’re not just grabbing new gear — you’re helping us continue off...
01/07/2026

🧥💙 Stay cozy and support mental health!
When you shop, you’re not just grabbing new gear — you’re helping us continue offering free programs, support groups, and resources for our community.
👉 Grab yours today and rep mental health awareness with pride: https://www.bonfire.com/store/nami-erie-county-pa-store/

This past weekend, we celebrated the wedding of our Marketing and Events Coordinator, Abigale Shick! She is officially M...
01/05/2026

This past weekend, we celebrated the wedding of our Marketing and Events Coordinator, Abigale Shick! She is officially Mrs. Abby Spitalny! It was a beautiful celebration, and we wish Abby and Devin all the happiness as they begin their life together as a married couple.

✨ Here’s to a new year with resolutions that truly matter. ✨As we step into 2026, let’s choose goals that nurture our we...
01/01/2026

✨ Here’s to a new year with resolutions that truly matter. ✨

As we step into 2026, let’s choose goals that nurture our well-being — more self-care, rest, community, support, and boundaries. Your mental health deserves to be at the top of your list. 💙

Whether you’re celebrating big, keeping it quiet, or simply taking it one moment at a time, we’re grateful to walk into the new year with you.

Here’s to growth, gentleness, and caring for ourselves and each other.
Happy New Year from NAMI Erie County PA! 🎉

12/30/2025

Thanks to you, the light of hope is reaching more people than ever. ✨

Your support during our Light the Way campaign helps keep our programs free, our support groups running, and mental health conversations growing across Erie County.

From all of us at NAMI — thank you for lighting the way. 💙

✨ From all of us at NAMI Erie County PA, we wish you a gentle and meaningful Christmas. ✨If today feels joyful, we celeb...
12/25/2025

✨ From all of us at NAMI Erie County PA, we wish you a gentle and meaningful Christmas. ✨

If today feels joyful, we celebrate with you.
If today feels heavy, we’re holding space for you.

Remember: you don’t have to feel merry to matter. Your presence is a gift — exactly as you are. 💙

No matter how you’re spending this day, you’re not alone.
Wishing you warmth, peace, and moments of light.

Moments like this are what community is all about. 💙Our Guns ’n Hoses Softball Game brings first responders and families...
12/25/2025

Moments like this are what community is all about. 💙

Our Guns ’n Hoses Softball Game brings first responders and families together to spark conversations around mental health in a fun, welcoming way.

Your support helps us keep events like this free and accessible, ensuring mental health awareness reaches every corner of Erie County.

✨ Thank you for helping us Light the Way to Hope.

❄️✨ Moments like this are why we do what we do.Our Art Support Groups create space for joy, connection, creativity, and ...
12/22/2025

❄️✨ Moments like this are why we do what we do.

Our Art Support Groups create space for joy, connection, creativity, and community — and we love seeing the smiles that come with it. 💙

Want to stay updated on our programs, events, and ways to get involved?
📰 Sign up for our monthly newsletter and never miss a moment of hope: https://namierie.org/about-nami-erie-county-pa/newsletter/

✨ We’re taking a little holiday pause to rest, recharge, and sip some cocoa. ☕💙Our office will be closed Christmas week ...
12/21/2025

✨ We’re taking a little holiday pause to rest, recharge, and sip some cocoa. ☕💙
Our office will be closed Christmas week — we will reopen Monday, December 29th! See you soon!

Tarra’s words remind us how powerful compassion and connection can be. 💙Thanks to supporters like you, our free programs...
12/20/2025

Tarra’s words remind us how powerful compassion and connection can be. 💙

Thanks to supporters like you, our free programs give people a place to feel understood, supported, and never alone.

✨ Your gift helps light the way for someone’s recovery.

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1611 Peach Street, Ste 218
Erie, PA
16501

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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