Announcement From NAMI NYC Staten Island: New Support Groups, Classes Free To Public, Invitation To Join

Dear Our NAMI NYC Staten Island Family,
Thank you for taking the time to read my message.

I’m Lyn Ferrante, the Executive Director of NAMI NYC Staten Island. Many of you know me, I look forward to meeting those that don’t. I am grateful to Linda Wilson for everything she has taught me since I joined NAMI in 1998. Although she retired last year after over three decades as Executive Director, Linda continues to share her vast knowledge and insights. I plan on continuing Linda’s good work as we expand our programming and presentations, to better address the needs of our diverse community.

Did you know we have opened up new support groups and classes?

• We currently have 5 support groups that meet every week – 4 NAMI Family Support Groups and a NAMI Connections Support Group
• Monthly Community Information night – each month is a new agency to listen to and learn from.
• Monthly Interfaith group
• NAMI Family-to- Family class
• NAMI Basics course starting in June

If you would like to join our groups, classes, or information nights, please check out our weekly newsletter with more information or check out our website.

We are working on opening up more programs and the best is all programs are FREE!

I NEED YOUR HELP TO MAKE THIS WISH COME TRUE.

If you are not already a member of NAMI NYC Staten Island, please consider becoming a member. Our members help us to fulfill our mission, advocate, and provide free support groups, classes, educational programs, other services, and events that help so many. To join, click here and select NAMI NYC Staten Island as your local affiliate.

Membership Dues are only once a year.

$5 – Open Door

$40 – Individual

$60 – Household

Membership benefits include but are not limited to:

• • NAMI-NYS bi-yearly printed newsletter
  • NAMI-NYS weekly e-news
  • E-alerts at the local, state and national levels
  • NAMI Advocate magazine
  • Access to NAMI’s online community
  • Learn how to advocate in your community
  • Up-to-date information on research, medication, and legislative issues
  • Voting privileges at the local and state level NAMI’s
  • Builds local affiliate voting strength at the NAMI national level

NAMI NYC Staten Island is all about families helping families.

Plus, a little bit of kindness goes a long way.

Thank you very much for listening to me.

Banner Image: Mental health support. Image Credit – Dan Meyers

NAMI NYC Staten Island

The families and members of NAMI NYC Staten Island are here to help! We offer understanding to anyone concerned about mental illnesses and the treatment of mental illness. NAMI is dedicated to improving the quality of life for people with mental illness and their families through support, education, and advocacy.