NAMI News

A report released today called "Short-Term Plans Do Not Cover Life-Saving Mental Health and Substance Use Treatment" highlights the barriers to mental health and substance use coverage in current short-term plans.

Join us on Tuesday, June 26 from 2-3:30 p.m. EST for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration's Sponsored Webinar, “Beating the Clock: Reducing the Duration of Untreated Psychosis." 

NAMI released a report highlighting the impossible barriers millions of Americans living with mental health and substance use disorders faced prior to passage of the Affordable Care Act (ACA).  

NAMI released a report highlighting the impossible barriers millions of Americans living with mental health and substance use disorders faced prior to passage of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). 

Join NAMI in New Orleans for the Annual Convention connecting people affected by mental illness with resources, research and support. 

Earlier this year, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services proposed changes that would expand the sale of certain types of health insurance plans, called “short-term limited duration plans.” If finalized, this rule could negatively impact access to health and mental health care for people with mental illness.

Join us on Thursday June 7 from 2-3:30 pm EST for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration Sponsored Webinar, "Enhancing Recovery Through Lived Experience."  

NAMI is pleased to announce the launch of Serving Safely, a national initiative to help police and sheriffs’ departments effectively respond to mental health crises. 

NAMI is proud to release “Navigating a Mental Health Crisis: A NAMI Resource Guide for Those Experiencing a Mental Health Emergency.” NAMI developed this guide to support people experiencing mental health crises and their loved ones.

Following the release of the Fiscal Year 2018 federal appropriations package, NAMI is extremely grateful for the increased investments in mental health services and supports. By including significant funding increases for these programs, Congress has taken a crucial step to support individuals with mental illness and their families.