NAMI Vermont

06/01/2026

🌞 Summer is just around the corner! While many are already planning vacations, it’s important to remember that mental health does not take a break. If you're in need of support this month, consider joining our groups!

NAMI Vermont offers a variety of FREE, confidential, virtual, and in-person options for individuals and families struggling with mental health conditions. Our groups are led by trained volunteers who create a safe, judgment-free space for sharing and healing together.

No registration is required to attend! Join us whenever you can!

In June, be on the lookout for our new VIRTUAL Connection Peer Support Group launching in Barre on June 6. For more details and to find the Zoom link, visit www.namivt.org/csg.

👉 Find a support group near you: www.namivt.org/support-groups

📣 Don’t see a group in your area? Share this post with someone who might be interested in starting one. Please contact [email protected] to learn more.

05/28/2026

Struggling with BIG emotions? Join NAMI Vermont’s Lunch & Learn session to learn more about how Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills can help you!

🗓️ June 3, 2026
🕛 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
📍 Online via Zoom

Beth Salvi-Hudgins, founder of DBT For You, has extensive training in DBT and is passionate about teaching DBT skills to help improve lives!

By the end of this Lunch & Learn session, you’ll:

✅ Understand the basics of DBT
✅ Identify the four core DBT skill sets
✅ Know how to manage BIG emotions with DBT

Come with questions, connect with like-minded individuals, and learn about DBT resources! RSVP now at namivt.org/lunch-learn-series to receive the Zoom link and email reminders.

Join NAMI Vermont for a series of presentations relating to mental health, delivered by knowledgeable speakers in a relaxed, lunchtime format.

05/28/2026

Once again, we want to thank everyone who joined us for NAMIWalks Vermont on May 16! Your participation is what makes events like these so special! ✨

A big shoutout to our amazing sponsors; your support made this year’s NAMIWalks possible. Thank you for helping us build a future where mental health is more accessible to all Vermonters! 🤝

Our NAMIWalks fundraiser supports NAMI Vermont's statewide programs, so every dollar raised stays in our Vermont community to help those struggling with mental health challenges access free resources and support.

While our services are free, delivering them is not! Here’s how your donation can make an impact:

💙 $1,000 = One NAMI Family-to-Family class for 20 Vermonters in need
💙 $500 = Training costs for two new NAMI Provider program teachers
💙 $250 = One NAMI Basics class for 20 parents/caregivers
💙 $100 = One NAMI Ending the Silence presentation at a Vermont school
💙 $50 = 20 welcome packets for new NAMI Support Group participants
💙 $25 = Mental health resources for 10 NAMI Vermont event attendees
💙 $10 = Printing costs for two NAMI Vermont Resource Guidebooks

Haven’t had a chance to donate yet? Help us reach our $65,000 goal by July 15 to keep essential mental health programs and support groups running for our communities. Donate today at namiwalks.org/vermont. Every little bit counts! 💚

Learn more about how NAMI Vermont can help your community at namivt.org.

05/27/2026

No one should have to face suicidal thoughts or the loss of a loved one to su***de without support. 💚

Join NAMI Vermont, in collaboration with the Howard Center, for a Community Conversation on Su***de Prevention.

🗓️Tuesday, June 2
🕙 6:00 to 8:00 PM
📍Mental Health Urgent Care, 1 Prospect St, Burlington, VT

Hear from subject matter experts:

• Dr. Craig Bryan, PsyD, MD: Professor of psychiatry and director of the University of Vermont Medical Center's su***de care clinic.

• Kathleen Kilbourne: A su***de loss survivor and former Executive Director of Vermont Su***de Prevention Center.

• Mark Margolis: Vermont Psychologist, MA, and Howard Center's Su***de Prevention Coordinator.

Ask questions, share your experiences, and enjoy a night of connection and community! RSVP for this FREE event at namivt.org/community-conversations.

For questions, contact [email protected].

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05/26/2026

NAMIWalks Vermont 2026 was a huge success! 🌟

We were fortunate to have beautiful weather; no clouds or rain, just clear skies, sunshine, and an amazing turnout to support mental health awareness! It felt truly empowering to see everyone unified around a shared goal.

Speaking of which, we can’t thank everyone enough for their strong support!

A special shout-out goes to our fantastic MC: The Kwame Vibe, and to Maiden Vermont and The Hitmen for their groovy tunes that kept us entertained all day! 🎤🎶

Thank you to St. Pierre Delicacy Food Truck and Gene’s Chili Hut for serving delicious food and for donating and believing in our cause! We’re grateful to the Vermont Lake Monsters for sharing their beautiful venue and the on-site staff support from setup to tear down - we couldn’t have done it without you!

To everyone who joined us for the Walk, whether you’re on your own mental health journey, supporting a loved one, or were just curious about NAMI Vermont and how we show up for our community, thank you! 💚 Your presence and solidarity made a difference.

Help us continue to make an impact in Vermont by donating to our cause. Even though this year's NAMIWalks event is over, our fundraising page is still open until July 15! If you’d like to help support free mental health services statewide, visit namiwalks.org/vermont to donate! We are grateful for your generosity.

05/16/2026

There’s still time to join us today for NAMIWalks Vermont!

📍 Where: Centennial Field, Burlington
🕙 When: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

If you haven’t registered yet, don't worry–you can sign up at the event! ☀️ The weather is looking beautiful, so come out and enjoy the day, while supporting a great cause!

We all have mental health, and we all need support, now more than ever. 💚

We hope to see you there!

05/15/2026

Join NAMI Vermont for a Community Conversation on the impact of relationships on mental health!

🗓️ Thursday, May 21
🕙 6:00 - 8:00 PM
📍 Winooski High School Library

Meet our panelists:

• Jen Colman from Green Mountain Mobile Therapy
• Sarah DeBouter from MENTOR Vermont
• Matt Wolf from Vermont Afterschool

Want to learn more about our panelists? Scroll through the images! If you’re interested in joining us, please RSVP for this FREE event at namivt.org/community-conversations. Come support our panelists and share your mental health journey!

Questions? Contact [email protected].

05/15/2026

We’re almost there! Just 1 more day until our biggest event of the year!

THANK YOU from NAMI Vermont to everyone involved in the Walk—from planners and fundraisers to donors, volunteers, and sponsors. A special shoutout to the staff who have worked tirelessly behind the scenes to make this event happen! We may be a small team, but we are mighty! 💪

Thanks your efforts, we have already reached 79% of our $65,000 goal! Let’s close that gap today, so that all Vermonters can access free mental health education and services statewide. Your support means the world to us and to those impacted by mental health conditions! ❤️

Ready to walk with us? Register for FREE today at namiwalks.org/vermont and show your solidarity for !

05/14/2026

Only 2 days to go until NAMIWalks Vermont! Planning to join us? Check out our event map! 🗺️

✨ We’re kicking off the day at 10 AM on May 16! Participants can sign in, pick up their t-shirt (available for those who raise at least $100), engage with vendors, enjoy live music from local artists, and more! 🎶

🚶‍♀️ The walk route is 1 mile, but no worries if you can't walk! There are plenty of family-friendly activities for everyone!

Haven't registered yet? It's FREE at namiwalks.org/vermont! Fundraising is encouraged but not required. Have questions? Email our Walk Manager at [email protected]!

05/13/2026

Thank you to Grace’s Goods for organizing a fundraiser for NAMIWalks Vermont! 🙌 All the proceeds from their event at Jericho Cafe & Tavern will go toward supporting NAMI Vermont’s FREE mental health programs.

With just 3 days to go, join us on May 16 at Centennial Field for NAMIWalks! Grace’s Goods will be there, selling delicious desserts and coffee. ☕🍪 If you want to support both NAMI Vermont and Grace’s Goods, please bring cash!

👉 RSVP today for NAMIWalks Vermont at namiwalks.org/vermont.