NAMI Mid-Hudson

“While this day commemorates the end of slavery in the United States, it’s important to acknowledge that it was only the beginning of freedom… There is a saying in mental health: recovery is not linear. Healing is a work in progress. It turns out, freedom is too.”- NAMI Let’s take today as an opportunity to reflect on our history and how it affects us.

Join NAMI Mid-Hudson for our Ending the Silence
presentation in partnership with the Ulster County Department of Mental Health and County Executive

In advance of scheduling presentations for students, NAMI Mid-Hudson presented Ending the Silence to this group on Friday, May 15th 2026.

Helen shared, “It was a great presentation! Both presenters are very skilled, and having a youth presenter is a wonderful model. There’s nothing I like better than peer-to-peer work. I would love to have the presentation for our youth program participants.”

Thank you for welcoming us. We look forward to collaborating further and continuing to work together to support youth mental health awareness and education.
Photo: left to right
Grace Heubel
(NAMI Mid-Hudson
Young Adult
Ending the Silence presenter),
Michael Santos
(Youth Mentor from our Poughkeepsie HS Career Action Center),
John Pierre- Louis
(Senior CM), Helen Contino(Director),
Edilia Bueno(Compliance), Aushia Mclean(CM)

Mental health has no look, no age, no limit--it's for everyone.

Join us for NAMI Ending the Silence in partnership with the Beekman Library. 💚

This engaging presentation helps individuals recognize the warning signs of mental health conditions and su***de, learn how to support someone who may be struggling, and reminds us that recovery is possible.

Hear directly from a young adult sharing their personal journey, ask questions, and connect in a supportive community space.

🍕 Pizza will be served!

📅 Wednesday, May 27, 2026

⏰ 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

📍 Beekman Library | Hopewell Junction NY

Register here:

http://bit.ly/49FUgoM

Together, we can break stigma through conversation, understanding, and hope.

NAMI: Ending the Silence Join us for Ending the Silence and pizza! Be ready for meaningful conversations as we come together to learn, support and uplift our community. NAMI Ending the Silence is an engaging presentation that helps us learn the warning signs of mental health conditions, su***de and what steps to take if you...

To all of the volunteers, sponsors, community partners, teams, donors, and walkers who showed up for NAMIWalks Mid-Hudson on Saturday, May 16—thank you. We are so deeply grateful for each and every one of you.
Together, in solidarity, hope, and community, we created something truly meaningful. From the incredible energy and connection shared throughout the day to the overwhelming support for mental health awareness, education, advocacy, and support—this was a beautiful reminder that no one has to face mental health challenges alone.
And while the walk may be over, there’s still time to get involved. 💚 Fundraising continues through June 16, and every contribution helps support NAMI Mid-Hudson’s free mental health programs and services throughout Dutchess and Ulster Counties. Your support would mean so much to us.
Thank you for WALKING alongside us and helping build a more compassionate and connected community. 💚
EndTheStigma

Ending the Silence – Ulster County 💚 Community Mental Health Event Wallkill (April 28) learn more & register: https://bit.ly/4c0FsmmStone Ridge (April 29) Learn more & register: https://bit.ly/4eaIZzNIn this video, Jo Ann Br...