Community Abundance Swap
Community Abundance Swap & Donation Event
Let’s come together to support one another and share warmth with our community!
Families and individuals are welcome to stop by and pick up what they need — all items have been generously donated by our neighbors!
🧺 Donation Details:
Donate clothes, hygiene essentials, food, and winter necessities for all ages.
Everything donated must be new or, if gently used, only clean items are accepted.
Donations will be accepted only during the event hours (no early or late drop-offs).
No large items (e.g., furniture or large toys).
🚫 Donation Guidelines: Please donate CLEAN items, gently used, and in good condition. We cannot accept clothing that is dirty, torn, or excessively worn. We kindly ask that participants take only what they truly need, as our goal is to ensure these resources reach those who can most benefit from them.
❤️ Who Can Participate: Everyone in need is encouraged to attend — you do not have to bring donations to take part. This event is about community care, sharing, and helping one another.
♻️ After the Event: All remaining items at 3:30 PM will be donated to local shelters, churches, and nonprofit organizations that support individuals and families in need.
Men's Mental Wellness Meet-up
Bi-weekly Mondays | 6–7 PM | Hosted by Matt. This group offers a safe, supportive space for men of all backgrounds to connect, share, and reflect on what it means to embrace a more mindful, authentic masculinity.
Together, we explore how to show up more fully—as friends, sons, fathers, partners, brothers, and members of our communities.
Sessions alternate between open forums and themed discussions, with topics shaped by the interests and needs of the group.
All are welcome—come as you are.
About the host:
My name is Matt Catlin, From a young age I have questioned what the world around me had attempted to teach me as societal norms for many things but very specifically the expectations of men within their roles in family and community. That has brought me to engage those around me often in conversations in regards to men and emotions.
As I learned about groups such as this popping up I was very exited to find something locally to get involved with. I started attending here and there in the beginning just because it felt like life was always getting in the way. The more I came the more I got out of it and next thing I knew, I was attending regularly. As John, the facilitator made some life changes that took him out of the area, he asked if I would step in during his absence. Being that community connection and support are so important to me, I couldn’t have been more flattered and honored to step up to this responsibility.
My background is mostly medical as I spent 9 years as a medic in the New York Army National Guard with one tour in Iraq. After coming home I went to school for nursing, social work, and automotive mechanics.
We welcome all men, of every background, any walk of life. Come join and meet the men in your community already doing the work. Sit and observe or join in the conversation. There’s no wrong way to show up.
Dark Moon Grief Gathering
Dark Moon Grief Gathering is a safe, open, and accessible space to explore grief holistically, in community, without any expectations. Supporting grief of any kind.
Amy, Founder of Dandelion Collaborative, will facilitate discussions, meditations, or other therapeutic activities, with the intention of encouraging recognition, communication, and processing of grief feelings, so we can learn to move through the world despite our burden. Come as you are.
About the Host
Amy (she/they) is an educator, an ally, a speaker, an activist, an herbalist, a performer, and a lifelong learner whose health and herbal education is rooted deeply in cultural and experiential learning. Through a lens of health sovereignty, liberation, cooperative community building, ethnobotany, and environmental sustainability, Amy is building Dandelion Collaborative with the intention of making decolonized folk medicine accessible.
The mission of Dandelion Collaborative is to support simple, sustainable living and healing. With personal coaching, community education, and herbal medicine support, DColl aims to build a just, kind, and healthy community that values social justice and equity, liberating healing systems, and traditional holistic wisdom.
For group details contact:
dandelioncollaborative518@gmail.com
518-285-0846
Empower Hour Peer Advocacy Workforce
Empower Hour: Start Your Journey as a Peer Advocate
Hosting an Empower Hour to educate fellow Albanians in the community about what peer advocacy is and how they can use their lived experiences to support others, build career opportunities, and make a meaningful impact.
Join Noteworthy Resources for Empower Hour — an open, welcoming session designed to help you learn how to become a certified Youth or Family Peer Advocate through our partnership with FTNYS and Vanderheyden.
Whether you’re a young adult or a parent/caregiver with lived experience navigating mental health, learning differences, substance use, or foster care, this is your opportunity to turn your story into a source of empowerment for others.
Drop in to learn more about how you can turn your lived experience into a career in peer support!
We’re partnering with FTNYS & Vanderheyden to train and certify Youth & Family Peer Advocates! If you’ve faced mental health, school, or system challenges — you can empower others on similar journeys.
🎓 Free training
💸 Stipends
📣 Make a difference in your community
During Empower Hour, we’ll walk you through the training and credentialing process step-by-step, answer your questions, and offer one-on-one support to help you get started.
Learn. Connect. Empower.
Together, we’re building a community of advocates who use their experiences to inspire hope, wellness, and change.
Empowered Neurodivergent Parent Meet-up
This support group offers a welcoming, judgment-free space for parents and caregivers who identify as neurodivergent.
Whether you’re navigating ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, AuDHD, or other neurodivergent experiences, this group is designed to offer connection, understanding, and support with people who truly get it.
We meet every month to share stories, explore challenges, celebrate wins, and build community with other neurodivergent parents.
Each session focuses on real-life support — whether that’s managing executive function while parenting, advocating for yourself or your child, finding balance, or simply having a space where you don’t have to mask.
This group is here to help you feel less alone, more empowered, and fully accepted as both a parent and a neurodivergent individual.
You deserve a community that understands your experiences, and we’re proud to create one.
Get Lit Book Club
There are so many dedicated readers out there and we want to unite as one within our community!! We encourage individuals to join us to build a sense of belonging in our community with some social interaction, have the ability to learn new things, & have open discussion.
Books provide access to worlds and people we may never experience firsthand, which is what makes them so amazing!
Hosted by Meaghan Hurley!! Meetings are monthly on Monday night at 6-7 pm.
Most books we select are available as an ebook on the Hoopla or Libby library apps. You can also order a physical copy or Kindle version online or at a bookstore. Audio books are also acceptable.
To be a part of the Get Lit Book Club, to get the author/title of our current book, and to be on our mailing list regarding the book club email: info.nwralbany@gmail.com
Also, follow us on Instagram (@nwr_albany & @upstate.gets.lit) to check out our Get Lit Book Club highlights and updates on the current book we are reading!
Neurodivergence Parent Support Meet-up
Parenting a neurodivergent child can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. Connect with other Duanesburg parents, share stories, gain resources, and build a supportive community focused on understanding, growth, and success for our youth.
Meeting every 2nd Wednesday of the month!
This adults-only support group is intended to connect caregivers in our local area who are caring for neurodivergent children (ADHD, ASD, etc.).
The group is designed to connect local Duanesburg families with others in similar situations, allowing them to share stories, access resources, and build a supportive community centered on understanding, growth, and empowerment.
The Duanesburg Community PTA is partnering with Noteworthy Resources to bring much-needed support to our local community and, as such, will help to ensure the availability of a safe space, communication about the program to the local schools, and will help to provide whatever other resources the group may need in the future.
All adults are welcome to attend, and no prior residency in the Duanesburg Central School District is required. Childcare is available, but needs to be reserved in advance by emailing info@dcpta.org
Empower Hour Peer Advocacy Workforce
Empower Hour: Start Your Journey as a Peer Advocate
Join Noteworthy Resources for Empower Hour — an open, welcoming session designed to help you learn how to become a certified Youth or Family Peer Advocate through our partnership with FTNYS and Vanderheyden.
Whether you’re a young adult or a parent/caregiver with lived experience navigating mental health, learning differences, substance use, or foster care, this is your opportunity to turn your story into a source of empowerment for others.
Drop in to learn more about how you can turn your lived experience into a career in peer support!
We’re partnering with FTNYS & Vanderheyden to train and certify Youth & Family Peer Advocates! If you’ve faced mental health, school, or system challenges — you can empower others on similar journeys.
🎓 Free training
💸 Stipends
📣 Make a difference in your community
During Empower Hour, we’ll walk you through the training and credentialing process step-by-step, answer your questions, and offer one-on-one support to help you get started.
Learn. Connect. Empower.
Together, we’re building a community of advocates who use their experiences to inspire hope, wellness, and change.
Casual Moms Meet-up
Topic: TBA
Being a mom often means putting everyone else first—but your mental health matters too. Empowered Mothers is here to remind you that you don’t have to do this alone.
Wherever you are in your motherhood journey—new mom, seasoned mom, or somewhere in between—you are welcome here. This is a space for real talk, real connection, and real support with others who truly get it.
Join us for the Casual Moms Meet-up: A Free Maternal Mental Health Gathering, hosted twice a month by Tatiana at rotating locations around the Capital District. We offer both in-person and virtual support that is accessible for all moms.
Each meet-up includes:
A warm, judgment-free space to share and connect
Open discussions and peer support
Occasional guest speakers and holistic mental health resources
This program is completely free and open to moms of all ages and stages. Come exactly as you are—you’ll be met with kindness, understanding, and community.
Call (518) 250-9719 if you need any assistance
🔗 Already attended a meet-up?
Help us keep this program funded by filling out our Attendance Survey . Your information is confidential, HIPAA-compliant, and used only for internal reporting and support.
💬 Want to stay connected between meet-ups?
Join our Casual Moms Instagram group chat to share content, resources, and stay in touch.
Because moms need support too—and you don’t have to do it alone.
The Neurodivergent Housewife
This meet-up (not limited to wives) offers hope, understanding, and belonging to a group of women who are constantly misdiagnosed, misunderstood, and forgotten.
This group is for women who either have a formal diagnosis of any neurodiversity, including ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, or any other neurodiversity or are self-diagnosed and or a parent of a neurodivergent child.
A space to share our experiences as neurodivergent women and explore wellbeing strategies.
Call (518) 250-9719 if you need any assistance
Saratoga ADHD & Trauma Healing Meet-up
1st Wednesdays every month | 6-7 PM | Round Lake Library- Malta Branch
This peer-led support group is a safe and welcoming space for adults living with ADHD and the lasting effects of trauma.
Together, we explore the everyday challenges and emotions that come with managing ADHD—such as overwhelm, emotional regulation, organization, and communication—while also addressing how past experiences shape how we think, feel, and connect.
Through open discussion, shared experiences, and mutual encouragement, participants can find understanding, validation, and practical strategies for healing and growth.
Whether you’re newly diagnosed or have been on your journey for years, this group offers a supportive community where you don’t have to face life’s struggles alone.
Hosted by Steve:
Steve discovered he had ADHD six years ago, in his early sixties. For much of his life, he knew he experienced the world differently from others but couldn’t quite identify why. Despite years of therapy, his ADHD went unrecognized until a therapist in Malta suggested he be evaluated. After an assessment at the Conner Center in Guilderland, his diagnosis finally brought clarity.
Like many others navigating the daily challenges of ADHD, Steve has since been seeking meaningful outlets for connection and support in the Saratoga area.
Men's Mental Wellness Meet-up
Bi-weekly Mondays | 6–7 PM | Hosted by Matt. This group offers a safe, supportive space for men of all backgrounds to connect, share, and reflect on what it means to embrace a more mindful, authentic masculinity.
Together, we explore how to show up more fully—as friends, sons, fathers, partners, brothers, and members of our communities.
Sessions alternate between open forums and themed discussions, with topics shaped by the interests and needs of the group.
All are welcome—come as you are.
About the host:
My name is Matt Catlin, From a young age I have questioned what the world around me had attempted to teach me as societal norms for many things but very specifically the expectations of men within their roles in family and community. That has brought me to engage those around me often in conversations in regards to men and emotions.
As I learned about groups such as this popping up I was very exited to find something locally to get involved with. I started attending here and there in the beginning just because it felt like life was always getting in the way. The more I came the more I got out of it and next thing I knew, I was attending regularly. As John, the facilitator made some life changes that took him out of the area, he asked if I would step in during his absence. Being that community connection and support are so important to me, I couldn’t have been more flattered and honored to step up to this responsibility.
My background is mostly medical as I spent 9 years as a medic in the New York Army National Guard with one tour in Iraq. After coming home I went to school for nursing, social work, and automotive mechanics.
We welcome all men, of every background, any walk of life. Come join and meet the men in your community already doing the work. Sit and observe or join in the conversation. There’s no wrong way to show up.
Get Lit Book Club
There are so many dedicated readers out there and we want to unite as one within our community!! We encourage individuals to join us to build a sense of belonging in our community with some social interaction, have the ability to learn new things, & have open discussion.
Books provide access to worlds and people we may never experience firsthand, which is what makes them so amazing!
Hosted by Meaghan Hurley!! Meetings are monthly on Monday night at 6-7 pm.
Most books we select are available as an ebook on the Hoopla or Libby library apps. You can also order a physical copy or Kindle version online or at a bookstore. Audio books are also acceptable.
To be a part of the Get Lit Book Club, to get the author/title of our current book, and to be on our mailing list regarding the book club email: info.nwralbany@gmail.com
Also, follow us on Instagram (@nwr_albany & @upstate.gets.lit) to check out our Get Lit Book Club highlights and updates on the current book we are reading!
Casual Moms Meet-up
Topic: Family Bonds
Being a mom often means putting everyone else first—but your mental health matters too. Empowered Mothers is here to remind you that you don’t have to do this alone.
Wherever you are in your motherhood journey—new mom, seasoned mom, or somewhere in between—you are welcome here. This is a space for real talk, real connection, and real support with others who truly get it.
Join us for the Casual Moms Meet-up: A Free Maternal Mental Health Gathering, hosted twice a month by Tatiana at rotating locations around the Capital District. We offer both in-person and virtual support that is accessible for all moms.
Each meet-up includes:
A warm, judgment-free space to share and connect
Open discussions and peer support
Occasional guest speakers and holistic mental health resources
This program is completely free and open to moms of all ages and stages. Come exactly as you are—you’ll be met with kindness, understanding, and community.
Call (518) 250-9719 if you need any assistance
🔗 Already attended a meet-up?
Help us keep this program funded by filling out our Attendance Survey . Your information is confidential, HIPAA-compliant, and used only for internal reporting and support.
💬 Want to stay connected between meet-ups?
Join our Casual Moms Instagram group chat to share content, resources, and stay in touch.
Because moms need support too—and you don’t have to do it alone.
Dark Moon Grief Gathering
Dark Moon Grief Gathering is a safe, open, and accessible space to explore grief holistically, in community, without any expectations. Amy, Founder of Dandelion Collaborative, will facilitate discussions, meditations, rituals, or other therapeutic activities, with the intention of encouraging recognition, communication, and processing of grief feelings so we can learn to move through the world despite our burden. Come as you are.
About the Host
Amy (she/they) is an educator, an ally, a speaker, an activist, an herbalist, a performer, and a lifelong learner whose health and herbal education is rooted deeply in cultural and experiential learning. Through a lens of health sovereignty, liberation, cooperative community building, ethnobotany, and environmental sustainability, Amy is building Dandelion Collaborative with the intention of making decolonized folk medicine accessible.
The mission of Dandelion Collaborative is to support simple, sustainable living and healing. With personal coaching, community education, and herbal medicine support, DColl aims to build a just, kind, and healthy community that values social justice and equity, liberating healing systems, and traditional holistic wisdom. For more, visit www.dandelioncollaborative.com.
Men's Mental Wellness Meet-up
Bi-weekly Mondays | 6–7 PM | Hosted by Matt. This group offers a safe, supportive space for men of all backgrounds to connect, share, and reflect on what it means to embrace a more mindful, authentic masculinity.
Together, we explore how to show up more fully—as friends, sons, fathers, partners, brothers, and members of our communities.
Sessions alternate between open forums and themed discussions, with topics shaped by the interests and needs of the group.
All are welcome—come as you are.
About the host:
My name is Matt Catlin, From a young age I have questioned what the world around me had attempted to teach me as societal norms for many things but very specifically the expectations of men within their roles in family and community. That has brought me to engage those around me often in conversations in regards to men and emotions.
As I learned about groups such as this popping up I was very exited to find something locally to get involved with. I started attending here and there in the beginning just because it felt like life was always getting in the way. The more I came the more I got out of it and next thing I knew, I was attending regularly. As John, the facilitator made some life changes that took him out of the area, he asked if I would step in during his absence. Being that community connection and support are so important to me, I couldn’t have been more flattered and honored to step up to this responsibility.
My background is mostly medical as I spent 9 years as a medic in the New York Army National Guard with one tour in Iraq. After coming home I went to school for nursing, social work, and automotive mechanics.
We welcome all men, of every background, any walk of life. Come join and meet the men in your community already doing the work. Sit and observe or join in the conversation. There’s no wrong way to show up.
Empower Hour Peer Advocacy Workforce
Empower Hour: Start Your Journey as a Peer Advocate
Join Noteworthy Resources for Empower Hour — an open, welcoming session designed to help you learn how to become a certified Youth or Family Peer Advocate through our partnership with FTNYS and Vanderheyden.
Whether you’re a young adult or a parent/caregiver with lived experience navigating mental health, learning differences, substance use, or foster care, this is your opportunity to turn your story into a source of empowerment for others.
Drop in to learn more about how you can turn your lived experience into a career in peer support!
We’re partnering with FTNYS & Vanderheyden to train and certify Youth & Family Peer Advocates! If you’ve faced mental health, school, or system challenges — you can empower others on similar journeys.
🎓 Free training
💸 Stipends
📣 Make a difference in your community
During Empower Hour, we’ll walk you through the training and credentialing process step-by-step, answer your questions, and offer one-on-one support to help you get started.
Learn. Connect. Empower.
Together, we’re building a community of advocates who use their experiences to inspire hope, wellness, and change.
Neurodivergence Parent Support Meet-up
Parenting a neurodivergent child can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. Connect with other Duanesburg parents, share stories, gain resources, and build a supportive community focused on understanding, growth, and success for our youth.
Meeting every 2nd Wednesday of the month!
This adults-only support group is intended to connect caregivers in our local area who are caring for neurodivergent children (ADHD, ASD, etc.).
The group is designed to connect local Duanesburg families with others in similar situations, allowing them to share stories, access resources, and build a supportive community centered on understanding, growth, and empowerment.
The Duanesburg Community PTA is partnering with Noteworthy Resources to bring much-needed support to our local community and, as such, will help to ensure the availability of a safe space, communication about the program to the local schools, and will help to provide whatever other resources the group may need in the future.
All adults are welcome to attend, and no prior residency in the Duanesburg Central School District is required. Childcare is available, but needs to be reserved in advance by emailing info@dcpta.org
The Neurodivergent Housewife
This meet-up (not limited to “wives”) offers hope, understanding, and belonging to a group of women who are constantly misdiagnosed, misunderstood, and forgotten.
This group is for women who either have a formal diagnosis of any neurodiversity, including ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, or any other neurodiversity, or are self-diagnosed and or a parent of a neurodivergent child.
A space to share our experiences as neurodivergent women and explore wellbeing strategies.
Saratoga ADHD & Trauma Healing Meet-up
1st Wednesdays every month | 6-7 PM | Round Lake Library- Malta Branch
This peer-led support group is a safe and welcoming space for adults living with ADHD and the lasting effects of trauma.
Together, we explore the everyday challenges and emotions that come with managing ADHD—such as overwhelm, emotional regulation, organization, and communication—while also addressing how past experiences shape how we think, feel, and connect.
Through open discussion, shared experiences, and mutual encouragement, participants can find understanding, validation, and practical strategies for healing and growth.
Whether you’re newly diagnosed or have been on your journey for years, this group offers a supportive community where you don’t have to face life’s struggles alone.
Hosted by Steve:
Steve discovered he had ADHD six years ago, in his early sixties. For much of his life, he knew he experienced the world differently from others but couldn’t quite identify why. Despite years of therapy, his ADHD went unrecognized until a therapist in Malta suggested he be evaluated. After an assessment at the Conner Center in Guilderland, his diagnosis finally brought clarity.
Like many others navigating the daily challenges of ADHD, Steve has since been seeking meaningful outlets for connection and support in the Saratoga area.
Men's Mental Wellness Meet-up
Bi-weekly Mondays | 6–7 PM | Hosted by Matt. This group offers a safe, supportive space for men of all backgrounds to connect, share, and reflect on what it means to embrace a more mindful, authentic masculinity.
Together, we explore how to show up more fully—as friends, sons, fathers, partners, brothers, and members of our communities.
Sessions alternate between open forums and themed discussions, with topics shaped by the interests and needs of the group.
All are welcome—come as you are.
About the host:
My name is Matt Catlin, From a young age I have questioned what the world around me had attempted to teach me as societal norms for many things but very specifically the expectations of men within their roles in family and community. That has brought me to engage those around me often in conversations in regards to men and emotions.
As I learned about groups such as this popping up I was very exited to find something locally to get involved with. I started attending here and there in the beginning just because it felt like life was always getting in the way. The more I came the more I got out of it and next thing I knew, I was attending regularly. As John, the facilitator made some life changes that took him out of the area, he asked if I would step in during his absence. Being that community connection and support are so important to me, I couldn’t have been more flattered and honored to step up to this responsibility.
My background is mostly medical as I spent 9 years as a medic in the New York Army National Guard with one tour in Iraq. After coming home I went to school for nursing, social work, and automotive mechanics.
We welcome all men, of every background, any walk of life. Come join and meet the men in your community already doing the work. Sit and observe or join in the conversation. There’s no wrong way to show up.
Casual Moms Meet-up
Topic: Friendships
Being a mom often means putting everyone else first—but your mental health matters too. Empowered Mothers is here to remind you that you don’t have to do this alone.
Wherever you are in your motherhood journey—new mom, seasoned mom, or somewhere in between—you are welcome here. This is a space for real talk, real connection, and real support with others who truly get it.
Join us for the Casual Moms Meet-up: A Free Maternal Mental Health Gathering, hosted twice a month by Tatiana at rotating locations around the Capital District. We offer both in-person and virtual support that is accessible for all moms.
Each meet-up includes:
A warm, judgment-free space to share and connect
Open discussions and peer support
Occasional guest speakers and holistic mental health resources
This program is completely free and open to moms of all ages and stages. Come exactly as you are—you’ll be met with kindness, understanding, and community.
🔗 Already attended a meet-up?
Help us keep this program funded by filling out our Attendance Survey . Your information is confidential, HIPAA-compliant, and used only for internal reporting and support.
💬 Want to stay connected between meet-ups?
Join our Casual Moms Instagram group chat to share content, resources, and stay in touch.
Because moms need support too—and you don’t have to do it alone.
Get Lit Book Club
There are so many dedicated readers out there and we want to unite as one within our community!! We encourage individuals to join us to build a sense of belonging in our community with some social interaction, have the ability to learn new things, & have open discussion.
Books provide access to worlds and people we may never experience first hand, which is what makes them so amazing!
Hosted by Meaghan Hurley!! Meetings are monthly on Monday night at 6-7pm.
Most books we select are available as an ebook on the Hoopla or Libby library apps. You can also order a physical copy or kindle version online or at a bookstore. Audio books are also acceptable.
To be apart of the Get Lit Book Club, to get the author/title of our current book, and to be on our mailing list regarding about the book club email: info.nwralbany@gmail.com
Also, follow us on instagram (@nwr_albany & @upstate.gets.lit) to check out our Get Lit Book Club highlights and updates on the current book we are reading!
Casual Moms Meet-up
Being a mom often means putting everyone else first—but your mental health matters too. Empowered Mothers is here to remind you that you don’t have to do this alone.
Wherever you are in your motherhood journey—new mom, seasoned mom, or somewhere in between—you are welcome here. This is a space for real talk, real connection, and real support with others who truly get it.
Join us for the Casual Moms Meet-up: A Free Maternal Mental Health Gathering, hosted twice a month by Tatiana at rotating locations around the Capital District. We offer both in-person and virtual support that is accessible for all moms.
Each meet-up includes:
A warm, judgment-free space to share and connect
Open discussions and peer support
Occasional guest speakers and holistic mental health resources
This program is completely free and open to moms of all ages and stages. Come exactly as you are—you’ll be met with kindness, understanding, and community.
🔗 Already attended a meet-up?
Help us keep this program funded by filling out our Attendance Survey . Your information is confidential, HIPAA-compliant, and used only for internal reporting and support.
💬 Want to stay connected between meet-ups?
Join our Casual Moms Instagram group chat to share content, resources, and stay in touch.
Because moms need support too—and you don’t have to do it alone.
Dark Moon Grief Gathering
Dark Moon Grief Gathering is a safe, open, and accessible space to explore grief holistically, in community, without any expectations. Amy, Founder of Dandelion Collaborative, will facilitate discussions, meditations, rituals, or other therapeutic activities, with the intention of encouraging recognition, communication, and processing of grief feelings so we can learn to move through the world despite our burden. Come as you are.
About the Host
Amy (she/they) is an educator, an ally, a speaker, an activist, an herbalist, a performer, and a lifelong learner whose health and herbal education is rooted deeply in cultural and experiential learning. Through a lens of health sovereignty, liberation, cooperative community building, ethnobotany, and environmental sustainability, Amy is building Dandelion Collaborative with the intention of making decolonized folk medicine accessible.
The mission of Dandelion Collaborative is to support simple, sustainable living and healing. With personal coaching, community education, and herbal medicine support, DColl aims to build a just, kind, and healthy community that values social justice and equity, liberating healing systems, and traditional holistic wisdom. For more, visit www.dandelioncollaborative.com.
1st Annual ADHD Awareness Walk
The Capital Region’s first ADHD Awareness Walk meets a vital need for the more than 246,000 New Yorkers living with ADHD.
This event promotes access to resources, fosters visibility and representation, and creates a strong support network for individuals of all ages. Accessible walk for everyone walking or not (indoors with escalators and elevators available)
By raising awareness, we can help reduce serious risks associated with untreated ADHD—such as increased rates of suicide, obesity, violence, and early death.
Because ADHD is often misunderstood and stigmatized, events like this walk play a crucial role in public education. They help dispel myths, amplify real stories, and empower individuals with ADHD to seek the support they need without shame.
By uniting community energy, expert support, and lived experience, the ADHD Awareness Walk creates a powerful platform for long-term change. It’s not just a walk—it’s a movement toward a more inclusive and informed future.
What else will be at the Walk:
Warm up with Zumba Instructor Shay Allen
Guest speakers: TBA
Free light refreshments
Therapy Dogs
Sharing personal stories and experiences
Learn about ADHD facts, services and support available
Meet local mental health organizations and advocates
Raffle prizes and giveaways
Unseen & Unsupported: ADHD in Women and Girls Webinar
REGISTER HERE
Educator Cafe- : Unseen and Unsupported: ADHD in Women and Girls Tuesday Oct 7, 2025 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Girls and women with ADHD are too often overlooked, misunderstood, and left to navigate life without the resources, support, or diagnosis they need. This presentation advocates for those whose ADHD has gone undetected due to gender bias, masking behaviors, and a lack of awareness in educational and clinical settings.
Educators and school professionals will be able to:
Understand how ADHD presents in girls and women Dispel harmful myths and stigma around ADHD Take actionable steps to support, empower, and advocate for students living with ADHD. Together, we can create more inclusive, informed, and compassionate environments where every student—especially those who have been historically underdiagnosed—can thrive.
Bio: Tatiana Benack is a first-generation American, mental health advocate, and founder of Noteworthy Resources of Albany, Inc. (NWR)—a grassroots nonprofit dedicated to improving access to cognitive, emotional, and social support. Living with ADHD, postpartum depression, and intergenerational trauma, Tatiana uses her lived experience to help others manage stress, build healthy habits, and reach their goals. As a stay-at-home mom running NWR, Tatiana created the Empowered Mothers program and is now offering Mental Health Coaching to moms as a safe, supportive space to connect and care for their mental wellness. She holds a B.A. in Psychology, is trained in trauma-informed care, and is a certified Mental Health First Aid and NAMI peer support provider. She is currently working toward her certification as a mental health coach to deepen her impact and expand her support services.
Girls and women with ADHD are too often overlooked, misunderstood, and left to navigate life without the resources, support, or diagnosis they need. This presentation advocates for those whose ADHD has gone undetected due to gender bias, masking behaviors, and a lack of awareness in educational and clinical settings.
Educators and school professionals will be able to:
Understand how ADHD presents in girls and women Dispel harmful myths and stigma around ADHD Take actionable steps to support, empower, and advocate for students living with ADHD. Together, we can create more inclusive, informed, and compassionate environments where every student—especially those who have been historically underdiagnosed—can thrive.
Bio: Tatiana Benack is a first-generation American, mental health advocate, and founder of Noteworthy Resources of Albany, Inc. (NWR)—a grassroots nonprofit dedicated to improving access to cognitive, emotional, and social support. Living with ADHD, postpartum depression, and intergenerational trauma, Tatiana uses her lived experience to help others manage stress, build healthy habits, and reach their goals. As a stay-at-home mom running NWR, Tatiana created the Empowered Mothers program and is now offering Mental Health Coaching to moms as a safe, supportive space to connect and care for their mental wellness. She holds a B.A. in Psychology, is trained in trauma-informed care, and is a certified Mental Health First Aid and NAMI peer support provider. She is currently working toward her certification as a mental health coach to deepen her impact and expand her support services.
Girls and women with ADHD are too often overlooked, misunderstood, and left to navigate life without the resources, support, or diagnosis they need. This presentation advocates for those whose ADHD has gone undetected due to gender bias, masking behaviors, and a lack of awareness in educational and clinical settings.
Educators and school professionals will be able to:
Understand how ADHD presents in girls and women Dispel harmful myths and stigma around ADHD Take actionable steps to support, empower, and advocate for students living with ADHD. Together, we can create more inclusive, informed, and compassionate environments where every student—especially those who have been historically underdiagnosed—can thrive.
Bio: Tatiana Benack is a first-generation American, mental health advocate, and founder of Noteworthy Resources of Albany, Inc. (NWR)—a grassroots nonprofit dedicated to improving access to cognitive, emotional, and social support. Living with ADHD, postpartum depression, and intergenerational trauma, Tatiana uses her lived experience to help others manage stress, build healthy habits, and reach their goals. As a stay-at-home mom running NWR, Tatiana created the Empowered Mothers program and is now offering Mental Health Coaching to moms as a safe, supportive space to connect and care for their mental wellness. She holds a B.A. in Psychology, is trained in trauma-informed care, and is a certified Mental Health First Aid and NAMI peer support provider. She is currently working toward her certification as a mental health coach to deepen her impact and expand her support services.
Girls and women with ADHD are too often overlooked, misunderstood, and left to navigate life without the resources, support, or diagnosis they need. This presentation advocates for those whose ADHD has gone undetected due to gender bias, masking behaviors, and a lack of awareness in educational and clinical settings.
Educators and school professionals will be able to:
Understand how ADHD presents in girls and women Dispel harmful myths and stigma around ADHD Take actionable steps to support, empower, and advocate for students living with ADHD. Together, we can create more inclusive, informed, and compassionate environments where every student—especially those who have been historically underdiagnosed—can thrive.
Bio: Tatiana Benack is a first-generation American, mental health advocate, and founder of Noteworthy Resources of Albany, Inc. (NWR)—a grassroots nonprofit dedicated to improving access to cognitive, emotional, and social support. Living with ADHD, postpartum depression, and intergenerational trauma, Tatiana uses her lived experience to help others manage stress, build healthy habits, and reach their goals. As a stay-at-home mom running NWR, Tatiana created the Empowered Mothers program and is now offering Mental Health Coaching to moms as a safe, supportive space to connect and care for their mental wellness. She holds a B.A. in Psychology, is trained in trauma-informed care, and is a certified Mental Health First Aid and NAMI peer support provider. She is currently working toward her certification as a mental health coach to deepen her impact and expand her support services.
Girls and women with ADHD are too often overlooked, misunderstood, and left to navigate life without the resources, support, or diagnosis they need. This presentation advocates for those whose ADHD has gone undetected due to gender bias, masking behaviors, and a lack of awareness in educational and clinical settings.
Educators and school professionals will be able to:
Understand how ADHD presents in girls and women Dispel harmful myths and stigma around ADHD Take actionable steps to support, empower, and advocate for students living with ADHD. Together, we can create more inclusive, informed, and compassionate environments where every student—especially those who have been historically underdiagnosed—can thrive.
Bio: Tatiana Benack is a first-generation American, mental health advocate, and founder of Noteworthy Resources of Albany, Inc. (NWR)—a grassroots nonprofit dedicated to improving access to cognitive, emotional, and social support. Living with ADHD, postpartum depression, and intergenerational trauma, Tatiana uses her lived experience to help others manage stress, build healthy habits, and reach their goals. As a stay-at-home mom running NWR, Tatiana created the Empowered Mothers program and is now offering Mental Health Coaching to moms as a safe, supportive space to connect and care for their mental wellness. She holds a B.A. in Psychology, is trained in trauma-informed care, and is a certified Mental Health First Aid and NAMI peer support provider. She is currently working toward her certification as a mental health coach to deepen her impact and expand her support services.
Girls and women with ADHD are too often overlooked, misunderstood, and left to navigate life without the resources, support, or diagnosis they need. This presentation advocates for those whose ADHD has gone undetected due to gender bias, masking behaviors, and a lack of awareness in educational and clinical settings.
Educators and school professionals will be able to:
Understand how ADHD presents in girls and women Dispel harmful myths and stigma around ADHD Take actionable steps to support, empower, and advocate for students living with ADHD. Together, we can create more inclusive, informed, and compassionate environments where every student—especially those who have been historically underdiagnosed—can thrive.
Bio: Tatiana Benack is a first-generation American, mental health advocate, and founder of Noteworthy Resources of Albany, Inc. (NWR)—a grassroots nonprofit dedicated to improving access to cognitive, emotional, and social support. Living with ADHD, postpartum depression, and intergenerational trauma, Tatiana uses her lived experience to help others manage stress, build healthy habits, and reach their goals. As a stay-at-home mom running NWR, Tatiana created the Empowered Mothers program and is now offering Mental Health Coaching to moms as a safe, supportive space to connect and care for their mental wellness. She holds a B.A. in Psychology, is trained in trauma-informed care, and is a certified Mental Health First Aid and NAMI peer support provider. She is currently working toward her certification as a mental health coach to deepen her impact and expand her support services.
Girls and women with ADHD are too often overlooked, misunderstood, and left to navigate life without the resources, support, or diagnosis they need. This presentation advocates for those whose ADHD has gone undetected due to gender bias, masking behaviors, and a lack of awareness in educational and clinical settings.
Educators and school professionals will be able to:
Understand how ADHD presents in girls and women Dispel harmful myths and stigma around ADHD Take actionable steps to support, empower, and advocate for students living with ADHD. Together, we can create more inclusive, informed, and compassionate environments where every student—especially those who have been historically underdiagnosed—can thrive.
Bio: Tatiana Benack is a first-generation American, mental health advocate, and founder of Noteworthy Resources of Albany, Inc. (NWR)—a grassroots nonprofit dedicated to improving access to cognitive, emotional, and social support. Living with ADHD, postpartum depression, and intergenerational trauma, Tatiana uses her lived experience to help others manage stress, build healthy habits, and reach their goals. As a stay-at-home mom running NWR, Tatiana created the Empowered Mothers program and is now offering Mental Health Coaching to moms as a safe, supportive space to connect and care for their mental wellness. She holds a B.A. in Psychology, is trained in trauma-informed care, and is a certified Mental Health First Aid and NAMI peer support provider. She is currently working toward her certification as a mental health coach to deepen her impact and expand her support services.
Girls and women with ADHD are too often overlooked, misunderstood, and left to navigate life without the resources, support, or diagnosis they need. This presentation advocates for those whose ADHD has gone undetected due to gender bias, masking behaviors, and a lack of awareness in educational and clinical settings.
Educators and school professionals will be able to:
Understand how ADHD presents in girls and women Dispel harmful myths and stigma around ADHD Take actionable steps to support, empower, and advocate for students living with ADHD. Together, we can create more inclusive, informed, and compassionate environments where every student—especially those who have been historically underdiagnosed—can thrive.
Bio: Tatiana Benack is a first-generation American, mental health advocate, and founder of Noteworthy Resources of Albany, Inc. (NWR)—a grassroots nonprofit dedicated to improving access to cognitive, emotional, and social support. Living with ADHD, postpartum depression, and intergenerational trauma, Tatiana uses her lived experience to help others manage stress, build healthy habits, and reach their goals. As a stay-at-home mom running NWR, Tatiana created the Empowered Mothers program and is now offering Mental Health Coaching to moms as a safe, supportive space to connect and care for their mental wellness. She holds a B.A. in Psychology, is trained in trauma-informed care, and is a certified Mental Health First Aid and NAMI peer support provider. She is currently working toward her certification as a mental health coach to deepen her impact and expand her support services.
Girls and women with ADHD are too often overlooked, misunderstood, and left to navigate life without the resources, support, or diagnosis they need. This presentation advocates for those whose ADHD has gone undetected due to gender bias, masking behaviors, and a lack of awareness in educational and clinical settings.
Educators and school professionals will be able to:
Understand how ADHD presents in girls and women Dispel harmful myths and stigma around ADHD Take actionable steps to support, empower, and advocate for students living with ADHD. Together, we can create more inclusive, informed, and compassionate environments where every student—especially those who have been historically underdiagnosed—can thrive.
Bio: Tatiana Benack is a first-generation American, mental health advocate, and founder of Noteworthy Resources of Albany, Inc. (NWR)—a grassroots nonprofit dedicated to improving access to cognitive, emotional, and social support. Living with ADHD, postpartum depression, and intergenerational trauma, Tatiana uses her lived experience to help others manage stress, build healthy habits, and reach their goals. As a stay-at-home mom running NWR, Tatiana created the Empowered Mothers program and is now offering Mental Health Coaching to moms as a safe, supportive space to connect and care for their mental wellness. She holds a B.A. in Psychology, is trained in trauma-informed care, and is a certified Mental Health First Aid and NAMI peer support provider. She is currently working toward her certification as a mental health coach to deepen her impact and expand her support services.
Girls and women with ADHD are too often overlooked, misunderstood, and left to navigate life without the resources, support, or diagnosis they need. This presentation advocates for those whose ADHD has gone undetected due to gender bias, masking behaviors, and a lack of awareness in educational and clinical settings.
Educators and school professionals will be able to:
Understand how ADHD presents in girls and women Dispel harmful myths and stigma around ADHD Take actionable steps to support, empower, and advocate for students living with ADHD. Together, we can create more inclusive, informed, and compassionate environments where every student—especially those who have been historically underdiagnosed—can thrive.
Bio: Tatiana Benack is a first-generation American, mental health advocate, and founder of Noteworthy Resources of Albany, Inc. (NWR)—a grassroots nonprofit dedicated to improving access to cognitive, emotional, and social support. Living with ADHD, postpartum depression, and intergenerational trauma, Tatiana uses her lived experience to help others manage stress, build healthy habits, and reach their goals. As a stay-at-home mom running NWR, Tatiana created the Empowered Mothers program and is now offering Mental Health Coaching to moms as a safe, supportive space to connect and care for their mental wellness. She holds a B.A. in Psychology, is trained in trauma-informed care, and is a certified Mental Health First Aid and NAMI peer support provider. She is currently working toward her certification as a mental health coach to deepen her impact and expand her support services.
Girls and women with ADHD are too often overlooked, misunderstood, and left to navigate life without the resources, support, or diagnosis they need. This presentation advocates for those whose ADHD has gone undetected due to gender bias, masking behaviors, and a lack of awareness in educational and clinical settings.
Educators and school professionals will be able to:
Understand how ADHD presents in girls and women Dispel harmful myths and stigma around ADHD Take actionable steps to support, empower, and advocate for students living with ADHD. Together, we can create more inclusive, informed, and compassionate environments where every student—especially those who have been historically underdiagnosed—can thrive.
Bio: Tatiana Benack is a first-generation American, mental health advocate, and founder of Noteworthy Resources of Albany, Inc. (NWR)—a grassroots nonprofit dedicated to improving access to cognitive, emotional, and social support. Living with ADHD, postpartum depression, and intergenerational trauma, Tatiana uses her lived experience to help others manage stress, build healthy habits, and reach their goals. As a stay-at-home mom running NWR, Tatiana created the Empowered Mothers program and is now offering Mental Health Coaching to moms as a safe, supportive space to connect and care for their mental wellness. She holds a B.A. in Psychology, is trained in trauma-informed care, and is a certified Mental Health First Aid and NAMI peer support provider. She is currently working toward her certification as a mental health coach to deepen her impact and expand her support services.
Girls and women with ADHD are too often overlooked, misunderstood, and left to navigate life without the resources, support, or diagnosis they need. This presentation advocates for those whose ADHD has gone undetected due to gender bias, masking behaviors, and a lack of awareness in educational and clinical settings.
Educators and school professionals will be able to:
Understand how ADHD presents in girls and women Dispel harmful myths and stigma around ADHD Take actionable steps to support, empower, and advocate for students living with ADHD. Together, we can create more inclusive, informed, and compassionate environments where every student—especially those who have been historically underdiagnosed—can thrive.
Bio: Tatiana Benack is a first-generation American, mental health advocate, and founder of Noteworthy Resources of Albany, Inc. (NWR)—a grassroots nonprofit dedicated to improving access to cognitive, emotional, and social support. Living with ADHD, postpartum depression, and intergenerational trauma, Tatiana uses her lived experience to help others manage stress, build healthy habits, and reach their goals. As a stay-at-home mom running NWR, Tatiana created the Empowered Mothers program and is now offering Mental Health Coaching to moms as a safe, supportive space to connect and care for their mental wellness. She holds a B.A. in Psychology, is trained in trauma-informed care, and is a certified Mental Health First Aid and NAMI peer support provider. She is currently working toward her certification as a mental health coach to deepen her impact and expand her support services.
Girls and women with ADHD are too often overlooked, misunderstood, and left to navigate life without the resources, support, or diagnosis they need. This presentation advocates for those whose ADHD has gone undetected due to gender bias, masking behaviors, and a lack of awareness in educational and clinical settings.
Educators and school professionals will be able to:
Understand how ADHD presents in girls and women Dispel harmful myths and stigma around ADHD Take actionable steps to support, empower, and advocate for students living with ADHD. Together, we can create more inclusive, informed, and compassionate environments where every student—especially those who have been historically underdiagnosed—can thrive.
Bio: Tatiana Benack is a first-generation American, mental health advocate, and founder of Noteworthy Resources of Albany, Inc. (NWR)—a grassroots nonprofit dedicated to improving access to cognitive, emotional, and social support. Living with ADHD, postpartum depression, and intergenerational trauma, Tatiana uses her lived experience to help others manage stress, build healthy habits, and reach their goals. As a stay-at-home mom running NWR, Tatiana created the Empowered Mothers program and is now offering Mental Health Coaching to moms as a safe, supportive space to connect and care for their mental wellness. She holds a B.A. in Psychology, is trained in trauma-informed care, and is a certified Mental Health First Aid and NAMI peer support provider. She is currently working toward her certification as a mental health coach to deepen her impact and expand her support services.
Girls and women with ADHD are too often overlooked, misunderstood, and left to navigate life without the resources, support, or diagnosis they need. This presentation advocates for those whose ADHD has gone undetected due to gender bias, masking behaviors, and a lack of awareness in educational and clinical settings.
Educators and school professionals will be able to:
Understand how ADHD presents in girls and women Dispel harmful myths and stigma around ADHD Take actionable steps to support, empower, and advocate for students living with ADHD. Together, we can create more inclusive, informed, and compassionate environments where every student—especially those who have been historically underdiagnosed—can thrive.
Bio: Tatiana Benack is a first-generation American, mental health advocate, and founder of Noteworthy Resources of Albany, Inc. (NWR)—a grassroots nonprofit dedicated to improving access to cognitive, emotional, and social support. Living with ADHD, postpartum depression, and intergenerational trauma, Tatiana uses her lived experience to help others manage stress, build healthy habits, and reach their goals. As a stay-at-home mom running NWR, Tatiana created the Empowered Mothers program and is now offering Mental Health Coaching to moms as a safe, supportive space to connect and care for their mental wellness. She holds a B.A. in Psychology, is trained in trauma-informed care, and is a certified Mental Health First Aid and NAMI peer support provider. She is currently working toward her certification as a mental health coach to deepen her impact and expand her support services.
Girls and women with ADHD are too often overlooked, misunderstood, and left to navigate life without the resources, support, or diagnosis they need. This presentation advocates for those whose ADHD has gone undetected due to gender bias, masking behaviors, and a lack of awareness in educational and clinical settings.
Educators and school professionals will be able to:
Understand how ADHD presents in girls and women Dispel harmful myths and stigma around ADHD Take actionable steps to support, empower, and advocate for students living with ADHD. Together, we can create more inclusive, informed, and compassionate environments where every student—especially those who have been historically underdiagnosed—can thrive.
Bio: Tatiana Benack is a first-generation American, mental health advocate, and founder of Noteworthy Resources of Albany, Inc. (NWR)—a grassroots nonprofit dedicated to improving access to cognitive, emotional, and social support. Living with ADHD, postpartum depression, and intergenerational trauma, Tatiana uses her lived experience to help others manage stress, build healthy habits, and reach their goals. As a stay-at-home mom running NWR, Tatiana created the Empowered Mothers program and is now offering Mental Health Coaching to moms as a safe, supportive space to connect and care for their mental wellness. She holds a B.A. in Psychology, is trained in trauma-informed care, and is a certified Mental Health First Aid and NAMI peer support provider. She is currently working toward her certification as a mental health coach to deepen her impact and expand her support services.
Girls and women with ADHD are too often overlooked, misunderstood, and left to navigate life without the resources, support, or diagnosis they need. This presentation advocates for those whose ADHD has gone undetected due to gender bias, masking behaviors, and a lack of awareness in educational and clinical settings.
Educators and school professionals will be able to:
Understand how ADHD presents in girls and women Dispel harmful myths and stigma around ADHD Take actionable steps to support, empower, and advocate for students living with ADHD. Together, we can create more inclusive, informed, and compassionate environments where every student—especially those who have been historically underdiagnosed—can thrive.
Bio: Tatiana Benack is a first-generation American, mental health advocate, and founder of Noteworthy Resources of Albany, Inc. (NWR)—a grassroots nonprofit dedicated to improving access to cognitive, emotional, and social support. Living with ADHD, postpartum depression, and intergenerational trauma, Tatiana uses her lived experience to help others manage stress, build healthy habits, and reach their goals. As a stay-at-home mom running NWR, Tatiana created the Empowered Mothers program and is now offering Mental Health Coaching to moms as a safe, supportive space to connect and care for their mental wellness. She holds a B.A. in Psychology, is trained in trauma-informed care, and is a certified Mental Health First Aid and NAMI peer support provider. She is currently working toward her certification as a mental health coach to deepen her impact and expand her support services.
Girls and women with ADHD are too often overlooked, misunderstood, and left to navigate life without the resources, support, or diagnosis they need. This presentation advocates for those whose ADHD has gone undetected due to gender bias, masking behaviors, and a lack of awareness in educational and clinical settings.
Educators and school professionals will be able to:
Understand how ADHD presents in girls and women Dispel harmful myths and stigma around ADHD Take actionable steps to support, empower, and advocate for students living with ADHD. Together, we can create more inclusive, informed, and compassionate environments where every student—especially those who have been historically underdiagnosed—can thrive.
Bio: Tatiana Benack is a first-generation American, mental health advocate, and founder of Noteworthy Resources of Albany, Inc. (NWR)—a grassroots nonprofit dedicated to improving access to cognitive, emotional, and social support. Living with ADHD, postpartum depression, and intergenerational trauma, Tatiana uses her lived experience to help others manage stress, build healthy habits, and reach their goals. As a stay-at-home mom running NWR, Tatiana created the Empowered Mothers program and is now offering Mental Health Coaching to moms as a safe, supportive space to connect and care for their mental wellness. She holds a B.A. in Psychology, is trained in trauma-informed care, and is a certified Mental Health First Aid and NAMI peer support provider. She is currently working toward her certification as a mental health coach to deepen her impact and expand her support services.
Girls and women with ADHD are too often overlooked, misunderstood, and left to navigate life without the resources, support, or diagnosis they need. This presentation advocates for those whose ADHD has gone undetected due to gender bias, masking behaviors, and a lack of awareness in educational and clinical settings.
Educators and school professionals will be able to:
Understand how ADHD presents in girls and women Dispel harmful myths and stigma around ADHD Take actionable steps to support, empower, and advocate for students living with ADHD. Together, we can create more inclusive, informed, and compassionate environments where every student—especially those who have been historically underdiagnosed—can thrive.
Bio: Tatiana Benack is a first-generation American, mental health advocate, and founder of Noteworthy Resources of Albany, Inc. (NWR)—a grassroots nonprofit dedicated to improving access to cognitive, emotional, and social support. Living with ADHD, postpartum depression, and intergenerational trauma, Tatiana uses her lived experience to help others manage stress, build healthy habits, and reach their goals. As a stay-at-home mom running NWR, Tatiana created the Empowered Mothers program and is now offering Mental Health Coaching to moms as a safe, supportive space to connect and care for their mental wellness. She holds a B.A. in Psychology, is trained in trauma-informed care, and is a certified Mental Health First Aid and NAMI peer support provider. She is currently working toward her certification as a mental health coach to deepen her impact and expand her support services.
The Neurodivergent Housewife
This meet-up (not limited to wifeys) offers hope understanding, and belonging to a group of women who are constantly misdiagnosed, misunderstood, and forgotten.
This group is for women who either have a formal diagnosis of any neurodiversity including ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, or any other neurodiversity or self-diagnosed and or a parent of neurodivergent child.
A space to share our experiences as neurodivergent women and explore wellbeing strategies.
Get Lit Book Club
There are so many dedicated readers out there and we want to unite as one within our community!! We encourage individuals to join us to build a sense of belonging in our community with some social interaction, have the ability to learn new things, & have open discussion.
Books provide access to worlds and people we may never experience first hand, which is what makes them so amazing!
Hosted by Meaghan Hurley!! Meetings are monthly on Monday night at 6-7pm.
Most books we select are available as an ebook on the Hoopla or Libby library apps. You can also order a physical copy or kindle version online or at a bookstore. Audio books are also acceptable.
To be apart of the Get Lit Book Club, to get the author/title of our current book, and to be on our mailing list regarding about the book club email: info.nwralbany@gmail.com
Also, follow us on instagram (@nwr_albany & @upstate.gets.lit) to check out our Get Lit Book Club highlights and updates on the current book we are reading!
Walk for RITA Suicide Prevention
We are tabling at this event with resources and spreading awareness of our programs and services!
Learn more about the event here
Event Times 9:00am - Registration and Pre-Walk Activities Open
11:00am - Opening Remarks and Sand Ceremony Begins (estimated time) - hosted by Matty Jeff of WGNA
11:40am - Walk Begins (estimated time)
Walk Location & Directions Directions to the walk site - click HERE.
PARKING: Please enter at SPAC Main Lot off Route 50.
DO NOT enter through Saratoga Spa State Park entrances - YOU WILL BE CHARGED A PARK ENTRANCE FEE.
GPS Address – Route 50 Lot (Main Parking Lot): 398 Ballston Avenue, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Map to Orenda Pavilion off of Route 50 - enter via SPAC Main Parking Lot
Casual Moms Meet-up
Topic: “Momming”- Survive, Thrive & Maybe Even Enjoying It
Being a mom often means putting everyone else first—but your mental health matters too. Empowered Mothers is here to remind you that you don’t have to do this alone.
Wherever you are in your motherhood journey—new mom, seasoned mom, or somewhere in between—you are welcome here. This is a space for real talk, real connection, and real support with others who truly get it.
Join us for the Casual Moms Meet-up: A Free Maternal Mental Health Gathering, hosted twice a month by Tatiana at rotating locations around the Capital District. We offer both in-person and virtual meet-ups to make support accessible for all moms.
Each meet-up includes:
A warm, judgment-free space to share and connect
Open discussions and peer support
Occasional guest speakers and holistic mental health resources
This program is completely free and open to moms of all ages and stages. Come exactly as you are—you’ll be met with kindness, understanding, and community.
🔗 Already attended a meet-up?
Help us keep this program funded by completing our Attendance Survey. Your information is confidential, HIPAA-compliant, and used solely for internal reporting and support purposes.
💬 Want to stay connected between meet-ups?
Join our Casual Moms Instagram group chat to share content, resources, and stay in touch [click HERE].
Because moms need support too—and you don’t have to do it alone.
If you would like to join our Casual Moms Instagram group chat to share content, resources, and stay connected, click HERE!
Men's Mental Wellness Meet-up
Bi-weekly Mondays | 6–7 PM | Hosted by Matt. This group offers a safe, supportive space for men of all backgrounds to connect, share, and reflect on what it means to embrace a more mindful, authentic masculinity.
Together, we explore how to show up more fully—as friends, sons, fathers, partners, brothers, and members of our communities.
Sessions alternate between open forums and themed discussions, with topics shaped by the interests and needs of the group.
All are welcome—come as you are.
About the host:
My name is Matt Catlin, From a young age I have questioned what the world around me had attempted to teach me as societal norms for many things but very specifically the expectations of men within their roles in family and community. That has brought me to engage those around me often in conversations in regards to men and emotions.
As I learned about groups such as this popping up I was very exited to find something locally to get involved with. I started attending here and there in the beginning just because it felt like life was always getting in the way. The more I came the more I got out of it and next thing I knew, I was attending regularly. As John, the facilitator made some life changes that took him out of the area, he asked if I would step in during his absence. Being that community connection and support are so important to me, I couldn’t have been more flattered and honored to step up to this responsibility.
My background is mostly medical as I spent 9 years as a medic in the New York Army National Guard with one tour in Iraq. After coming home I went to school for nursing, social work, and automotive mechanics.
We welcome all men, of every background, any walk of life. Come join and meet the men in your community already doing the work. Sit and observe or join in the conversation. There’s no wrong way to show up.
Dark Moon Grief Gathering
Dark Moon Grief Gathering is a safe, open, and accessible space to explore grief holistically, in community, without any expectations. Amy, Founder of Dandelion Collaborative, will facilitate discussions, meditations, rituals, or other therapeutic activities, with the intention of encouraging recognition, communication, and processing of grief feelings so we can learn to move through the world despite our burden. Come as you are.
About the Host
Amy (she/they) is an educator, an ally, a speaker, an activist, an herbalist, a performer, and a lifelong learner whose health and herbal education is rooted deeply in cultural and experiential learning. Through a lens of health sovereignty, liberation, cooperative community building, ethnobotany, and environmental sustainability, Amy is building Dandelion Collaborative with the intention of making decolonized folk medicine accessible.
The mission of Dandelion Collaborative is to support simple, sustainable living and healing. With personal coaching, community education, and herbal medicine support, DColl aims to build a just, kind, and healthy community that values social justice and equity, liberating healing systems, and traditional holistic wisdom. For more, visit www.dandelioncollaborative.com.
Casual Moms Meet-up
Topic: Career Pivots, Motherhood & Wanting More
Being a mom often means putting everyone else first—but your mental health matters too. You don’t have to do it all alone. Help is here.
Wherever you are in your motherhood journey—new mom, seasoned mom, or somewhere in between—you are welcome here. This is a space for real talk, real connection, and real support with others who truly get it.
Join us for the Casual Moms Meet-up: A Free Maternal Mental Health Gathering, hosted twice a month by Tatiana at rotating locations around the Capital District. We offer both in-person and virtual meet-ups to make support accessible for all moms.
Each meet-up includes:
A warm, judgment-free space to share and connect
Open discussions and peer support
Occasional guest speakers and holistic mental health resources
This program is completely free and open to moms of all ages and stages. Come exactly as you are—you’ll be met with kindness, understanding, and community.
🔗 Already attended a meet-up?
Help us keep this program funded by completing our Attendance Survey. Your information is confidential, HIPAA-compliant, and used solely for internal reporting and support purposes.
💬 Want to stay connected between meet-ups?
Join our Casual Moms Instagram group chat to share content, resources, and stay in touch [click HERE].
Because moms need support too—and you don’t have to do it alone.
If you would like to join our Casual Moms Instagram group chat to share content, resources, and stay connected, click HERE!
The Neurodivergent Housewife
This meet-up (not limited to wifeys) offers hope understanding, and belonging to a group of women who are constantly misdiagnosed, misunderstood, and forgotten.
This group is for women who either have a formal diagnosis of any neurodiversity including ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, or any other neurodiversity or self-diagnosed and or a parent of neurodivergent child.
A space to share our experiences as neurodivergent women and explore wellbeing strategies.
Get Lit Book Club
There are so many dedicated readers out there and we want to unite as one within our community!! We encourage individuals to join us to build a sense of belonging in our community with some social interaction, have the ability to learn new things, & have open discussion.
Books provide access to worlds and people we may never experience first hand, which is what makes them so amazing!
Hosted by Meaghan Hurley!! Meetings are monthly on Monday night at 6-7pm.
Most books we select are available as an ebook on the Hoopla or Libby library apps. You can also order a physical copy or kindle version online or at a bookstore. Audio books are also acceptable.
To be apart of the Get Lit Book Club, to get the author/title of our current book, and to be on our mailing list regarding about the book club email: info.nwralbany@gmail.com
Also, follow us on instagram (@nwr_albany & @upstate.gets.lit) to check out our Get Lit Book Club highlights and updates on the current book we are reading!