Feb 16, 2018
NAMI is deeply saddened by the tragic school shooting that occurred yesterday in Parkland, Florida. Here are steps we can take now to educate and intervene early to break down barriers of understanding, and put an end to the stigma that often prevents people from getting the help they so desperately need.
Read More.Feb 14, 2018
NAMI opposes the H.R. 620, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Education and Reform Act of 2017 scheduled for vote Thursday Feb. 15. This bill would weaken the ADA, a law that ensures people with disabilities, including mental illness, have equal access to all areas of public life.
Read More.Jan 31, 2018
Each year, as part of our convention, we give out a handful of awards to celebrate the accomplishments of our community. But we need your help identifying the standout individuals and organizations who dedicate their time to our cause!
Read More.Jan 19, 2018
Recently, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issued a letter supporting work requirements for non-disabled Medicaid enrollees. Rather than spending limited public resources on enforcing mandatory work requirements, NAMI urges states to invest in supported employment programs.
Read More.Jan 3, 2018
NAMI has received a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator. This rating shows that NAMI adheres to best practices and fulfills our mission in a financially efficient way.
Read More.Dec 20, 2017
According to a newly released report by the Technical Assistance Collaborative Inc. in partnership with the CCD Housing Task Force, “Priced Out: The Housing Crisis for People with Disabilities”, America’s current housing crisis has a large impact on people with disabilities, including people with serious mental illness.
Read More.Dec 14, 2017
The Federal Intergovernmental Serious Mental Illness Coordinating Committee (ISMICC) released an interim report to Congress today. The report contains many recommendations for improving the national response to adults with serious mental illness (SMI) and children with serious emotional disturbance (SED).
Read More.Dec 13, 2017
Today is the one-year anniversary of when the 21st Century Cures Act was signed into law. It’s the perfect time to celebrate the power of NAMI’s collective advocacy. Real change happens for our cause when we work together at the local, state and national level.
Read More.Dec 8, 2017
For almost 30 years, crisis intervention team programs have brought together police, mental health advocates and mental health professionals to change community responses to crisis situations. Learn from Major Sam Cochran about the key role these partnerships play in creating sustainable change over the long term.
Read More.Dec 5, 2017
In any given year, about 14 million adults in the U.S. will experience Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). That’s why we’re honored to partner with Google again to bring another screening questionnaire—often a crucial step toward getting proper diagnosis and treatment—into your hands.
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text “NAMI” to 62640, or email. In a crisis, call or text 988 (24/7).