NAMI Bucks County PA

10/15/2025

This dynamic duo, Taryn and Scott, facilitates the NAMI Wellness Court Support Group each Wednesday at the administration building in Doylestown, providing peer support and resources to the 40+ court participants who are building resilience on their way to recovery. This group has proven to be an integral part of the treatment court program that provides structure, support, education, and individualized treatment and supports. Thank you, Taryn and Scott! 💚

10/15/2025

Millions of Americans benefit from tax credits that help them afford their health insurance costs. But if Congress does not act ASAP, many people with mental health conditions may not be able to afford their health coverage next year.

These credits are known as “enhanced Advance Premium Tax Credits” (eAPTCs). You may better know them as health care tax credits, which are monthly savings that help lower the cost of Marketplace health insurance for millions of Americans.

These tax credits are set to expire at the end of the year. If Congress lets this happen, it would nearly double monthly premiums and lead to 4.2 million becoming uninsured because they won’t be able to afford the increased cost. For example, a family of four making $60,000 could see their monthly insurance premiums jump from about $100 to more than $300. When people lose health care coverage, mental health care becomes even more out of reach for families.

Tell your members of Congress TODAY to protect affordable coverage for millions of Americans here: https://nami.quorum.us/campaign/142526/.

10/15/2025

Thank you to Bucks County Community College - Upper Bucks Campus for welcoming us to share our mental health stories 💚

Mia and Claire had great conversations with the students and staff today. Thank you Bucks County Community College - Upper Bucks Campus for prioritizing conversations around mental health!

To learn more about our free school-based programs, visit www.namibuckspa.org/youth-programs or email Mia, at youthprograms@namibuckspa.org.

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10/15/2025

it’s 🧡

1 in 6 people have depression

yet only 60% seek help

if you are struggling, please get the help you deserve.
hope is real. healing is real.

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10/15/2025

“Benefits are considered mandatory spending and will continue uninterrupted through the shutdown. However, thousands of Social Security Administration employees — about 12 percent of the staff — have been furloughed and services not directly related to paying benefits may be halted.”

About 12 percent of the staff have been furloughed and services not directly related to paying benefits may be halted.

10/14/2025

NAMI is deeply alarmed by reports of significant staffing cuts at the SAMHSA that threaten to weaken the stability of our nation’s mental health and substance use systems—especially during a time of growing need.

SAMHSA’s leadership in advancing prevention, treatment, and crisis care—especially through initiatives like the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline—is essential. These professionals help millions of Americans access hope, healing, and community support.

As the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization, NAMI calls on policymakers to protect and strengthen SAMHSA’s capacity to serve people and families in every community. Now more than ever, we must invest in the people and programs that make recovery possible.

Read our full statement: https://www.nami.org/nami-news/nami-condemns-layoffs-at-samhsa-and-other-federal-agencies/

10/14/2025

♠️ 10% OFF TABLES OF 8 through 10/30 ♠️

Join NAMI Bucks County on Friday, December 5, 2025 for our Winter Wonderland Kate Spade Designer Bag Bingo event for mental health and su***de awareness. You'll have the chance to win one (or more!) of 14 Kate Spade bags, and one (or more!) of our raffle baskets and prizes. Register today at www.namibuckspa.org/bingo

TICKET & SPONSORSHIP SALES BEGIN... NOW! at www.namibuckspa.org/bingo/. For a limited time, take 10% off tables of 8 with code EARLYBIRD (excludes sponsorships)!

Event Details:
• Doors open at 6:00 PM
• Games begin at 7:00 PM
• 10 games total included with ticket purchase

Option to purchase:
• Multiple game boards
• Raffle tickets for baskets and prizes
• 50/50 Tickets
• Bingo Daubers

BYOB - bring your own beverages and snacks

Thank you for supporting the NAMI mission to improve the lives of individuals and families affected by mental health conditions through recovery-focused support, education and advocacy. Learn more about us at www.namibuckspa.org, and find us on social media .

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10/14/2025

Mia, NAMI’s Youth Programs Director, is hard at work preparing for our age-appropriate mental health education program, Small Talk, to be presented to students in 63 elementary school classrooms in the Pennridge School District this month! Thank you for all you do, Mia! And thank you to the Pennridge School district and their commitment to mental wellness and early intervention! 💚

10/13/2025

Please join us in congratulating NAMI Bucks County board member, Marlene Pray, on winning the Peace & Social Justice Association Social Courage Award!

This is a well-deserved honor, Marlene! Congratulations and kudos, with love from your NAMI Family 💚

Learn more: https://www.peacejusticestudies.org/conference/2025-conference-award-winners/

10/13/2025

Join us this evening at 7:00 PM for a free Anxiety & Depression Support Group at the NAMI Bucks County PA office - 1432 Easton Road, Suite 2E, Warrington, PA 18976. This isn’t a group solely for those with a formal diagnosis, it’s a group for anyone who struggles with anxiety and depression in their daily life.

**Registration is not required for in person groups!**

The NAMI Anxiety and Depression Support Group is a free, peer-led support group for any adult whose primary concerns are anxiety and depression either as daily challenges or diagnoses. No formal diagnosis is required. You will gain insight from hearing the challenges and successes of others, and the groups are led by trained leaders living in recovery themselves.

• Details: www.namibuckspa.org/support/
• Questions: supportgroups@namibuckspa.org

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10/12/2025

Here's the weekly schedule of free, confidential NAMI Support Programs. All are welcome! Registration is required for online groups, but not for in-person groups.

Details & Registration: www.namibuckspa.org/support/
Questions: supportgroups@namibuckspa.org

𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽𝘀:
‣ 10 A - Wellness & Recovery
➥ bit.ly/NAMIVirtual | ID: 912 202 4943 | PW: 202901
‣ 7 P - Anxiety & Depression
➥ In-Person

𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽𝘀:
‣ 10 A - Wellness & Recovery
➥ bit.ly/NAMIVirtual | ID: 912 202 4943 | PW: 202901
‣ 9 P - Night Owl
➥ bit.ly/NAMIVirtual | ID: 912 202 4943 | PW: 202901

𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽𝘀:
‣ 10 A - Wellness & Recovery
➥ bit.ly/NAMIVirtual | ID: 912 202 4943 | PW: 202901
‣ 7 P - Family Support
➥ bit.ly/NAMIVirtual | ID: 912 202 4943 | PW: 202901
‣ 7 P - Grief & Loss Support
➥ bit.ly/NAMIGroup | ID: 739 904 7640 | PW: 565372

𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽𝘀:
‣ 1 P - Goal Setting Group
➥ bit.ly/NAMIVirtual | ID: 912 202 4943 | PW: 202901
‣ 7 P - NAMI Connection
➥ In-Person

𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽𝘀:
‣ 1 P - Women's Support Group
➥ bit.ly/NAMIVirtual | ID: 912 202 4943 | PW: 202901
‣ 7:30 P - Anxiety & Depression
➥ bit.ly/NAMIVirtual | ID: 912 202 4943 | PW: 202901

𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆:
‣ 4 P - Alternatives to Su***de
➥ bit.ly/NAMIVirtual | ID: 912 202 4943 | PW: 202901
‣ 6:30 P - Wellness & Recovery
➥ bit.ly/NAMIVirtual | ID: 912 202 4943 | PW: 202901
‣ 8 P - Weekend Meditation
➥ bit.ly/NAMIGroup | ID: 739 904 7640 | PW: 565372

📱 Emotional Support WarmLine (1-on-1 Peer Support):
‣ 3PM - 10PM - Call 215-343-3055 and press 1

10/11/2025

Rest is a necessity — a fundamental requirement for health and wellbeing — not a reward to be earned. 💚NAMI