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Please join us for Medications, Therapy, and Community Resources to Help Individuals with Severe Mental Illness and their Families – Ask the Experts this Sunday, October 5, from 2-4 p.m. This will be a hybrid event offered on Zoom or in-person at our office in Havertown (17 Mifflin Avenue, Suite 205, parking lot and entrance in the back of the building). Our Ask the Experts panel will provide brief presentations and answer your questions about medications, therapy, community supports, and related topics. Our experts will include Dr. Farid Aboharb and Dr. David Siegel, from the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania, and Edie [...]

If you have African ancestry, please consider participating in our Sharing Hope series, September 2 and 14.   If you have a family member with a serious mental illness, please consider registering for our Family-to-Family education program, beginning on Monday evening, September 29.   If you have a mental health condition, please consider registering for our Peer-to-Peer education program, beginning on Wednesday evening, October 1.   If you are seeking answers to questions related to mental illness or health, please come to our Ask the Experts on Sunday afternoon, October 5. (Or you can join us on Zoom.)   If [...]

This information is cross-posted from NAMI.org (published on July 24, 2025) Posted on July 25, 2025 Arlington, VA — Yesterday, the White House released a new Executive Order, “Ending Crime and Disorder on America’s Streets,” which directs federal agencies to make it easier to involuntarily treat people with serious mental illnesses as part of a bid to address homelessness across the United States. While addressing the nationwide homelessness crisis is urgent and necessary, yesterday's executive order promoting institutionalization of people with mental illness raises grave concerns for NAMI and our community. NAMI’s Chief Executive Officer Daniel H. Gillison, Jr. said: “Mental [...]

This information is cross-posted from Achieva Compass Newsletter Volume 19, Issue 13 published on July 18, 2025. Recent changes to federal law through H.R 1 (One Big Beautiful Bill Act) have generated concerns among individuals with disabilities and their families—particularly regarding how it might affect Medicaid and other public benefits. To help you understand this new law, Achieva staff reviewed the changes and have found that individuals with disabilities who rely on Medicaid-funded home and community-based services (HCBS) and Social Security benefits, are protected. Here’s a breakdown of key issues in H.R. 1 and how they impact people with disabilities: Medicaid Funding [...]

Celebrate Mental Health Month and join or renew your membership today!  Your membership helps advocate for and support people living with mental health conditions right here in our community.  Click here to learn more about our programs and services in 2025. Upcoming NAMI Main Line Programs and Support Groups Registration is now open for our summer Family-to-Family course. Family-to-Family, a course structured to help family members understand and support a relative diagnosed with a serious mental illness while maintaining their own well-being, will begin on Monday, June 30, and will meet virtually once a week for 8 weeks from 6-8:30 [...]

Delco Gives begins TODAY, and we are asking you to join us in our efforts to make this the most awesome day of giving Delaware County has ever seen! We are writing to ask you to take five minutes to give to NAMI Main Line PA. Your donation of any amount will directly benefit individuals and families impacted by mental illness, through our top-rated programs and commitment to building a community of support and acceptance. Here are a few ways we will put your donation to work: $25 provides one participant manual for one of our NAMI Signature Education Programs (Family-to-Family, Peer-to-Peer, or NAMI Basics). [...]

NAMI Family-to-Family, a free, eight-session educational program for family members of individuals with mental illness, will begin on Wednesday, April 30, and will meet once a week for 8 weeks from 7-9:30 p.m. in Wynnewood. This program is structured to help family members understand and support a relative diagnosed with a serious mental illness while maintaining their own well-being. The course is taught by trained volunteer family members who know what it’s like to have a loved one with a serious mental illness. Click here for more information. Upcoming NAMI Main Line Support Groups Our Havertown NAMI Family Support Group is a free, [...]

Attention High School Students! Don’t miss this positive opportunity to connect with other high school students and learn about mental health through speakers, creative activities and more. We'll also have food, swag bags and great raffle items. Bring a group of friends! Please join us on Saturday, April 6, from 1-4 p.m. at Llanerch Presbyterian Church (211 Lansdowne Rd, Havertown, PA 19083). This program is being provided through a collaboration between Hope for Hallie and NAMI Main Line PA with support from Llanerch Presbyterian Church.  Click here to register today! Register for Family-to-Family NAMI Family-to-Family, a free, eight-session educational program for family members of individuals with mental [...]

If you have a mental health condition, please consider registering for our upcoming Peer-to-Peer education program. If you have a family member with a serious mental illness, please consider registering for our Family-to-Family education program later this spring. If you are seeking support related to your own mental illness or a family member’s, our support groups offer support and community. If you want to learn how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders, please register for Mental Health First Aid on March 30. The training will give you the skills you need to reach out and provide initial help and [...]

NAMI Main Line will be co-sponsoring a Mental Health First Aid Training in cooperation with Tikvah on Sunday, March 30, from 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at JFCS Brodsky Center (345 Montgomery Ave, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004). Mental Health First Aid is a course that teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. The training gives you the skills you need to reach out and provide initial help and support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem or experiencing a crisis. This will be a blended training with a small [...]

Your support helps us reach people living with serious mental illness and their family and friends. What a year we’ve had at NAMI Main Line PA! This year, in addition to our many ongoing programs and support groups, we: Welcomed Delaware County into our service area Opened our first office in Havertown Increased our service capacity with 3 new part-time consultants to staff the office, enhance outreach and enhance our social media presence Offered 4 Family-to-Family education programs Introduced and offered 2 Peer-to-Peer education programs Launched 2 new support groups for a total of 6 Hosted a 2-day Pathways to Hope conference, which [...]

Your support helps us reach people living with serious mental illness and their family and friends. What a year we’ve had at NAMI Main Line PA! This year, in addition to our many ongoing programs and support groups, we: Welcomed Delaware County into our service area Opened our first office in Havertown Increased our service capacity with 3 new part-time consultants to staff the office, enhance outreach and enhance our social media presence Offered 4 Family-to-Family education programs Introduced and offered 2 Peer-to-Peer education programs Launched 2 new support groups for a total of 6 Hosted a 2-day Pathways to Hope conference, which [...]

Our Spiritual Support Group for Adults Living with Mental Health Challenges* will meet Thursday, November 14, from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. in Havertown. This group is open to people with all forms of spirituality, faith traditions, and anyone interested in exploring the role spirituality and faith traditions play in healing. You will have the ability to share experiences and gain support and insights in a safe and confidential setting. The group is led by NAMI trained facilitators who embrace spirituality. Advance registration is required. For more information, contact Ed at 484-744-0860 or Jess at jmoy1120@gmail.com. *Please note that this group will next meet on Wednesday, November 27, due [...]

Our Wellness Chat for Family-to-Family Graduates will meet on Wednesday, November 13, at 7 p.m. on Zoom. Please contact Judy at F2FMainLine@aol.com for the meeting information. Our Spiritual Support Group for Adults Living with Mental Health Challenges will meet Thursday, November 14, from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. in Havertown. This group is open to people with all forms of spirituality, faith traditions, and anyone interested in exploring the role spirituality and faith traditions play in healing. You will have the ability to share experiences and gain support and insights in a safe and confidential setting. The group is led by NAMI trained facilitators who embrace spirituality. Advance registration is required. For more [...]

You are invited to participate in our support groups for people with mental illness and their families and friends (https://namimainlinepa.org/support/support-groups/). Our newest support group is our Spiritual Support Group on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month, 7-8:30 p.m. We wish each of you happy holidays. Please see our Newsletter for more information about our support groups, advice for the holidays, our major accomplishments during 2024, and our end-of-year appeal (https://namimainlinepa.org/donate/). Ingrid Waldron, President NAMI Main Line PA