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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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: 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.
🔗 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 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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
Casual Moms Meet-up
Topic: "Calm the Chaos: Nervous System FAQs for Moms"
About Our Guest Speaker & Location:
Dr. Rhiannon: Neurologically Focused Doctor of Chiropractic
Dr. Rhiannon is a distinguished Chiropractic practitioner and the only Neurologically Focused Chiropractor serving the Capital District. Her practice reflects her passion and dedication to promoting optimal health and wellness through nervous system-focused care.
With a special focus on pediatric chiropractic care, Dr. Rhiannon is committed to supporting children and their families. Her gentle yet highly effective techniques are designed to regulate and enhance nervous system function, fostering long-term health and vitality for patients of all ages.
Dr. Rhiannon’s practice thrives on the positive energy and meaningful connections she builds with her patients. Her approachable, charismatic, and energetic personality creates a welcoming environment where trust and genuine relationships flourish.
Driven by a mission to make a lasting impact, Dr. Rhiannon blends expertise, compassion, and a deep understanding of the nervous system to empower her patients to achieve their healthiest lives.
Connect With Us!
Capital District Family Chiropractic, PLLC. Two locations: 19 Colvin Ave Albany NY, 12206 and 12 Mountain Ledge Dr Suite 4 Wilton NY, 12831. (518) 599-0067 www.cdfchiro.com
As a mom, you might put everyone else’s needs first. We prioritize mental health and want to provide a space where moms can feel connected with others who GETS it.
Wherever you are on your motherhood journey, you are welcomed! We weren’t meant to do this alone–moms need help, support, and community. Find community, feel supported, and know that you are NOT alone!
Empowered Mothers Program features the Casual Moms Meet-up: A Free Maternal Mental Health Meet-Up. Hosted twice a month by Tatiana at rotating locations across the Capital District, Empowered Mothers offers in-person and virtual support for moms of all ages and stages. This free program provides a safe, welcoming space to connect with other moms, share experiences, and access mental health resources. Each session includes open discussions, guest speakers, and holistic support. You’re not alone—come as you are, and find the community you deserve.
If you attended one of our Casual Moms Meet-ups, please complete the Attendance Survey by clicking HERE. Your attendance information is for internal use only, HIPAA compliant, and helps Noteworthy Resources' Empowered Mothers program get community funding.
If you would like to join our Casual Moms Instagram group chat to share content, resources, and stay connected click HERE!
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
Lauren Keeley, LCSW is the founder/organizer for a local Mom support group called Mom Tribe that she started when she was pregnant. It's an email list for virtual and in-person meetups where Moms can talk about their successes and challenges and support each other through parenthood. As a social worker, Lauren is always looking for inclusive ways to support other Moms/kiddos/families. Lauren worked as a mental health therapist for several years and is currently a case manager for a major health insurance company. She primarily focused on helping kids and teens manage their emotions and learn coping skills.
Lauren will be talking about how to foster healthy emotional development for littles of all ages. The foundations and skills you can start as early as birth to help your child be aware of and express/manage their emotions effectively.
As a mom, you might put everyone else’s needs first. We prioritize mental health and want to provide a space where moms can feel connected with others who GETS it.
Wherever you are on your motherhood journey, you are welcomed! We weren’t meant to do this alone–moms need help, support, and community. Find community, feel supported, and know that you are NOT alone!
Hosted by our founder and CEO, Tatiana who is a new mom.We want to focus specifically on mother’s mental and emotional health and wellbeing.
Your children (of any age) are welcome to join, as long as you feel comfortable. Feel free to bring any toys, blankets, or snacks if you feel you and your kiddo(s) will be more comfortable. When you register, include your child(ren) in the # of participants along with yourself so we know how many people are actually attending.
This is a free maternal mental health advocacy program for local mothers that are struggling with postpartum depression, lack of community support and accessible resources called Empowered Mothers. This program offers in person and virtual support to help you connect with other moms while navigating your new role. The objective of the Empowered Mothers program is to help all mothers with mental and emotional resources and support to increase mothers’ sense of belonging, self-esteem, safety, and overall confidence in the way they parent their children.
This meet-up will be meeting 2x a month at different locations to better support moms and women throughout the Capital Region. Please email us noteworthyresourcesalbany@gmail.com for any questions, be a guest speaker, be a location/spot our meet-up is scheduled at, or have any suggestions.
If you attended one of our Casual Moms Meet-ups, please complete the Attendance Survey by clicking HERE. Your attendance information is for internal use only, HIPAA compliant, and helps Noteworthy Resources' Empowered Mothers program get community funding.
If you would like to join our Casual Moms Instagram group chat to share content, resources, and stay connected click HERE!
The Neurodivergent Housewife- TIME CHANGE **
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.
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
As a mom, you might put everyone else’s needs first. We prioritize mental health and want to provide a space where moms can feel connected with others who GETS it.
Wherever you are on your motherhood journey, you are welcomed! We weren’t meant to do this alone–moms need help, support, and community. Find community, feel supported, and know that you are NOT alone!
Empowered Mothers Program features the Casual Moms Meet-up: A Free Maternal Mental Health Meet-Up. Hosted twice a month by Tatiana at rotating locations across the Capital District, Empowered Mothers offers in-person and virtual support for moms of all ages and stages. This free program provides a safe, welcoming space to connect with other moms, share experiences, and access mental health resources. Each session includes open discussions, guest speakers, and holistic support. You’re not alone—come as you are, and find the community you deserve.
If you attended one of our Casual Moms Meet-ups, please complete the Attendance Survey by clicking HERE. Your attendance information is for internal use only, HIPAA compliant, and helps Noteworthy Resources' Empowered Mothers program get community funding.
If you would like to join our Casual Moms Instagram group chat to share content, resources, and stay connected click HERE!
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!
Dark Moon Grief Gathering RESCHEDULED DATE
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.
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:Establishing Healthy Boundaries
As a mom, you might put everyone else’s needs first. We prioritize mental health and want to provide a space where moms can feel connected with others who GETS it.
Wherever you are on your motherhood journey, you are welcomed! We weren’t meant to do this alone–moms need help, support, and community. Find community, feel supported, and know that you are NOT alone!
Empowered Mothers Program features the Casual Moms Meet-up: A Free Maternal Mental Health Meet-Up. Hosted twice a month by Tatiana at rotating locations across the Capital District, Empowered Mothers offers in-person and virtual support for moms of all ages and stages. This free program provides a safe, welcoming space to connect with other moms, share experiences, and access mental health resources. Each session includes open discussions, guest speakers, and holistic support. You’re not alone—come as you are, and find the community you deserve.
If you attended one of our Casual Moms Meet-ups, please complete the Attendance Survey by clicking HERE. Your attendance information is for internal use only, HIPAA compliant, and helps Noteworthy Resources' Empowered Mothers program get community funding.
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.
Men's Mental Wellness Meet-up
This group is meant to create a safe space for men of all ages to share, connect, and step into a more mindful masculinity to better their mental wellness. We will explore masculinity in its totality, the good and the less good, and how we show up in the world.
Masculinity is evolving and it can be challenging to find your place within that changing dynamic. This group will give participants a place to explore that, in the hopes that they are able to be better friends, sons, fathers, partners, brothers, and community members.
The meeting agenda’s will be subject to change, but initially will alternate between weeks of an open forum for sharing and weeks of a chosen theme/topic.
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.
Men's Mental Wellness Meet-up
This group is meant to create a safe space for men of all ages to share, connect, and step into a more mindful masculinity to better their mental wellness. We will explore masculinity in its totality, the good and the less good, and how we show up in the world.
Masculinity is evolving and it can be challenging to find your place within that changing dynamic. This group will give participants a place to explore that, in the hopes that they are able to be better friends, sons, fathers, partners, brothers, and community members.
The meeting agenda’s will be subject to change, but initially will alternate between weeks of an open forum for sharing and weeks of a chosen theme/topic.
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: "Trust Your Gut: Q&A on when “They’ll Grow Out of It’ Doesn’t Feel Right"
About Our Guest Speaker & Location:
Dr. Rhiannon: Neurologically Focused Doctor of Chiropractic
Dr. Rhiannon is a distinguished Chiropractic practitioner and the only Neurologically Focused Chiropractor serving the Capital District. Her practice reflects her passion and dedication to promoting optimal health and wellness through nervous system-focused care.
With a special focus on pediatric chiropractic care, Dr. Rhiannon is committed to supporting children and their families. Her gentle yet highly effective techniques are designed to regulate and enhance nervous system function, fostering long-term health and vitality for patients of all ages.
Dr. Rhiannon’s practice thrives on the positive energy and meaningful connections she builds with her patients. Her approachable, charismatic, and energetic personality creates a welcoming environment where trust and genuine relationships flourish.
Driven by a mission to make a lasting impact, Dr. Rhiannon blends expertise, compassion, and a deep understanding of the nervous system to empower her patients to achieve their healthiest lives.
Connect With Us!
Capital District Family Chiropractic, PLLC. Two locations: 19 Colvin Ave Albany NY, 12206 and 12 Mountain Ledge Dr Suite 4 Wilton NY, 12831. (518) 599-0067 www.cdfchiro.com
As a mom, you might put everyone else’s needs first. We prioritize mental health and want to provide a space where moms can feel connected with others who GETS it.
Wherever you are on your motherhood journey, you are welcomed! We weren’t meant to do this alone–moms need help, support, and community. Find community, feel supported, and know that you are NOT alone!
Hosted by our founder and CEO, Tatiana who is a new mom.We want to focus specifically on mother’s mental and emotional health and wellbeing.
Your children (of any age) are welcome to join, as long as you feel comfortable. Feel free to bring any toys, blankets, or snacks if you feel you and your kiddo(s) will be more comfortable. When you register, include your child(ren) in the # of participants along with yourself so we know how many people are actually attending.
This is a free maternal mental health advocacy program for local mothers that are struggling with postpartum depression, lack of community support and accessible resources called Empowered Mothers. This program offers in person and virtual support to help you connect with other moms while navigating your new role. The objective of the Empowered Mothers program is to help all mothers with mental and emotional resources and support to increase mothers’ sense of belonging, self-esteem, safety, and overall confidence in the way they parent their children.
This meet-up will be meeting 2x a month at different locations to better support moms and women throughout the Capital Region. Please email us noteworthyresourcesalbany@gmail.com for any questions, be a guest speaker, be a location/spot our meet-up is scheduled at, or have any suggestions.
If you attended one of our Casual Moms Meet-ups, please complete the Attendance Survey by clicking HERE. Your attendance information is for internal use only, HIPAA compliant, and helps Noteworthy Resources' Empowered Mothers program get community funding.
If you would like to join our Casual Moms Instagram group chat to share content, resources, and stay connected click HERE!
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.