Support Groups 
 

Steps to begin Recieving Services: Contact our office via email: office.blairnami@gmail.com or phone 814-327-7083 You can call or visit our website for dates and times of support groups and/or education classes. People are welcome to just show up to support group without advance calling. But registration is required for mental health courses. This allows us to know how much materials to have on hand. Address: 711 9th Ave. Suite #2 Altoona, PA 16602 Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 8:00 - 3:00 Phone Number: 814-327-7083 Email Address: office.blairnami@gmail.com Eligibility Requirements: NAMI does not require insurance for the use of their services. We do have memberships that give unlimited accesses to individuals and/or families to all of NAMI’S tools, services and supports. But, individuals may also attend mental health courses and support groups free of charge without a membership. Cost: Our services are provided at no cost to everyone Do you accept private insurance, Medicaid, or Medicare: No need for insurance Benefits Counseling: We will give referrals for in this area Help to pay for services: Not needed. We occasionally receive donations to provide scholarships. Services: Help Finding Resources Mental Health Education Mental Health Programs and Advocacy One-on-one assistance: We can refer to one-on-one assistance While determining which resources are the best for you or your loved one, this organization would like you to know: NAMI provides presentations and programs for children as young as 4 years old all the way through college. To learn more, go to: https://www.namiblaircountypa.org (button to website can be found below) Weekly/monthly activities Schedule: Calendar of events will be updated as new programs come along on our website. Social Media: (All have a button below) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NAMIBlairCountyPA, LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nami-blair-county-020594211/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/NamiBlair @BlairNami Instagram: NAMI Blair County PA Instagram @namiblair Important Facts about NAMI Membership: **Note: Individuals and/or families may attend NAMI programs free of charge (except for the annual conference, there is a fee for that) even if they are not a member** Why NAMI Membership Matters: You become the VOICE for those who have no voice. It provides ADVOCACY for individuals and their families Afflicted or Dealing with a Mental Health Condition. There is STRENGTH in NUMBERS It provides a forum for Mental Health Legislation REFORM. Membership will increase Blair County's REPRESENTATION with both state and national organizations Membership helps offset the cost of program materials, thus enabling us to keep our PROGRAMS FREE to everyone (ex: support groups, education courses, training, etc) MemberBenefits Include: - Membership at NAMI Blair County PA comes with a subscription to our flagship magazine NAMI ADVOCATE. - Up to date information and opportunities to participate in clinical studies, legislation and public policy surveys and REFORM. -FULL ONLINE ACCESS to all NAMI features and forums on the NAMI National website. -Members only DISCOUNTS at the online NAMI store. -EXCLUSIVE invitations and discounts to all NAMI events, including NAMI national & local conferences. -Members only ACCESS to our local free lending library. -VOLUNTEER opportunities, celebrations and much more. The different membership levels are: - $60 per year for a Household membership that includes all members of a household living at the same address -$40 per year for a Regular membership which is an individual membership for one person -$5 per year for an Open Door membership for an individual member with limited financial resources