NAMI of Erie County

💙💚 Sponsor shout-out!
We’re excited to welcome Penn State Behrend as a Supporter Sponsor of NAMIWalks Erie PA 2026!
Their support helps make this walk possible and strengthens our shared commitment to mental health, hope, and community connection.
Interested in becoming a NAMIWalks sponsor this season? We’d love to connect!
Reach out to Abby at [email protected]

Another fulfilling, hopeful week of programming has come and gone! We had so many wonderful groups this week, but these were some of our favorites💙💚

Last week, our team traveled to Warren to provide Adult Mental Health First Aid training to the staff at Seneca Library. It was a wonderful two days filled with learning, meaningful conversations, and connection.

We're grateful for such an engaged and dedicated group of participants. Congratulations to our newest Mental Health First Aiders! 💙

What to expect at NAMIWalks:
✔ Inspiring speakers
✔ Community resource tables
✔ Family-friendly atmosphere
✔ A powerful reminder that you are not alone
September 13. Be there. 👟Register now: www.namiwalks.org/eriepa

We kicked off a new Exploring the Arts program this morning with Luther Memorial's Summer Boot Camp! 🎨🐢

Today, we read I Am Stuck and created "Take It Slow Turtles" while learning about patience and perseverance. As a fun bonus, it was Silly Hat Day! 🎩😄

We're excited to spend the summer learning, creating, and making memories with these sweet faces! 💙

🎬✨ Photo dump from our Mental Health Movie Night, courtesy of MKleck Photography!

On June 5th, we gathered to watch The Unbreakable Boy, a powerful story about resilience, family, and finding strength through life's challenges.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the evening so special, including Mental Health Association of Northwestern PA, Family Services of NW PA, and Erie Family Alliance . A special thank you to UPMC Health Plan for sponsoring this event and supporting mental health awareness in our community.

Together, we're building a community where no one has to face mental health challenges alone. 💙

Happy Flag Day! Today we celebrate the symbol of our nation and the values of unity, hope, and resilience that bring us together. ❤️🤍💙 In observance of the holiday, our office will be closed Monday, June 15th, and will reopen Tuesday, June 16th!

"We enjoyed having Ms. Jodie in our classroom and learning helpful self-care tools that students can continue using at home and at school throughout the summer. It has been a great benefit having her join our class."

This week, Jodie visited a McDowell classroom to teach summer self-care and healthy coping skills with our "Take It Slow Turtle". Students learned ways to slow down and calm their minds and bodies when feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, or upset. We're grateful for the opportunity to support youth mental health and wellness this summer. 💙🐢