Berkshire NAMI Celebrates 40 Years

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Local author and former psychiatric nurse Kevin O’Hara reads stories from his 2021 book ‘A Christmas Journey.’
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Executive Director Paul Johansen welcomes the gathering at Zucchini’s.

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — NAMI Berkshire County is celebrating 40 years of breaking down stigmas and supporting mental health.

The local affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness held its annual meeting at Zucchini’s Restaurant on Wednesday. Between fundraising and sponsorships, the organization brought in nearly $91,700 in the last year and invested about $28,000 into its programs.

The 40th anniversary also comes with change, as Paul Johansen was hired as the new executive director and the nonprofit moved to an office space at 141 North St., Suite 301 in downtown Pittsfield…

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