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NAMI News

NAMI Applauds HHS for Removing Barriers to Treatment for People with Serious Mental Illness

Nov 6 2019

Today, the federal government announced the approval of the first-of-its-kind Medicaid demonstration project that aims to broaden treatment services available to Medicaid beneficiaries with serious mental illness and serious emotional disturbance in the District of Columbia.
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A Tribute to Betsy Greer’s Life of Advocacy

Nov 6 2019

NAMI lost a fierce and inspiring advocate for mental health, Betsy Greer of Arlington, VA, on Sunday Nov. 3. Betsy was a pioneer of the NAMI movement who fought tirelessly, over the course of decades, for better care. Read More.

“Crazy Ex-Girlfriend” Auction Proceeds To Benefit The National Alliance On Mental Illness

Nov 4 2019

Rachel Bloom, creator and star of the hit television show “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend,” is auctioning her hand-selected inventory from the show to raise money for NAMI. Read More.

How to Buy Health Insurance Safely

Nov 1 2019

Did you know it’s time to sign up for health coverage for 2020? If you need health insurance, you can enroll at HealthCare.Gov. Read More.

Register for SMI Adviser’s webinar on Bipolar Disorder

Oct 30 2019

Register today for SMIAdviser’s free webinar: "Modeling Mood and Emotional Patterns from Speech in Bipolar Disorder" on Thursday, Nov. 7 from 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. EST Read More.

NAMI CEO Statement on Introduction of “9-8-8” Crisis Response Legislation

Oct 25 2019

This week, Senators Cory Gardner (R-CO), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Jerry Moran (R-KS) and Jack Reed (D-RI) introduced S. 2661, a bipartisan companion bill to the House’s bipartisan H.R. 4194 introduced by Rep. Chris Stewart (R-UT) and Rep. Seth Moulton (D-MA), establishing “9-8-8” as a nationwide suicide prevention and mental health crisis response system.
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NAMI Receives Third Consecutive Four-Star Rating from Charity Navigator

Oct 8 2019

This four-star rating shows that NAMI exceeds industry standards, adheres to best practices and fulfills our mission in a financially responsible and efficient way. Read More.

NAMI Raises Awareness by Dispelling Harmful Myths About Mental Illness

Oct 7 2019

In honor of Mental Illness Awareness Week on October 6-12, 2019, the National Alliance on Mental Illness and its affiliates across the country are raising awareness and dispelling some of the common myths about mental illness. Read More.

Tune in For a Talk on Genetics from the Broad Institute

Oct 2 2019

Register today for the Broad Institute's free talk: "What Genetics and Biology Are Teaching Us About Mental Illness" on Monday, Oct. 7 from 6:00–7:00 p.m. EST Read More.

NAMI Releases First Free Online Class for Parents of Children with Mental Illness

Oct 1 2019

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.