September 11, 2025
Jane Fonda, Sanaa Lathan, Mark Ruffalo, Marisa Tomei, and More Set to Star in New Play from Tony and Obie Award-Winning Playwright V, Formerly Eve Ensler, Creator of “The Vagina Monologues” The One-Night-Only Performance Will Benefit The National Alliance On Mental Illness (NAMI) Los Angeles, CA — Tony and Obie award-winning playwright V, formerly Eve […]
READ MOREAugust 27, 2025
Minneapolis, MN – NAMI National and NAMI Minnesota, the national and state offices of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, are deeply saddened by the devastating shooting and loss of life at Annunciation Church and School in Minneapolis. With each school shooting, there is a lasting and far-reaching impact on the mental health of the […]
READ MOREJuly 25, 2025
Arlington, VA — Yesterday, the White House released a new Executive Order, “Ending Crime and Disorder on America’s Streets,” which directs federal agencies to make it easier to involuntarily treat people with serious mental illnesses as part of a bid to address homelessness across the United States. While addressing the nationwide homelessness crisis is urgent and […]
READ MOREJuly 16, 2025
Arlington, VA — Marking today’s third anniversary of 988 becoming available nationwide, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) released new resources highlighting the continued need for policymakers across the country to invest in and expand mental health crisis services. While awareness of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline has risen to its highest level […]
READ MOREJuly 8, 2025
Join NAMI in turning silence into strength, stigma into understanding, and hope into action. ARLINGTON, Va. — As the nation marks Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month this July, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) honors the lasting impact of the late author, advocate, and NAMI Urban Los Angeles co-founder. Campbell […]
READ MOREJuly 3, 2025
Arlington, VA — Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, legislation that will drastically cut critical programs like Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and leave millions of Americans without access to critical health care and support. The bill now goes to the president’s desk, and he […]
READ MOREJuly 1, 2025
Arlington, VA — Today, the U.S. Senate narrowly passed the budget reconciliation bill commonly referred to as the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill Act,’ which includes deep cuts to Medicaid funding. If signed into law, this legislation will lead to millions of Americans losing their health insurance and make it significantly harder for people with mental illness […]
READ MOREJune 25, 2025
During Rest Up Week, NAMI closes its offices to prioritize staff well-being—while continuing to provide essential mental health support. ARLINGTON, Va. — The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is once again leading by example—closing its national office from June 30 to July 4 to give all employees a full week of paid time off […]
READ MOREJune 20, 2025
ARLINGTON, Va. – The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), the nation’s leading grassroots mental health organization, today announced its newly elected 2025–2026 board of directors — a group of leaders with deep community ties and lived experience, committed to advancing mental health as a national priority. Their insight and leadership come at a pivotal […]
READ MOREMay 22, 2025
Arlington, VA – Earlier today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a budget bill that will seriously hurt people with mental illness by massively cutting critical programs like Medicaid and SNAP, which provide lifesaving support to millions of Americans. NAMI is deeply alarmed and saddened by the passage of this bill in the House and […]
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