Downtown and Park Square, Pittsfield, Massachusetts

Welcome to
NAMI Berkshire County

NAMI Berkshire County is an organization of families, friends and individuals whose lives have been affected by mental illness. Together, we advocate for better lives for those individuals who have a mental illness.

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Welcome to
NAMI Berkshire County

NAMI Berkshire County is an organization of families, friends and individuals whose lives have been affected by mental illness. Together, we advocate for better lives for those individuals who have a mental illness.

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You Are Not Alone

1 in 5 live with a mental health condition. So chances are you or someone you know has been affected.

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A Home is More Important Now Than Ever.

For someone with a mental health condition, the basic necessity of a stable home can be hard to come by.

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Information on
COVID-19

We recognize that people living with mental illness face additional challenges dealing with COVID-19, as do their caregivers and loved ones. Get help here.

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Support & Encourage

If someone you know is struggling with a mental health condition, read more about how to support them.

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Understanding Change

Mental health conditions are common in teens and young adults. Read more about what you can do.


Support Groups

NAMI's support groups give an opportunity to be heard and to be helped.


In Crisis

Because we're in this together, you are not alone.


Resources

Everyone who needs help or seeks help deserves to receive it. 


Education

NAMI has a variety of free educational resources.


Calendar

View our calendar of online support groups, classes and more.


Advocate

People living with mental health conditions must know that they are not alone.

NAMI Berkshire County serves residents across our county with free mental health support, online groups, resources and education.

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News & Events

Cupcake Wars

Cupcake Wars! April 23th 2026 5:00 – 8:30PM Our 10th annual Cupcake Wars fundraiser will be hosted at County Club of Pittsfield with a delicious dinner provided onsite. We will … Read more

Local Resources

To best support the health and well-being of the Berkshire County Community we are proud to present the first edition of the Well-Being Guide of the Berkshires. This guide leverages … Read more

NAMI Ending the Silence

NAMI Ending the Silence is an engaging presentation that helps middle and high school aged youth learn about the warning signs of mental health conditions and what steps to take … Read more

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Upcoming NAMI Berkshire County Events

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In the News - From NAMI National

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  • The Role of AI in Mental Health June 24, 2026
    With people increasingly turning to AI for emotional support, the National Alliance on Mental Illness has launched a first-of-its-kind effort looking into how popular AI tools respond when people ask questions about mental health. NAMI's Dr. Christine Crawford spoke with ABC News correspondent Reena Roy about the importance of thinking carefully about what AI tools […]
  • The Call Before the Crisis: Men, Mental Health, and the Families Who Notice First June 17, 2026
    In this conversation for "The Not Old - Better Show," Dr. Ken Duckworth talks about how men, and their loved ones, can start important conversations about mental health, connect with others, and find support. The post The Call Before the Crisis: Men, Mental Health, and the Families Who Notice First appeared first on NAMI.
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NAMI is a Nationally Recognized Non-Profit

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Well-Being Guide of the Berkshires

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Helping Those In Need

NAMI started as a small group of families gathered around a kitchen table in 1979 has blossomed into the nation's leading voice on mental health. Today, they are an association of more than 500 local affiliates, like NAMI Berkshire County, who work within local communities to raise awareness and provide support and education that was not previously available to those in need.

1981
Started as a

small group of families, individuals and mental health professionals

gathered together to form a community who cares

2022
support, education and advocacy programs and community events impact over

400

Berkshire County Residents

2022
Together for Mental Health 5K Run & Walk raised

$23,338

to support the Berkshire community

2022
NAMI Berkshire County celebrates

38 Years

of help and hope in our local community

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From Next Door To Across Berkshire County

Become a Member

Join NAMI Berkshire County and join a movement to inspire better lives for residents of Berkshire County who are affected by mental illness. With membership, you'll receive newsletters and updates on mental health news, you'll be able to engage in discussion groups, and you'll have the opportunity to support others who are affected by mental illness financially and emotionally.

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Get Involved

Thank you for your generous tax-deductible donation. You are helping us provide support, education, and advocacy to thousands of people living with mental illness in Massachusetts.

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Get In Touch

The families and members of NAMI Berkshire County are here to help! We offer understanding to anyone concerned about mental illnesses and the treatment of mental illness.

CONTACT US

If in crisis, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988| Text “NAMI” to 741741 for 24/7, confidential, free crisis counseling | If calling 911: Ask for a Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Officer

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