NAMI Manchester - CT

People often keep it a secret, but the urge to self-harm isn't uncommon, especially in adolescents and young adults. Many overcome it with treatment.

Learn more about self-harm, why people do it, how treatment works, and what to do/say for loved ones engaging in self-harm: https://www.nami.org/co-occurring-conditions/self-harm/

Visit the NAMI Manchester calendar to find FREE local support, both for people experiencing mental health challenges and for their families/loved ones: https://namimanchesterct.org/calendar/

NAMI on Campus at CT State Manchester, in cooperation with the Manchester Community College Foundation, is offering a presentation about eating disorders this coming Monday, February 23, 2026. Free and open to the public, with lunch provided. We hope to see you there!

📆 Monday, February 23, 2026
🕛 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
📍 Culinary Arts Center @ CT State Manchester (formerly Manchester Community College), 60 Bidwell Street

Park in the East Lot and follow signs towards the bookstore entrance (SSC Building), then head up the grand staircase in the main lobby and turn left at the top of the stairs. The Culinary Arts Center will be right in front of you.

Are you 30+ and looking for a non-traditional, activity-based, FREE peer support group for mental health? Great news! One of NAMI Manchester's Continuum groups is meeting this coming Monday, January 12 at 7 PM at Center Congregational Church UCC in Downtown Manchester CT.

Continuum group sessions can include art activities, games, goal-setting, and other activities, as well as traditional support group discussion. No registration required and groups respect confidentiality.

We invite you to join an important community event that addresses su***de prevention.

Why We Didn’t Tell You
Monday, January 5, 6:30 pm
Manchester Public Library, CT - Mary Cheney Library, 586 Main Street

Grace Grinnell of NAMI CT and Steven MacHattie of Charter Oak Family Center will lead an open, honest conversation about why teens and adults often don’t disclose suicidal thoughts or past attempts. This program aims to reduce stigma and create space for the frank dialogue our community needs. Understanding the barriers to disclosure can help us become better supporters, listeners and advocates for those who are struggling.

We hope to see you there!