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NAMI Elects New Board Leadership to Advance National Mental Health Priorities

https://www.nami.org/press-releases/nami-elects-new-board-leadership-to-advance-national-mental-health-priorities/

ARLINGTON, Va. The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), the nations leading grassroots mental health organization, today announced its newly elected 20252026 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 […]

NAMI Reacts to Elimination of LGBTQ+ Youth Specialized Services in 988

https://www.nami.org/nami-news/nami-reacts-to-elimination-of-lgbtq-youth-specialized-services-in-988/

During Pride Month, Cuts Undermine Lifesaving LGBTQ+ Mental Health Support Arlington, VA Yesterday, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) announced the elimination of the specialized and lifesaving services for LGBTQ+ youth and young adults within the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline – effective July 17, 2025. NAMI is deeply troubled by […]

Linh Preston

https://www.nami.org/about-nami/who-we-are/meet-the-board/linh-preston/

Benjamin McAfee

https://www.nami.org/about-nami/who-we-are/meet-the-board/benjamin-mcafee/

Rebecca Kiessling

https://www.nami.org/about-nami/who-we-are/meet-the-board/rebecca-kiessling/

Kerry Graves

https://www.nami.org/about-nami/who-we-are/meet-the-board/kerry-graves/

Elise Banks-Lovely

https://www.nami.org/about-nami/who-we-are/meet-the-board/elise-banks-lovely/

Medicaid & Mental Health Stories

https://www.nami.org/advocacy/advocate-for-change/protect-medicaid-protect-mental-health/medicaid-mental-health-stories/

Medicaid is a public health insurance program that covers 72 million people including 1 in 3 people living with a mental health condition. Medicaid pays for vital services that people with mental health conditions rely on such as medications, case management, therapy, peer supports, and crisis care. Unfortunately, access to that lifesaving care is […]

Using Health Insurance for the First Time

https://www.nami.org/kids-teens-and-young-adults/young-adults/using-health-insurance-for-the-first-time/

Using Health Insurance for the First Time Health insurance can seem like a real mystery. There are different types of plans and many ways to receive insurance. Additionally, plans are regulated in different ways, including public insurance plans, which are run by the federal government, and private insurance plans that are mostly regulated by states. […]

NAMI TraumaInSight

https://www.nami.org/kids-teens-and-young-adults/youth-and-young-adult-resources/nami-traumainsight/

NAMI TraumaInSight Online Trauma Awareness Training for Educators and Youth-Serving Professionals NAMI TraumaInSight is a virtual training that covers the principles of trauma awareness. When working with youth and young adults, using trauma-informed practices creates safe and secure environments for them. This course is designed for youth-serving professionals, can be completed in three hours, and […]

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text “NAMI” to 62640, or email. In a crisis, call or text 988 (24/7).