Programs, Fun Events and Leadership Opportunities
for Teens and Young Adults
for Teens and Young Adults
You can help build hope in your community!
Youth Leadership Council
NAMI Northern Virginia's Youth Leadership Council brings together local youth and young adult leaders to serve as a leadership and advisory group to NAMI Northern Virginia and our community. Click here for more information!
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NAMI Northern Virginia YouthFest Stay tuned for details on our next YouthFest event--SummerFest--coming up in June 2020! |
NAMI Ending the Silence
Ending the Silence provides stories of hope and help to teens (ages 13-18), families, and school staff. An individual or a family member of an individual with a mental health condition shares warning signs, resources, and what to do to get someone the help they need. A young adult then shares a powerful story of their experience with a mental health condition. To request a presentation for your school or community group, email msouza@nami-nova.org. To become a presenter (age 18+) download this application and email the completed form to us. Training is provided for free.
Ending the Silence provides stories of hope and help to teens (ages 13-18), families, and school staff. An individual or a family member of an individual with a mental health condition shares warning signs, resources, and what to do to get someone the help they need. A young adult then shares a powerful story of their experience with a mental health condition. To request a presentation for your school or community group, email msouza@nami-nova.org. To become a presenter (age 18+) download this application and email the completed form to us. Training is provided for free.
NAMI Peer-to-Peer
NAMI Peer-to-Peer for Young Adults is a recovery learning and support class for young adults (18-32) living with a mental health condition (diagnosis not required). Classes are led by two NAMI-trained young adults who are living well with a mental health condition. Click here for information on upcoming classes.
Formed Families Forward Stronger Together Support Group is a youth and young adult group designed for teens and young adults who have lived experiences in one or more service systems such as: social services (foster care, child welfare, family services), special education (learning or emotional disability or other condition), mental health services, and substance use treatment/recovery. Click here for information on upcoming groups.
NAMI Northern Virginia's Annual Walk
Save the date: NAMI Northern Virginia's 12th Annual Walk
Saturday September 19, 2020
Email walkmanager@nami-nova.org to get involved!
Save the date: NAMI Northern Virginia's 12th Annual Walk
Saturday September 19, 2020
Email walkmanager@nami-nova.org to get involved!
Events sponsored by community partners
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Give us a call (571) 458-7310 |
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