NAMI Christmas Newsletter 2023
During the holiday season, please consider attending one of our support groups. We understand that the holidays can be difficult for various reasons, so we have various groups available for your needs. We continue to serve our consumers with high quality programs. We would love to see you!
NAMI Connection – Every Tuesday at 11:30 am in-person at our location. Connection is a recovery support group exclusively for those who experience mental health conditions. It is led by trained facilitators who are peers in recovery. The purpose of the group is to bring peers together to learn from and support one another in their recovery journey.
NAMI Family Support Group – Virtually through Zoom every Tuesday at noon. Also, in-person at our location every third Thursday of the month. The Family Support Group is a peer-led support group for family members, caregivers and loved ones of individuals living with mental illness. Gain insight from the challenges and successes of others facing similar circumstances.
Rising Stars – Virtually through Zoom every Thursday at 7 pm. Rising Stars is a young adult empowerment support group that highlights strengths, dreams, and helps participants overcome their fears.
Momma Bears – Virtually through Zoom every other Tuesday. Momma Bears provides a safe environment for new & expectant mothers to voice their stressors and concerns with motherhood to assist in their coping and understanding of motherhood.
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⦁ You Are Invited!Image
Join us for fun, food, and friends!
NAMI Beaver County’s Christmas party
Thursday, December 21st, 7 pm.
at our office:
1229 3rd Street, Beaver Pa 15009
It replaces the third Thursday family support meeting – Family Support will still be available that evening.
All food & drinks have been donated by local businesses!!
A special thank you to the following:
Kretchmar’s Bakery
Crave Mexican Restaurant
Starbucks – Beaver
Grandpa Joe’s Candy
Foxes Pizza – Freedom
DeAngelis Donuts
Pizza Joe’s – Beaver
Please show your appreciation for these fine establishments during the holiday and throughout the year!!
We hope to see you there!!
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Kindness is Like Snow, It Beautifies Everything It Covers!
Recently, NAMI hosted Hobbies for Healing at the Beaver Valley Church of God. We had several vendors available with toys, hobbies, crafts, and art that were available to discuss their businesses as well as sell items to bring people a little slice of happiness from their childhoods, potential new hobbies, or to learn more about starting crafts or a collection. We also had community partners available to discuss their much-needed services. A big thank you to the Women’s Center of Beaver County for brightening our day and to Community Alternatives for helping with selling tickets for raffles & food. Our own David Aitken was on hand with various train-related items and a quick wit as usual! A big thank you to Pastor Jim Huselton and the individuals associated with the Beaver Valley Church of God for hosting us that day. Their hospitality and generosity are always so special, and we look forward to further collaboration with them in the future!
Hobbies are a positive form of self-care. Please consider checking out small businesses and learning more about crafting, art, and the cathartic nature of collecting something fun as you navigate this holiday season!
Merry Christmas from your friends at NAMI Beaver County.
Remember that there is hope for everyone and people who will listen. Please contact us for our support groups or call 988 if you are in crisis.