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NAMI HELPLINE:
800-950-NAMI (6264) In Crisis? Dial 988 (veterans press 1) For Local Referrals Sources Call Contact Altoona: 814-946-9050 OR Visit our Community Resources Page: Community Resources |
MAY 2023 - NAMI brings Support Groups to the Blair county prison. Read article here: Prison adds mental health counseling program
NAMI National is Hands on in the Launch of the national 988 mental health crisis line coming in July 2022. Click the following link to learn more.
988 NAMI Press Release
NAMI Poll Finds Public Unaware of 988 Before July Launch but Supportive of Policies to Improve Crisis Response988 NAMI Poll Press Release
988 Highlights (Update July 1, 2022)
NAMI National is Hands on in the Launch of the national 988 mental health crisis line coming in July 2022. Click the following link to learn more.
988 NAMI Press Release
NAMI Poll Finds Public Unaware of 988 Before July Launch but Supportive of Policies to Improve Crisis Response988 NAMI Poll Press Release
988 Highlights (Update July 1, 2022)
- Callers will be directed to a local 988 call center based on a caller's area code where trained professionals are waiting to listen and assist.
- Trained 988 counselors are located at 13 PA crisis call centers.
- If a local call center does not answer the call within 60 seconds, the call will be routed to one of Pennsylvania's three regional 988 call centers.
- If a regional call center is unavailable, the call will be routed to the national backup network able to assess the crisis and connect to local assistance.
NAMI Launches NAMI Homefront Mental Health Resources, Benefiting Military And Veteran Communities
We are excited to announce the launch of NAMI Homefront Mental Health Resources for Military Service Members, Veterans and Their Families, a free online suite of resources designed to increase understanding, communication, wellness and advocacy skills.
When NAMI Homefront was launched in 2014, the program was intended to address the unique needs of families, caregivers and friends of military service members and veterans experiencing PTSD, traumatic brain injury and other mental health conditions. But the classes remained closed to service members and veterans themselves. Year after year, NAMI was continually asked to offer resources or programming tailored to these communities as well.
With this new resource center, we have expanded the reach of NAMI Homefront to caregivers, family members and military service members and veterans. Users can access the information and support 24/7, both in the U.S. and when stationed overseas.
Accessible through computers or mobile devices, the resource center includes information about:
Mental health conditions, Treatment options, Approaches to increase overall wellness, Tips for self-care and managing stress, Communication strategies, Transitioning from military to civilian life, Links to helpful organizations and crisis services and more!
We’re honored to be able to offer these resources to our military and veteran communities, especially as we recognize Veterans Day Thursday, Nov. 11, and pay respect to all those who have served.
If you or someone you know could benefit from these resources, we encourage you to become a member today NAMI Membership
When NAMI Homefront was launched in 2014, the program was intended to address the unique needs of families, caregivers and friends of military service members and veterans experiencing PTSD, traumatic brain injury and other mental health conditions. But the classes remained closed to service members and veterans themselves. Year after year, NAMI was continually asked to offer resources or programming tailored to these communities as well.
With this new resource center, we have expanded the reach of NAMI Homefront to caregivers, family members and military service members and veterans. Users can access the information and support 24/7, both in the U.S. and when stationed overseas.
Accessible through computers or mobile devices, the resource center includes information about:
Mental health conditions, Treatment options, Approaches to increase overall wellness, Tips for self-care and managing stress, Communication strategies, Transitioning from military to civilian life, Links to helpful organizations and crisis services and more!
We’re honored to be able to offer these resources to our military and veteran communities, especially as we recognize Veterans Day Thursday, Nov. 11, and pay respect to all those who have served.
If you or someone you know could benefit from these resources, we encourage you to become a member today NAMI Membership
NAMI Blair County
WTAJ Interview 8/19/2021
Pa. hospitals seeing rise in youth mental health crises
Pa. hospitals seeing rise in youth mental health crises
NAMI Blair County
Joy In The City Interview 9/24/2021
NAMI and Overflow Foundation Suicide Awareness
NAMI and Overflow Foundation Suicide Awareness
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Family Support Group is a support group for family members, significant others and friends of people with mental health conditions. This group meets the 2nd and 4th Thursday of them month at 6:00 pm
NAMI CONNECTION is structured group support for anyone who is working towards a positive level of mental health recovery in their life. This group meets the 2nd and 4th Thursday of them month at 6:00 pm We meet at The Wright Place for Kids (Old Wright Elementary Building) Located at 1809 11th St. Room 306, Altoona, PA 16601 Call (814) 327-7083 or email [email protected] for more information. |
Local Drop in Centers:
The Hope Drop-In Center 711 9th Ave. Altoona, PA 16602 Meets Mondays 12:00-4:00 |
