NAMI News

NAMI Basics OnDemand is now available. The new class is an online version of the in-person NAMI Basics: a free, six-session education program for parents, caregivers and other family who provide care for youth aged 22 or younger who are experiencing mental health symptoms. Read More.

NAMI is thrilled by the introduction of H.R. 4194, the National Suicide Hotline Designation Act. The bill directs the Federal Communications Commission to designate 9-8-8 as the three-digit dialing code for a national suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline. Read More.

NAMI is excited to announce that Monica Villalta, MPH has accepted the newly created position of Director of Inclusion and Diversity Officer. In this role, Villalta will provide strategic leadership for NAMI’s diversity, equity and inclusion work.  Read More.

NAMI is a proud member of Mental Health For US, a nonpartisan, educational coalition elevating mental health and addiction in policy conversations. Today, the coalition released candidate responses to their survey which asked 11 questions addressing mental health, drug overdose, criminal justice reform, equal access to care and more. Read More.

NAMI mourns the passing of Dr. H. Richard Lamb following an illness. Dr. Lamb, an eminent psychiatrist, served on the NAMI Board of Directors from 2005 to 2009. Read More.

NAMI Acting CEO Angela Kimball responds to President Trump's statements about reopening mental “institutions.” Read More.

A SAMHSA sponsored webinar, “Focus on the Family: Using Person and Family Centered Care for Mental Health” will take place Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at 3:00 p.m. EST.  Read More.

Every time we experience a tragedy like this, people with mental illness are drawn into the conversation. The truth is that the vast majority of violence is not perpetrated by people with mental illness. Statements to the contrary only serve to perpetuate stigma and distract from the real issues. Read More.

Groups say these inadequate plans undermine consumer protections for people with pre-existing conditions, may discriminate on age, gender or health status.

A SAMHSA sponsored webinar, “Evolution of Assisted Outpatient Treatment” will take place Monday, Aug 5, 2019 at 12:30 p.m. EST.  Read More.