Community Event : PA ABLE: Basics and Practical Use in Disability Planning
2026-02-26 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | PA
PA ABLE: Basics and Practical Use in Disability Planning
Plan of PA’s next Speaker Series session is on Thursday, February 26, from 2 – 3 p.m. on Zoom. Join the session to learn more about “PA ABLE: Basics and Practical Use in Disability Planning,” with Joanna Craney, CHFC, CHSNC, WMCP from Empowered Financial Strategies. PA ABLE accounts are a great option to use when creating a plan for an individual with disabilities. There have been some positive changes that began in 2026 that will be shared.
Click HERE to register.
Prior Speaker Series sessions are available HERE

Community Event: Wellness Wednesday @NAMI MontCo
2026-02-25 12:00 - 14:00 | Private: NAMI Montgomery County, 100 West Main St, Lansdale, PA, 19446
NAMI Montgomery County hosts Wellness Wednesday on the last Wednesday of the month at the NAMI MontCo Office for a time for people to connect and have fun!
February’s session will be hosted by Brittany Grala and will feature a creative art wellness experience, including mandala design and potential rock decorating. Lunch will be provided.
Click HERE to register.
For more information, call the NAMI MontCo at 215-361-7784 (not a crisis line) or email office@namimontcopa.org
NAMI Montgomery County: 100 West Main St. Unit 204, Lansdale, PA 19446

Community Event: HaMotzi Dinner
2026-02-22 17:00 - 18:00 | Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel, 8339 Old York Rd, Elkins Park, PA, 19027
Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel invites you to a free community dinner. Home cooked meals, fresh fruit, produce and groceries.
In Person Dinner begins at 5 p.m. Seating is limited to those who reserve by calling 215.887.8700 by Wednesday, February 18th to participate in dinner or to volunteer.
Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel: 8339 Old York Rd, Elkins Park, PA 19027
Using Septa? Bus Line 55 or 7, Regional Rail, Jenkintown Stop

Community Event: Going "No Contact" - Understanding & Living through Family Estrangement
2026-02-22 14:00 - 16:00 | PA
The Main Line affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness presents
Going “No Contact” – Understanding & Living through Family Estrangement
When a person decides to cut contact with one or more family members, there are often huge challenges for the estrangee(s), the estranger(s) and the family system. This forum will offer common reasons for this growing epidemic, as well as recommendations to help both estrangees and estrangers to heal and adapt. Possible paths to reconciliation will also be discussed.
Presented by Edie Mannion, LMFT, family therapist at DBT of Greater Philadelphia.
In person or via Zoom. To register for the Zoom click HERE
For more information, please contact nami Main Line PA at nami.main.line.pa@gmail.com or call 267-251-6240.
NAMI Main Line PA is an affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness. NAMIMainLinePA.org
In Person Event: 17 Mifflin Ave., Suite 205, Havertown, PA

Community Event: NAMI MontCo Network & Resource Fair
2026-01-30 12:00 - 14:00 | Private: NAMI Montgomery County, 100 West Main St, Lansdale, PA, 19446
NAMI Montgomery County PA is hosting a Network & Resource Fair. Their goal is to foster education, meaningful conversation, and community around issues that matter most.
This event is free for attendees.
NAMI Montgomery Count: Health Spark Building 2506 N. Broad Street, Colmar, PA 18915.
namimontcopa.org

Community Event: HaMotzi Dinner
2026-01-25 17:00 - 18:00 | Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel, 8339 Old York Rd, Elkins Park, PA, 19027
Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel invites you to a free community dinner. Home cooked meals, fresh fruit, produce and groceries.
In Person Dinner begins at 5 p.m.
Seating is limited to those who reserve by calling 215.887.8700 by Wednesday, January 21 to participate in dinner or to volunteer.
Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel: 8339 Old York Rd, Elkins Park, PA 19027
Using Septa? Bus Line 55 or 7, Regional Rail, Jenkintown Stop

Community Event: HaMotzi Dinner
2025-12-28 17:00 - 18:00 | Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel, 8339 Old York Rd, Elkins Park, PA, 19027
Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel invites you to a free community dinner. Home cooked meals, fresh fruit, produce and groceries.
In Person Dinner begins at 5 p.m. Seating is limited to those who reserve by calling 215.887.8700 by Wednesday, December 24th to participate in dinner or to volunteer.
Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel: 8339 Old York Rd, Elkins Park, PA 19027
Using Septa? Bus Line 55 or 7, Regional Rail, Jenkintown Stop

Community Event | HaMotzi Dinner
2025-11-23 17:00 - 18:00 | Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel, 8339 Old York Rd, Elkins Park, PA, 19027
Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel invites you to a free community dinner. Home cooked meals, fresh fruit, produce and groceries.
In Person Dinner begins at 5 p.m. Seating is limited to those who reserve by calling 215.887.8700 by Wednesday, November 19 to participate in dinner or to volunteer.
Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel: 8339 Old York Rd, Elkins Park, PA 19027
Using Septa? Bus Line 55 or 7, Regional Rail, Jenkintown Stop

Community Even | PA ABLE Savings Program - Information Webinar
2025-11-05 18:00 - 19:00 | PA
Join JFCS and the PA Treasury Department for an overview of the PA ABLE Savings Program, offering individuals with qualified disabilities a tax-free way to save for a range of disability-related expenses while maintaining important benefits.
Join the free Info Webinar to find out:

Eligibility requirements including upcoming age expansion.
Federal and state tax benefits.
How PA ABLE interacts with important benefits.
And more!

To register visit jfcsphilly.link/PAAble
For more information, contact Laura Flowers at 267.256.2274 or lflowers@jfcsphilly.org.

Community Event | HaMotzi Dinner
2025-10-26 17:00 - 18:00 | Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel, 8339 Old York Rd, Elkins Park, PA, 19027
Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel invites you to a free community dinner. Home cooked meals, fresh fruit, produce and groceries.
In Person Dinner begins at 5 p.m. Seating is limited to those who reserve by calling 215.887.8700 by Wednesday, October 22nd to participate in dinner or to volunteer.
Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel: 8339 Old York Rd, Elkins Park, PA 19027
Using Septa? Bus Line 55 or 7, Regional Rail, Jenkintown Stop

Community Event | Wellness Wednesday @NAMI Montco
2025-10-22 12:00 - 14:00 | Private: NAMI Montgomery County, 100 West Main St, Lansdale, PA, 19446
NAMI Montgomery County hosts Wellness Wednesday on the 4th Wednesday of the month at the NAMI MontCo Office for a time for people to connect and have fun!

In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Laurel house will present on how to help a loved one in an abusive relationship and their services

To register, click here.
For more information, call the NAMI MontCo at 215-361-7784 (not a crisis line) or email office@namimontcopa.org
NAMI Montgomery County: 100 West Main Street Suite 204, Lansdale, PA 19446

Community Event | NAMI Walks Philly
2025-10-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Friends Hospital, 4641 Roosevelt Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, 19124
NAMIWalks Philly 2025
Together, we are strong enough to lift hope.
Together, we are NAMIWalks.
It will take all of us to demand victory over mental illness. That’s why we provide a safe space at NAMIWalks in everything we do, for everyone who joins our mission. In fact, we embrace it. We invite you to take the walk of your life – with NAMIWalks. Each participant will stand by you and walk by your side, every step of the way. Together, we will make a powerful change in our community. “Mental Health for All,” here we come.
It’s a walk, a very special walk. And it’s a lifetime’s journey – the lifetimes you will change by joining us today.
For more information, including registration, visit www.namiwalks.org/philly
Event Route Length: 3 loops around Friends Hospital loop area
Friends Hospital: 4641 Roosevelt Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19124

Community Event | NAMI Stride 5K Walk
2025-10-05 13:00 - 16:00 | Warminster Community Park, 350 E. Bristol Road, Warminster, PA, 18974
NAMI Bucks County’s 2025 Stride 5K Walk for Mental Health
We envision a world where all people affected by mental illness live healthy, fulfilling lives supported by a community that cares. On Sunday, October 5, 2025, join hundreds of supporters as we unite and walk to raise awareness, to end the stigma that surrounds mental health, and to raise the funds necessary to make our mission and vision a reality. Recovery is possible for individuals living with mental illness, and we provide the necessary education and support to allow anyone to find hope and recovery as a complement to treatment and other supportive services.
Additional information, including how to register see NAMI Stride 5k Walk

Warminster Community Park (Special Event Entrance): 350 E. Bristol Road Warminster, PA 18974 (Intersection of Bristol & Hatboro Roads)
NAMI Bucks County PA’s website: namibuckspa.org/

Community Event: American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Walk
2025-10-05 08:30 | The Mann Center, 5201 Parkside Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19131
Suicide prevention starts with everyday heroes like you. Connect With Others and Save Lives
These events give people the courage to open up about their own connections to the cause, and a platform to raise awareness about mental health and suicide prevention. Friends, family members, neighbors and coworkers walk side-by-side, supporting each other and in memory of those we’ve lost. Register today and be part of the movement.
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention uses you donations to fund research for suicide prevention, create and distribute educational programs, advocate for public policy, and support survivors of suicide loss.
For more information, visit afspwalks.donordrive.com/PhillyWalk
Sunday, October 5
Check In: 8:30 am. (Event starts at 9:00 am)
The Mann Center for the Performing Arts: 5201 Parkside Avenue, Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, PA 19131

Community Event: HaMotzi Dinner
2025-09-28 17:00 - 18:00 | Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel, 8339 Old York Rd, Elkins Park, PA, 19027
Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel invites you to a free community dinner. Home cooked meals, fresh fruit, produce and groceries.
In Person Dinner begins at 5 p.m. Seating is limited to those who reserve by calling 215.887.8700 by Wednesday, September 24th to participate in dinner or to volunteer.
Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel: 8339 Old York Rd, Elkins Park, PA 19027
Using Septa? Bus Line 55 or 7, Regional Rail, Jenkintown Stop

Community Event: Wellness Wednesday
2025-09-24 12:00 - 14:00 | Private: NAMI Montgomery County, 100 West Main St, Lansdale, PA, 19446
NAMI Montgomery County hosts Wellness Wednesday on the last Wednesday of the month at the NAMI MontCo Office for a time for people to connect and have fun!
September’s event is QPR Training, led by Access Services.
“QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer — the 3 simple steps anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide. People trained in QPR learn how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to question, persuade, and refer someone to help.”
To click HERE to register for this free event.
For more information, call the NAMI MontCo at 215-361-7784 (not a crisis line) or email office@namimontcopa.org
NAMI Montgomery County: 100 West Main St. Unit 204, Lansdale, PA 19446

Community Event: Apartment Gardening
2025-08-29 11:00 - 12:30 | JFCS – Northeast Services Hub, 6434 Castor Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19149
Apartment Gardening workshop at the JFCS Northeast Services Hub, led by a Master Gardener from Penn State Extension.
Friday, August 29th | 11:00 am to 12:30 pm
Are you interested in learning how to create a container garden, even in a small indoor space? This is a great opportunity to build skills, connect with others, and enjoy a hands-on activity. Plus, participants will receive free seeds and pots to start their own garden.
RSVP is required by August 22 by contacting Stephanie Walls at 215-320-0351 (line #2) or swalls@jfcsphilly.org.
JFCS Northeast Services Hub: 6434 Castor Ave, Philadelphia 19149

Community Event: Wellness Wednesday
2025-08-27 12:00 - 14:00 | Memorial Park Gazebo, Lansdale, 300 E Main St, Lansdale, PA, 19446
NAMI Montgomery County hosts Wellness Wednesday on the last Wednesday of the month at the NAMI MontCo Office for a time for people to connect and have fun!
This month’s activity will be held at Memorial Park’s Gazebo in Lansdale where therapy dogs will be joining us for a self care activity.
To register or for more information, call the NAMI MontCo at 215-361-7784 (not a crisis line) or email office@namimontcopa.org

Community Event: HaMotzi Dinner
2025-08-24 17:00 - 18:00 | Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel, 8339 Old York Rd, Elkins Park, PA, 19027
Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel invites you to a free community dinner. Home cooked meals, fresh fruit, produce and groceries.
In Person Dinner begins at 5 p.m. Seating is limited to those who reserve by calling 215.887.8700 by Wednesday, August 20th to participate in dinner or to volunteer.

Using Septa? Bus Line 55 or 7, Regional Rail, Jenkintown Stop

Community Event: NAMI Pathways Conference
2025-08-23 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-22 10:00 - 16:00 | Saint James United Church of Christ, 135 Myrtle Ave, Havertown, PA, 19083
NAMI Main Line is partnering with the National Alliance on Mental Illness to host a two-day conference focused on the intersection between faith and mental health. We are inviting attendees to choose either or both days to attend.
What do leaders and members of faith communities need to know about mental health challenges? What can leaders and members of faith communities do to help those affected.
Sessions will include –

Mental Health 101: Signs, Symptoms & Diagnoses
How Stigma and Religious Teachings Impact Mental Health Care
Community Resources Panel: Finding Help in a Patchwork System

We will hear on these topics and more from national and local mental health professionals, faith leaders, and people with lived experience. Join us for in-depth discussions, sharing of insights, and the building of meaningful partnerships.
For more information and to register, go to http://www.nami.org/pathwaystohope and select NAMI Main Line PA from the list of conference locations.
Free of charge: Continental breakfast and lunch will be provided.
Saint James United Church of Christ: 135 Myrtle Ave, Havertown, PA 19083

Community Event: JFCS - We've Got Talent
2025-08-07 13:00 - 15:00 | JFCS – Brodsky Center, 345 Montgomery Ave, Bala Cynwyd, PA, 19004
JFCS is hosting “We’ve Got Talent” – an inclusive event celebrating the creativity, expression, and talents of the JFCS People Living with Disabilities community.
We will showcase artwork, musical performances, poetry, and more — all created and performed by our incredible members.
Date: Thursday, August 7, 2025 | Time: 1:00 – 3:00 pm
Location: JFCS, 345 Montgomery Avenue, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
Light lunch will be served. Free admission. All are welcome.
RSVP by July 31 at this link or by calling Rivka Goldman at 267-256-2250.
We hope you’ll join us in celebrating this vibrant and meaningful afternoon together. The more, the merrier!
