NAMI Mid-Hudson

NAMI Mid-Hudson NAMI Mid-Hudson is dedicated to building better lives
for those living with a mental health condition and their
families in Dutchess and Ulster Counties.

NAMI Mid-Hudson is thrilled to welcome Grace as a Young Adult Presenter with NAMI Mid-Hudson’s Ending the Silence progra...
11/11/2025

NAMI Mid-Hudson is thrilled to welcome Grace as a Young Adult Presenter with NAMI Mid-Hudson’s Ending the Silence program! On October 7th and 8th 2025 our team joined Noelee Randolph’s health classes at Highland High School to share powerful stories and spark meaningful conversations around mental health.

💚 You are not alone. NAMI HelpLine volunteers and staff have created the Teen & Young Adult Resource Directory—a collect...
11/06/2025

💚 You are not alone. NAMI HelpLine volunteers and staff have created the Teen & Young Adult Resource Directory—a collection of trusted tools and supports designed to help you find the resources you need for your mental health journey.
👉 Explore the directory today and share it with someone who may need it
Link:https://www.nami.org/NAMI/media/NAMI-Media/Images/FactSheets/NAMI-Teen-and-Young-Adult-HelpLine-Resource-Directory.pdf

Thank you Beacon High School Health Teacher, Kelly Mills for having NAMI Mid-Hudson Present Ending the Silence in your ...
10/15/2025

Thank you Beacon High School Health Teacher, Kelly Mills for having NAMI Mid-Hudson
Present Ending the Silence in your classes on Tuesday,October 14th! Learning it’s OK to reach out to a Trusted Adult if you are struggling with symptoms of a mental health condition was so valuable.

Discover how to open conversations about mental health and foster healthy wellness habits at home with NAMI
09/25/2025

Discover how to open conversations about mental health and foster healthy wellness habits at home with NAMI

September is Su***de Prevention Month—a time to learn, listen, and remind one another that help and hope are real. Throu...
09/17/2025

September is Su***de Prevention Month—a time to learn, listen, and remind one another that help and hope are real. Throughout the month, NAMI Mid-Hudson will share practical tools for starting compassionate conversations, offer educational programs and support groups, and highlight community events on our calendar. We’ll also share inspiring personal stories of recovery and hope that break down stigma and strengthen connection across Dutchess and Ulster counties. Together, we can foster a community where people feel seen, supported, and safe asking for help. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, call or text 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org for 24/7 support. You are not alone.

Start a Conversation. Be the Difference. With one conversation, asking someone how they’re really doing — and being read...
09/09/2025

Start a Conversation. Be the Difference.
 
With one conversation, asking someone how they’re really doing — and being ready to truly listen — can save lives. Because here’s what we know: No one has to face this alone. Help exists. Healing is possible. And all it can take is for one person to start a conversation.
 
On Sept. 10, World Su***de Prevention Day, NAMI CEO Dan Gillison will lead a National Moment of Silence at 1 p.m. ET on this page and across NAMI’s social media channels. Join us by following, sharing, and showing your support.

Facebook.com/nami
Instagram.com/namicommunicate
Twitter.com/namicommunicate 
TikTok.com/
LinkedIn.com/company/nami
 YouTube.com/NAMIvideo

In Image 1 Amanda (NAMI Mid-Hudson intern), Jo Ann (NAMI Mid-Hudson ED), and Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger, who st...
09/06/2025

In Image 1 Amanda (NAMI Mid-Hudson intern), Jo Ann (NAMI Mid-Hudson ED), and Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger, who stopped by our table at the EllenWell Community Event to chat and celebrate community wellness. 🌿💙
In Image 2 we give heartfelt thanks to Janet Nuñez, Site Program Manager at the Trudy Farber Resnick Center in Ellenville, and Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger, whose leadership and support made the EllenWell Community Event possible!
In Image 3 Jo Ann and Jen enjoy conversation at the EllenWell Community Event – connecting, and collaborating in the spirit of community wellness. ✨💙

Are your kids heading back to school? While you’re collecting everything on your classroom supplies list, remember to ad...
08/28/2025

Are your kids heading back to school? While you’re collecting everything on your classroom supplies list, remember to add “mental health and wellness strategies.” Then visit nami.org/BackToSchool to learn how you can support your children’s mental wellness.

08/26/2025

🧠 How to Handle Denial of Illness

One of the most challenging parts of supporting someone with a brain disorder is when they don’t believe they’re ill. This isn’t stubbornness—it’s often part of the disorder itself. The medical term for this is anosognosia, which means “lack of insight.”

💡 What you can do:

Stay calm: Arguing rarely helps and can damage trust.

Build trust: Focus on your relationship, not the illness.

Use “I” statements: Instead of “You’re sick,” try “I notice you seem more stressed lately.”

Offer choices: People are more open when they feel in control.

Seek professional help: Doctors, therapists, and peer support groups can provide guidance.

Denial of illness is heartbreaking, but patience and persistence matter. With compassion, consistency, and the right support, progress is possible.

👉 Remember: the person isn’t being difficult—the illness is.

Provided by the Brett M. Staples Brain Disorder Awareness Coalition
🌐 brettstaples.org | 📧 bmsbdac@gmail.com

08/26/2025

🧠 Common Myths About Brain Disorders 🧠

There are many misunderstandings about brain disorders, and these myths can cause stigma and prevent people from getting the help they need. Let’s clear up a few:

❌ Myth 1: Brain disorders are rare.

✅ Reality: Millions of people live with brain disorders worldwide—conditions like epilepsy, Parkinson’s, schizophrenia, and brain injury are more common than most realize.

❌ Myth 2: People with brain disorders are dangerous.

✅ Reality: Most people with brain disorders are not violent. In fact, they are far more likely to be victims of violence than to commit it.

❌ Myth 3: Brain disorders are the person’s fault.

✅ Reality: No one chooses to have a brain disorder. These conditions are medical in nature, just like heart disease or diabetes.

❌ Myth 4: Recovery isn’t possible.

✅ Reality: With treatment, support, and understanding, many people living with brain disorders can manage symptoms and live meaningful lives.

💡 Breaking down these myths helps build compassion, reduce stigma, and create a society where people with brain disorders can thrive.

—
Provided by the Brett M. Staples Brain Disorder Awareness Coalition
🌐 brettstaples.org | 📧 bmsbdac@gmail.com

08/26/2025

Some stories stay with you—not because they’re easy to hear, but because they change the way you see the world. Brett Staples was more than his diagnosis. He...

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NAMI Mid-Hudson, Inc. or NAMI MH is the local affiliate of NAMI. NAMI Mid-Hudson is Incorporated and a 501(c)(3) organization serving the people of Dutchess and Ulster Counties in New York since 1981. Our office is located in Poughkeepsie NY.

OUR MISSION


  • ADVOCATE for and support individuals with mental illnesses, family members and their loved ones.

  • ERADICATE stigma.