Local Events & Community Activities in Blair County

About the Course: NAMI Basics is a FREE, six-session education program for parents, caregivers, and other family members of youth (age 22 or younger) experiencing mental health symptoms. Taught by trained facilitators who have firsthand experience, this course provides essential information and a supportive community, whether you attend in person or online.

What You’ll Learn:

How to identify and respond to mental health symptoms in youth.

Evidence-based treatment options.

How the brain is affected.

Navigating mental health services, schools, and juvenile justice systems.

Building communication and problem-solving skills.

Self-care strategies for caregivers.

How to find hope and connection through shared experiences.

Each session builds on the last, offering tools, understanding, and encouragement in a confidential, judgment-free space.

All course materials will be provided to participants at NO charge.  We look forward to walking your recovery journey with you!

Registration is required!! 

Register Today!! https://givebutter.com/BasicsOct25

Questions? Contact us at 814-327-7083 or email admin@namiblaircountypa.org

We’re here for you, and we look forward to supporting you through this empowering and life-changing course.

NAMI Peer-to-Peer is a FREE, eight-session educational program for adults with mental health conditions who are looking to better understand themselves and their recovery.

This course will be provided as a hybrid course (in-person and online through Google Meet).

You will learn:

How to set a vision and goals for the future

Great resources for information on mental health and recovery

Respect, understanding, encouragement, and hope for those with mental health challenges.

How to build strength and resilience.

Relaxation and stress reduction tools

Registration is required!! 

Register Today!!! https://givebutter.com/Peer-to-PeerOct25

Questions? Contact us at 814-327-7083 or email admin@namiblaircountypa.org.

All course materials will be provided to participants at NO charge.  We look forward to walking your recovery journey with you!

NAMI Family-To-Family is a FREE gathering where family members of individuals with a mental illness (whether diagnosed or showing signs of) come together to support one another and learn about mental health.

This 8-week course provides a safe space to share experiences, gain knowledge, and find comfort in the company of others who understand. This will be a virtual course.

Don't miss this opportunity to connect with a community that cares. Together, we can make a difference!

What You’ll Gain:

Understanding of mental health conditions and their impact on your loved one

Effective communication and problem-solving strategies

Tools to navigate crises and plan for recovery

Connection with others who understand what you're going through

Let’s keep the momentum going — share with a friend or loved one who may need this support. 💬✨

When: November 4th @ 7 pm - 9 pm

Registration is required!! 

Register Today!!! https://givebutter.com/Family-to-FamilyNov25

Questions? Contact us at 814-327-7083 or email admin@namiblaircountypa.org.

All course materials will be provided to participants at NO charge.  We look forward to walking your recovery journey with you!

NAMI Blair County PA presents In Our Own Voice! Hear real testimonies of resilience from people in mental health recovery! This presentation is appropriate for middle school ages and older and allows audience members to engage with the speakers and ask questions about their stories! 

We believe that by having open conversations about mental health, we can help to end stigma and create hope for recovery in our communities.

📅 When: Thursday November 6th 2025 at 6:00pm

📍 Where: At the Altoona Area Public Library IN THE THEATER