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NAMI Central Middlesex is a local affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, the nation’s largest non-profit mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for people living with mental health conditions and their families.
We offer free support groups and educational classes and participate in advocacy efforts at the state and local levels. We sponsor programs on mental health topics and organize community outreach events to improve the public’s awareness and understanding of mental health.
NAMI Central Middlesex serves people living with mental health conditions, their families, and their friends who live in and near the towns of Acton, Bedford, Boxborough, Burlington, Carlisle, Concord, Lexington, Lincoln, Littleton, Maynard, Melrose, North Reading, Reading, Stoneham, Stow, Sudbury, Wakefield, Waltham, Wilmington, Winchester, and Woburn Massachusetts.
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NAMI Massachusetts Walks 2026
Boston Common Saturday May 16th
A Spectacular Sunny Day!
(NAMI Walk Massachusetts – Boston Common 2025)
Saturday May 16th was a very special day on Boston Common for the 2026 NAMI Massachusetts Walk. The weather was wonderful with blue skies and lots of sunshine. The enthusiastic, happy crowd of NAMI supporters were excited to be present at such a memorable event. NAMI members and supporters packed the grandstand area of the Common and we made a definitive statement to “Boston” that “Together We Are NAMI Walks”. This 2026 NAMI Walk was truly one of the best in recent years. If you were there or supported NAMI for this special day, Thank You.
It’s not too late to donate to the team or your favorite walker on-line at: www.namiwalks.org/team/NAMICentralMiddlesex
This year our fundraising is for NAMI Massachusetts. Checks made out to “NAMI Massachusetts” can be mailed to NAMI Massachusetts, 331 Montvale Avenue, Suite 200, Woburn, MA 01801.
Thank you for your support of the NAMI Massachusetts Walk each year. Please consider joining us for another very special, stigma free day in May 2027 for the next NAMI Walk.
Captain Tom
Shifting to Model B
In 2026 the affiliate will transition from a NAMI Model A independent 501c3 organization to a NAMI Model B. That approximately year long process involves shedding our independent 501c3 status with the state and restructuring under the umbrella of NAMI Massachusetts with funds held for the local affiliate by the state organization.
The Central Middlesex Family Support Groups, Family to Family and Basics classes, with your favorite Central Middlesex volunteers, will continue. During the transition, details about those welcoming helpful programs will be posted on the NAMI MA website. Central Middlesex supporters will continue to be welcome at the annual NAMI Walks event.
The local mission of NAMI Central Middlesex will still depend on volunteers. Please consider lending some energy to maintain the NAMI programs that help our community members navigate mental health concerns. Reach out to nami.cmsx@gmail.com.