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NAMI COLUMBIA COUNTY NY INC

VALATIE, NY · EIN 454307089 · Form 990EZ · FY2020 · NTEE F80 · Mental Health & Crisis Intervention · Micro (<$100K) · namicolumbiacountyny.org
revenue
$36K
expenses
$14K
net assets
$25K
employees
mission · from form 990

TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC, MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS AND GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS REGARDING ISSUES AFFECTING PERSONS WITH MENTAL ILLNESS AND THEIR FAMILIES; TO PROVIDE SUPPORT GROUPS AND RESOURCES FOR PERSONS WITH MENTAL ILLNESS AND THEIR FAMILIES; TO SUPPORT AND ADVOCATE FOR THE RIGHTS, INTERESTS AND WELFARE OF PERSONS WITH MENTAL ILLNESS; AND TO SUPPORT RESEARCH TO FOSTER PREVENTION, IMPROVED TREATMENTS, REHABILITATION AND RECOVERY OF MENTAL ILLNESS.

profile · synthesized from sources

NAMI Columbia County, NY is a nonprofit organization providing mental health support, education, and advocacy for individuals living with mental illness and their families. It offers free peer-led support groups, educational programs, and community outreach in Columbia County, New York. The organization also promotes mental health awareness through initiatives like the Mental Health Awareness Gallery and collaborates on public policy efforts at the state level.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Mental Health Awareness Gallery
Art exhibition in Hudson, NY, and online showcasing work by people in recovery from mental illness, aimed at reducing stigma and building community
NAMI Family-to-Family Class
Free educational program for family members and friends of individuals living with mental illness, covering topics such as treatment, communication, and crisis management
NAMI Support Groups
Peer-led support groups offering a safe space for individuals and families affected by mental illness to share experiences and receive mutual support
Substance Abuse Intervention Events
Public education events featuring mental health professionals discussing intervention strategies for substance abuse and co-occurring disorders
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • Mental Health Education and Awareness 2 activities
    • Legislative and policy advocacy
      Engages in advocacy efforts to support state-level mental health legislation and promote the rights, welfare, and interests of individuals with mental illness by mobilizing members and community supporters to influence policy.
    • Mental health education programs
      Conducts educational programs for the general public, mental health professionals, and government officials on issues affecting individuals with mental illness and their families, with the goal of increasing awareness and improving community responses.
  • Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
    • Mental Health Awareness Gallery
      Operates a physical and virtual Mental Health Awareness Gallery in Hudson, NY that showcases artwork by individuals in recovery from mental health disorders, aiming to build community understanding, reduce stigma, and support recovery through creative expression.
  • Peer-Led Mental Health Support Groups 1 activity
    • Peer-led support groups for individuals with mental illness and families
      Provides free, peer-led support groups that offer a safe space for individuals with mental illness and their families to share experiences and receive mutual support. These groups are available both in person and online for residents of Columbia County, NY.
  • Mental Health Research and Services Funding 1 activity
    • Support for mental health research
      Supports research initiatives aimed at advancing prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, and recovery outcomes for individuals with mental illness.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2020
revenue
Total revenue$36K
Contributions & grants$36K100%
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Investment income
Other revenue
expenses
Total expenses$14K
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Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits
Grants paid out
balance sheet
Total assets$25K
Cash
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Net assets$25K
1 years on record · 2020–2020
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2020

Who runs it

board members · 3
  • BRIAN CARRAS — DIRECTOR
  • KATHRYN SEYMOUR — DIRECTOR
  • LISA CHILDERS — DIRECTOR
relationships · 1

Who they work with

  • Mental Health Association in Columbia-Greene Partner — Co-sponsors the "Stories in Color" art exhibition to promote creativity, connection, and mental wellness.
strategies · 2

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Art-Based Stigma Reduction
    methodology: art-based mental health outreach
    By integrating art exhibitions created by individuals in recovery into mental health outreach, we produce reduced stigma and stronger community connections, because creative expression provides a visceral, humanizing narrative that challenges stereotypes and fosters empathy.
  • Peer-Led Support Groups
    methodology: peer_support
    By facilitating peer-led support groups, we produce stronger emotional support and engagement among individuals affected by mental illness, because shared lived experience fosters trust, reduces isolation, and enables mutual understanding in ways professional-led settings cannot.