On Tuesday, August 11, 6 – 8 p.m., we will be co-hosting a webinar, Mental Health Mindset: A Back-to-School Webinar for Youth, Parents, Caregivers, and School Staff, with NAMI Philadelphia. Please see the flyer on our homepage for more information. Contact Lisa P. with any questions. Register today!
Please join us for Breaking the Silence of Suicide: Awareness, Understanding, and Hope on Sunday, September 27, from 3-5 p.m. at St. James United Church of Christ (135 Myrtle Ave., Havertown, PA 19083). Join us for this impactful conversation shaped by personal loss and professional knowledge. This program is co-sponsored by NAMI Main Line PA and the Jack Duffy Empowerment Foundation. Please see the flyer on our homepage for more information. Contact Lisa P. with any questions. Register today!
Join us for NAMIWalks Main Line PA on Saturday, October 24, at Township Park (701 Smithbridge Road, Glen Mills, PA 19342).
Register today at www.namiwalks.org/mainlinepa and be part of this important community event.
We are currently recruiting:
- Planning volunteers
- Walkers
- Team captains
- Sponsors
To learn more about how you can get involved, please contact Kristine at walk@namimainlinepa.org.
We look forward to walking with you in support of mental health awareness and advocacy!
NAMI Main Line Upcoming Support Groups
Our NAMI Connection Peer Support Group is a free peer support group for adults living with the challenges of mental illness. In a confidential setting, participants will gain support and insight from sharing challenges and successes. The support group meets in-person on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays and virtually on the 2nd, 4th and 5th (if applicable) Tuesdays from 7-8:30 p.m. For more information, please contact Danielle or Ed.
Our Media NAMI Family Member Support Group, a confidential, and safe group of families helping other families who live with mental health challenges, will meet virtually and in-person simultaneously on Thursday, July 16, from 7-8:30 p.m. at Lima United Methodist Church, 209 N. Middletown Road (Rt. 352) in Media, PA. Please contact the facilitator, Lisa Kostaneski (215-606-8593), with any questions or if you would like to attend.
Our Havertown NAMI Family Support Group a free, confidential and safe group of families helping other families who live with mental health challenges, will meet on Tuesday, July 21, from 7 to 8:30 pm at the Llanerch Presbyterian Church, 211 Lansdowne Road, Havertown. For more information or if you are new to the group, please contact Nora.
Our Wellness Chat for Family-to-Family Graduates will meet virtually on Wednesday, July 22, at 7 p.m. Please contact Judy for the upcoming meeting information.
New Resource Available
The recording of our recent “Giving Voice to the ‘Other’ Sibling” panel is now available at https://youtu.be/99xVgLhGJkY.
This powerful virtual panel highlights the often-overlooked experiences of siblings of individuals living with mental illness.
Through authentic storytelling, this session explores:
- The emotional complexity of sibling experiences
- Unspoken responsibilities and identity challenges
- Resilience, growth, and healing
By bearing witness together, we can create space for healing and nurture a more inclusive, compassionate understanding of mental illness.
Moderated by Judy Green, NAMI Main Line PA Board Member, Family-to-Famliy (F2F) Facilitator, and PA State Trainer
Other Happenings and Resources
Youth MOVE Pennsylvania (Youth MOVE PA), a statewide, youth- and young adult–driven organization focused on mental health advocacy, leadership, and peer support, will host two wellness days. Wellness Days 2026: Strength Sparks Wellness celebrates the belief that every spark of strength creates a brighter journey toward wellness. These all-ages events are designed to bring youth, families, and community partners together for connection, creativity, and fun! Join Youth MOVE PA for music, speakers, balloon art, face painting, arts and crafts, food trucks, a bouncy house, and opportunities to connect with community partners and first responders. There’s something for all ages and stages!
July 11, 2026 | 11:00 AM–3:00 PM
Stone Pavilion, Washington Park – Washington, PA
July 25, 2026 | 11:00 AM–3:00 PM
Kirby Park – Wilkes-Barre, PA
More information and registration is available at https://www.pmhca.org/
Focus Group Participants Needed:
Temple University Collaborative (www.tucollaborative.org) examines community living and participation of people with serious mental illnesses, including employment, education, engagement in faith communities, volunteering, and friend and family relationships.
Family members and other caregivers play a huge role in the lives of people with serious mental illnesses. They believe that it is essential to get their opinions on this important topic. This June, they are hosting three focus groups (over Zoom) where family members can share their thoughts and experiences around their loved ones’ participation in everyday life to help inform training resources and advocacy tools that will be developed from the findings. Participants will receive a $30 e-gift card for their time in the focus group. Click here for more information. For questions or to participate, contact the Collaborative at (215) 204-4330 or participationstudy@temple.edu.
