NAMI Next Gen Community of Practice

When people are passionate about a specific topic, it’s helpful to gather with others to learn how to engage more intentionally and have a deeper impact. Members learn from each other’s experiences, expertise, and perspectives while building relationships, exchanging best practices, and co-creating new strategies and solutions for change.

For our Community of Practice, NAMI Next Gen wants to intentionally bring together young adults to empower youth voices in this youth-led initiative, build solidarity, engage in training and skill development, and increase hope in the often-demanding work of mental health advocacy.

The NAMI Next Gen Community of Practice is kicking off in summer 2024, and it will become a vibrant community of 50 passionate young mental health leaders.

Apply today if you or someone you know are between the ages of 16-25 and are a:

• New advocate interested in engaging in mental health leadership
• Storyteller or content creator raising awareness through your platforms
• Campus organization leader focused on fostering mental health initiatives in your school communities
• Person with mental health lived experience or an ally seeking empowerment and connection
• Youth peer support specialist or youth coordinator sharing your professional expertise
• Person who is passionate about making a difference in the mental health landscape

The NAMI Next Gen Community of Practice will be a place for you to learn and grow your skills as an emerging advocate for youth mental health.