40 Years of Caring — And Now, More Than Ever, It Matters

For forty years, NAMI Connecticut has been here, listening, teaching, and walking beside individuals and families impacted by mental health challenges. Through four decades of change, one truth has remained constant: caring for one another saves lives.

Now, more than ever, Connecticut needs that care. As our communities face rising mental health needs and increasing suicide rates, NAMI CT continues to build connection, foster understanding, and ensure no one walks this journey alone.

Your gift today strengthens that mission and makes healing happen. It helps us reach more people, train more volunteers, and expand vital programs that bring comfort, education, and advocacy across our state.

Here’s how your gift makes a difference:

$25 Gift — Puts Essential Resources in Someone’s Hands

Your $25 gift helps provide educational materials and resources for individuals and families in NAMI classes and support groups, including NAMI Basics and NAMI CAN, offering understanding and empowerment when it’s needed most.

$40 Gift — Powers Hope Through Our Helpline

Your $40 gift keeps our NAMI Connecticut Helpline open and responsive, connecting callers to information, referrals, and compassionate listening. This is hope in action, one conversation at a time.

$100 Gift — Is a Lifeline for Students

Your $100 gift supports student navigator training and our partnership with the Child Health and Development Institute to help young people recognize mental health challenges early. You’ll also help sustain programs like Ending the Silence, bringing life-saving awareness to classrooms across Connecticut.

$250 Gift — Sponsors a New Generation of Mental Health Leaders

Your $250 gift fuels NAMI Next Gen, empowering young leaders to build and grow our local affiliates. Together, we’re creating a stronger, more connected NAMI network for the next 40 years.

$500 Gift — Empowers Voices and Trains Tomorrow’s Advocates

Your $500 gift supports storyteller and advocacy training through programs like NAMI SMARTS for Advocacy and In Our Own Voice (IOOV). You’re helping individuals turn their lived experience into the most powerful tool for change, their story.

$1,000 Gift — Is a Vital Step Toward Saving Lives

Your $1,000 gift advances Out of the Abyss (OOTA) and other suicide prevention initiatives, ensuring that those at risk have access to life-saving support, education, and community.

Together, We Heal

Every dollar makes an impact. Every act of giving builds a stronger, more compassionate Connecticut. Join us in celebrating 40 years of caring and help us make sure that, now more than ever, it matters.