NAMI Vermont

10/22/2026

On Friday, October 23, NAMI Vermont will attend the Vermont Afterschool Annual Conference at Hotel Champlain in Burlington!

NAMI Vermont is proud to attend to support Vermont Afterschool's work and to share a variety of free mental health resources for youth. Youth mental health has never been more important, and we are glad to do our part to support, educate, and advocate for children and young adults.

Vermont Afterschool is a statewide nonprofit organization dedicated to helping Vermont youth benefit from the power of afterschool, summer learning, and third space programs during the out-of-school hours. NAMI Vermont is honored to partner with Vermont Afterschool, as we have in the past for our Community Conversation Series, Mental Health Advocacy Day, and more.

Please join us at the conference to learn more about our organization, how we reach communities statewide through our free mental health programs, and how we collaborate with partners like Vermont Afterschool and other like-minded organizations to support mental health and wellness for Vermonters of all ages. Check out our free resources, connect with NAMI Vermont staff and volunteers, and learn how to get involved and make a difference in your community. We hope to see you there!

Want NAMI Vermont to join your next event? We'd love to hear from you! Contact [email protected] to get started.

10/21/2026

Everyone has a story to tell. Why not use yours to help others?

This January, join NAMI Vermont's Smarts for Advocacy training! This free, virtual, hands-on workshop will help you develop your advocacy skills to make an impact with local, state, and federal policymakers. Whether you're brand new to advocacy or an experienced advocate with years of phone calls and meetings under your belt, NAMI Smarts has something for everyone. All are welcome! Learn side by side with others working toward the same goal: sharing their mental health story to bring greater awareness and more effective mental healthcare for all Vermonters.

We will be offering a NAMI Smarts Advocacy training session on January 9, 2027. The session will be held virtually via Zoom, allowing advocates from across the state to participate. During this training, we will cover Module 1 (Telling Your Story) and Module 2 (Policy Making 101) from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. Since this meeting is virtual, we request that participants keep their cameras on for the entire training. Thank you for understanding!

Register today and save your spot at: www.namivt.org/smarts. We hope to see you there!

10/19/2026

These mental health resources for the Hispanic/Latinx community are available year-round. Please share them with anyone who may benefit! 🫶

10/19/2026

Exciting news: The date for the 12th Annual Mental Health Advocacy Day has been set! Join NAMI Vermont, Vermont Care Partners, and The Vermont Association for Mental Health and Addiction Recovery in person on Tuesday, January 26, 2027, from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Vermont State House. Every year, we’re joined by mental health advocates, peers, family members, professionals, community members, and others to call on Vermont leaders and legislators to support the mental health of Vermonters.

This year, we encourage everyone to get involved, advocate, and vote for mental health for all. If you or someone you know has been directly affected by a mental health condition, your story could make a difference. Join Mental Health Advocacy Day and help influence the conversation around mental health. This event is a great opportunity for advocates to meet and greet legislators in the State House Card Room and share their concerns and hopes for the future of mental health care in Vermont.

Registration will be available soon. Please visit www.namivt.org/advocacy-day to learn more and see last year's Mental Health Advocacy Day recording!

If you’re interested in co-sponsoring the event, please contact Nick Martin at [email protected]. We’re excited to have you join us at the State House!

10/19/2026

For 87 years, we’ve shown up for what Vermont needed next. Right now, we need Vermont to show up for us. 🧡

Every dollar of VAMHAR’s federal funding is gone. We’ve spent the past year using our reserves and piecing together funding to keep our staff working and our programs moving.

That bought us time—but not stability.

Now, we need to raise $150,000 by the end of October to carry VAMHAR through this transition.

We believe deeply that there is a future on the other side of this. A future where we keep training service providers. Keep advancing su***de prevention. Keep creating free learning opportunities. Keep strengthening workplaces. Keep advocating. Keep bringing people together. Keep building what Vermont needs next.

Will you build it with us?
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10/16/2026

Nationally acclaimed mentalist Steve Taubman understands the power of mixing mind reading with a whole lot of laughter; be there for his amazing Mind Magic performance on October 30th at 7:30 p.m. Come out for a special evening at Hardwick Town House benefiting NAMI Vermont!

Grab your tickets here:

www.eventbrite.com/e/mind-magic-a-night-of-laughter-and-astonishment-benefiting-nami-vt-tickets-2001281591112

10/15/2026

10/14/2026

NAMI Vermont is partnering with South Burlington Public Library once again to bring a FREE mental health outreach presentation to the community!

Join us on November 4th, from 6:00- 7:30 p.m., for a night of learning and connection. Our trained volunteer presenters will share their mental health experiences to raise awareness about the impact of mental health conditions, challenge harmful stereotypes about mental health, and inspire hope and healing.

This is a safe space where participants can ask questions, talk about their own experiences, and learn more about local resources.

This event is open to the public, with no registration needed. Feel free to share this opportunity with a close friend, family member, or co-worker who may be interested in learning more about mental health. We hope to see you there!

10/13/2026

NAMI Vermont invites you to attend our virtual Annual Business Meeting on Wednesday, November 18, from 4:00 to 6:00 PM!

This free meeting is open to the public and offers a great opportunity to get key updates on the organization and recognize the outstanding achievements of our volunteers. At the meeting, members of NAMI Vermont will also vote in our next Board of Directors. While this event is open to everyone, only NAMI Vermont members are eligible to vote. Interested in becoming a member? Visit namivt.org/membership to learn more about all the benefits of a NAMI Vermont membership.

To learn more and pre-register for the Annual Business Meeting, visit www.namivt.org/meeting. After you submit your registration, you will receive a confirmation email that includes a Zoom link for the meeting. We look forward to seeing you there!

10/12/2026

Today is Indigenous Peoples' Day, a day to honor and celebrate the legacy of Indigenous/Native American communities. Please take a moment to learn more about the indigenous land you live on. Vermont currently recognizes these four prominent tribes: the Abenaki Nation of Missisquoi, Elnu Abenaki Tribe, Koasek Traditional Band of the Koas Abenaki Nation, and Nulhegan Band of the Coosuk Abenaki Nation.

At NAMI Vermont, we recognize that the Vermont Abenaki people have lived and worked on this land since time immemorial. In order to understand that mental health disparities are rooted in historical and ongoing inequities, we encourage everyone to listen, learn, and connect with the rich history, traditions, education, stories, and governance of the Vermont Abenaki people.

• The Abenaki Nation of Missisquoi: https://abenakination.com
• The Elnu Abenaki Tribe: https://elnuabenakitribe.org
• The Koasek Traditional Band of the Koas Abenaki Nation: https://koasek.org
• The Nulhegan Band of the Coosuk Abenaki Nation: https://abenakitribe.org

Swipe through to see Indigenous/Native American mental health resources from NAMI.

Visit www.nami.org/Indigenous to learn about mental health and Indigenous/Native American populations, including examples of factors that impact mental health, barriers to care, and additional resources.

Help us work toward a future where mental health equity is possible, and culturally competent care is a reality.