CHILDREN AND YOUTH PROGRAMS
Empowering Families, Supporting Kids, and Building Mental Health Resilience
At NAMI Blair County, we believe children and teens deserve safe, supportive spaces to explore their emotions, build resilience, and connect with others. Whether you’re a parent, caregiver, educator, or young person—these programs are here to foster understanding, spark healing conversations, and reduce stigma around mental health.
The Power of Creativity
Our free 11-week program empowers families in Blair County and beyond to build strong bonds and nurture open communication through arts, crafts, music, and games. Hosted in a supportive and welcoming environment, this Friday night gathering creates space for children and caregivers to explore emotions, strengthen connection, and simply have fun.
We help:
✔️ Children ages 3–11 and youth over 11 express emotions and feel seen and valued
✔️ Parents and guardians initiate meaningful conversations and create a safe space for their families
🗓 Fridays, 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 The Wright Place for Kids Building
1809 11th Street, Floor 3, Room 306
Altoona, PA 16601
Ending the Silence
A powerful school-based presentation designed to educate students about mental health, reduce stigma, and encourage early help-seeking.
Presentation includes:
Warning signs of mental health conditions
The importance of speaking up
Stories from young adults who’ve experienced mental health challenges
Delivered in schools across Blair County.
NAMI on Campus
NAMI on Campus clubs are high school-based, student-led groups supported by local NAMI Affiliates—like us! These clubs help create safe and supportive spaces for teens to talk openly about mental health, share resources, and support one another in recognizing and managing symptoms of mental health conditions.
What NAMI on Campus Clubs Do:
✔️ Promote mental health awareness and peer support
✔️ Educate students with real-life tools and resources
✔️ Encourage students to seek help and reduce stigma
Getting started is simple—we’re here to help every step of the way.
👉 Contact us for startup support, guidance, and free resources.
🔗 Learn more about the national program:
NAMI on Campus High School Website
Want to support youth mental health in our community?
You can visit NAMI's national website HERE for additional resources or email our children and youth program coordinator, Evelyn Quay at evelynq@namiblaircountypa.org!
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