NAMI NYS St. Lawrence & Jefferson Counties

09/18/2025

🌟 Exhibitor registration for EdCon 2025 is officially OPEN! 🌟
Don’t miss the chance to showcase your organization, connect with attendees, and be part of New York’s largest mental health education conference.

👉 Reserve your spot today: u3iVhtA6@XG0TqaVIpn3/exhibitor" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://whova.com/portal/registration/u3iVhtA6@XG0TqaVIpn3/exhibitor

09/11/2025

There is no health care without mental health care.

Too often, health insurance covers mental health care differently than other medical services, creating barriers to affordable, accessible treatment and reinforcing the stigma around mental illness and seeking help. If you believe your right to mental health parity has been violated, download this resource from our partners at The Kennedy Forum.
https://www.nami.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/KF-NAMI-Appeals-Guide-April-2021-final.pdf

09/05/2025

On August 28th, NAMI NYS and NAMI Schenectady, an affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Ilness joined FOR-NY and Congressman Paul D. Tonko for a community forum highlighting recent behavioral health policy changes and honoring International Overdose Awareness Day.

Thank you to Cindy Sood, Cynthia Seacord, and our Government & Community Affairs Manager, James Norton, for representing NAMI and advocating for stronger mental health and recovery supports across New York State. 💜

09/05/2025

Please join us in our annual Chalk the Walk event for the entire month of September!

🖍️Grab some chalk and spread messages of hope, encouragement and positivity.

🫟We’d love to see the sidewalks and parking lots throughout the county covered in your artwork 🖼️ 🧑‍🎨👩‍🎨👨‍🎨.

Be sure to use our tag to share your creations and have fun! 😃
Please share and spread the word 📰

09/05/2025

💜 September is Su***de Awareness Month 💜

Crisis doesn’t wait and neither should we.
The St. Lawrence County Su***de Awareness Coalition has put together a local resource guide with 24/7 hotlines and community supports to help anyone in need.

📞 Call or text 988 anytime for the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline.
📱 Save and share this list of local life-saving numbers for mental health, substance use, and crisis support services right here in St. Lawrence County.

You are not alone. Help is always just a call or text away.

👉 See the attached resource page and scan the QR code for quick access.

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09/05/2025

Brainstorm is only a little over a month a way! Join us on Friday, October 17th at The Salvation Army Glens Falls from 10AM to 2PM for community resources, fun activities, workshops, presentations, and more!

This is a collaborative community event hosted by:
Adirondack EAP, Conifer Park, Ascend Mental Wellness, WAIT House, Swift River, Glens Falls Senior Citizens Center, Inc., Council for Prevention, Inc., Hope & Healing Recovery Community Center, Alliance for Positive Health. BHSN - Behavioral Health Services North, Peter Young Housing Industries & Treatment - Schuyler Inn and Events, Adirondack Folk School, and the Community Service Offices of Warren County, New York, and Washington County, New York.

Stay tuned for our full list of activities and workshops!

08/29/2025

I am speaking at NAMI NYS 2025 Education Conference along with 2 affiliate colleagues. Ciccarelli & Dennis E Young Jr.. Please check out my talk if you're attending the event! - via event app

08/29/2025

It's time to spread hope!

The Jefferson County Su***de Prevention Coalition invites your organization or business to "Chalk the Walk" to create inspiring messages on sidewalks to show support for those struggling with mental health and to remember the lives of those lost to su***de.

Starting Sept. 14th through Sept. 20th, take to the sidewalks to share messages of hope, inspiration, or positivity. Tag and share on Facebook. The top three "liked" posts will be selected to win a gift certificate to a local restaurant!

08/21/2025

Sometimes we get caught chasing perfection—but healing happens in progress. Keep going, you’re doing better than you think. ✨

08/21/2025

08/04/2025

🏃‍♀️👨‍🦽Save the Date - Su***de Prevention Walk in Jefferson County, Sunday September 14 👟🚶‍♂🧑‍🦯