NAMI New Jersey

12/30/2025

Thank you to NAMI NJ board member Stacy Ross for her generosity and continued commitment to mental health advocacy. Join in celebrating the launch of her two books, Searching for Slippers and Where Do the Waves Come From? Both titles are available on Amazon, with $1 from each book sold donated directly to NAMI New Jersey to support important work in communities across the state.

12/30/2025

Caring for your mental health isn’t something extra; it’s what keeps you grounded when life gets overwhelming. The better you tend to yourself, the more capacity you have to support those around you. That means learning what drains you, creating space to rest, and giving yourself the same care you offer others.

12/29/2025

Join a NAMI NJ online or in-person support group this week! https://conta.cc/4qmB7OL

Email from NAMI New Jersey     The following groups are being offered online, using the Zoom platform: NAMI Family Support Group 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month, at 7 p.m. ET Register for NAMI Fami

12/26/2025

Happy Kwanzaa to all who celebrate! May your holiday be filled with unity, reflection, and the creative spirit that brings communities together. Celebrate the traditions and values that inspire hope and purpose for the year ahead.

NAMI NJ office will be closed for the holidays and will reopen on Friday, January 2nd, 2026. If you need assistance during this time, the Su***de & Crisis Hotline is available 24/7: Call 988 or Text 988.

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas! May your holiday be filled with warmth, laughter, and cherished moments with family and friends. Take time to enjoy the little joys that make this season so special.

NAMI NJ office will be closed for the holidays and will reopen on Friday, January 2nd, 2026. If you need assistance during this time, the Su***de & Crisis Hotline is available 24/7: Call 988 or Text 988.

12/24/2025

We hope you have a wonderful Christmas Eve! During this time, we know the holidays can be especially hard—whether you’re experiencing loss or feeling alone. Take a moment to read these four tips to help make your holiday a little easier.

If you need immediate assistance or in crisis, please call or text the National Su***de & Crisis Lifeline at 988 (24/7).

12/24/2025

The best gift you can give yourself this holiday season is peace of mind. With so much to worry about, it’s easy to forget your own needs. Take this as a reminder to slow down, prioritize what matters, and care for yourself because you deserve it.

12/23/2025

Wrap up the year with us! View NAMI NJ's 2025 Impact Report, and consider partnering with us to increase our impact and reach in the coming year. https://conta.cc/4pO6Ic8

Email from NAMI New Jersey Give Hope Today A Year in Review... NAMI NJ 2025 Annual Report The NAMI NJ 2025 Annual Report is a culmination of the many accomplishments we have achieved as an organizatio

12/22/2025

NAMI NJ’s former Summer Advocacy Intern Leah Wentnick recently gave a TEDx talk at the University of Delaware on the power of language in preventing su***de. Sharing her own experience, she argues that social media posts and ribbons aren’t enough. We need to listen and have difficult conversations, avoiding words that trivialize su***de: “When we choose our language with care and intent, compassion finds its way back to us.”

Watch the full TEDx talk here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3PkoPpoxcdk

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12/22/2025

Join a NAMI NJ online or in-person support group this week! https://conta.cc/4p6wqr2

Email from NAMI New Jersey     The following groups are being offered online, using the Zoom platform: NAMI Family Support Group 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month, at 7 p.m. ET Register for NAMI Fami

12/20/2025

On Dec. 10, NAMI NJ hosted a presentation on 988 with Advocacy & Public Policy Director Matt Camarda and United Church of Christ, Rev. Craig Peterson. Matt explained how 988 supports people in crisis and why long-term, sustainable funding is so important. He also shared his own experience calling the lifeline: “They were with me in that moment when I was struggling.”

View the full presentation here: https://youtu.be/Dc1h80UmztE

NAMI NJ Advocacy & Public Policy Director Matthew Camarda joins Associate Conference Minister Rev. Craig Peterson of New Jersey Association United Church of ...

12/20/2025

is recognized on January 7th, a day we commemorate those we have lost by su***de because of mental illness. NAMI NJ and the Darren Clark Jr Memorial will highlight this day on our social media. Join us for an in-person community gathering on Saturday, January 17, 2026. Learn more and register here: https://conta.cc/4qjfezA

Email from NAMI New Jersey You're invited!   Saturday, January 17, 2026 East Brook Middle School 190 Spring Valley Rd, Paramus, NJ 07652 Register now   January 7th - Virtual Observance on Social M