February 2024

Family, Youth, & Children's Newsletter

Register Today for the

2024 NAMI NH Annual Conference

Information and Registration

Join online Tuesday, March 26 - evening only

and

Wednesday, March 27 - presentations all day

Parent Education

NAMI Basics is a free, six-session program designed for parents and other family caregivers of children and adolescents with emotional and behavioral difficulties.

Do you have questions about how to best provide support and guidance for your loved one when they become an adult?

Information Here

Parent Perspective

Engaging Families Through Shared Perspective

I recently met up with Birgit Walker to discuss the transition from a parent receiving FAST Forward Wraparound services for her youth to becoming a Family Peer Support Specialist. As a Family Peer Support Specialist, Birgit is now an essential part of the FAST Forward team delivering wraparound services and providing the lived experience perspectives to families.

“Wraparound was a big deal and changed a lot of things,” said Birgit. “Even if you have good friends, if they don’t have the same experiences, then they don’t understand the full scope.”

NH Students Grades 5 - 12

Celebration Date May 22, 2024

The Magnify Voices Expressive Art Contest recognizes and celebrates the creativity of youth. Submit your artwork and help raise awareness about the vital importance

of mental health for all!

Magnify Voices Information

Consider "Checking Out" Mental Health Resources at Your Local Library

Durham Public Library social media post with books about children's well-being.

NAMI NH has presented on a few mental health related topics to the Young Adult Library Services Members. Our state librarians are working hard to learn more about mental health and here is a sample of library content lists:

Youth Mental Health Picture Books (Portsmouth Public Library)

Mental Health Picture Books

Teen "Mental Health Matters" Guide (Pelham Public Library)

Teen Mental Health Matters

Parent Support Group

Share Your Story to help:

Expand access to mental health coverage
Ensure that effective mental health services are available
Increase support and save lives

Public Policy Alerts

NAMI NH Information & Resource Line (I&R)

To connect with free mental health resources and support in the Granite State, contact info@NAMINH.org or 1-800-242-6264 (press 4) to leave a confidential message.

Every effort is made to return calls received during normal business hours (Monday – Friday, 9 am to 5 pm) on the same day. Calls received after 4 pm, or on holidays or weekends, will be returned on the next business day.