Do you have a caring heart? Do you have a passion for helping others and making a meaningful difference? Volunteers on the NAMI HelpLine become a vital part of a person���s mental health journey. The NAMI HelpLine is powered by people who know what it���s like to need help with mental health challenges ��� whether […]
The relationship someone has with their faith community can have a big impact on their mental health journey. In this episode, NAMI CEO Daniel H. Gillison, Jr. and Christian Bentley discuss how Christian���s Catholic faith and community have helped him navigate the bipolar 1 disorder diagnosis he received. Their conversation explores how self-acceptance and how […]
NAMI regulatory comment encouraging CMS to implement a star rating system that prioritizes patient experience as part of the Inpatient Psychiatric Facilities Quality Reporting Program.
Letter to leadership of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, reiterating strong support for SAMHSA and SAMHSA programs, given the recently released HHS budget for FY 26 which proposes organizational changes and program eliminations.
Letter to leadership of the Senate HELP Committee, reiterating strong support for SAMHSA and SAMHSA programs, given the recently released HHS budget for FY 26 which proposes organizational changes and program eliminations.
Letter to the Senate Finance and Budget Committees urging them to reject the House-passed changes to Medicaid within the budget reconciliation bill.
Please join us for our 3rd annual NAMI Pathways to Hope Conference taking place Aug. 23-24, 2024. This conference unites people from across communities to combat the stigma of mental illness. Join us for in-depth discussions, sharing of insights, and the building of meaningful partnerships. Sixteen NAMI State Organizations and Affiliates will present nationally produced […]
Regulatory comment to the U.S. Department of Justice in support of the FBI’s National Use-of-Force Data Collection, and encouraging the continuation of this data collection.
Download Flyer Small steps can lead to significant change, changes that we all can lead together. Let���s build a culture where men feel safe speaking up and reaching out. As a community, we can break the stigma, support one another, and ensure no one struggles in silence. *Data reflects individuals assigned male sex at birth […]
Becoming a parent brings many changes to anyone���s life. To add to the changes, balancing new or forthcoming parenthood with mental health conditions might feel difficult. In this episode, guest host Barb Solish, NAMI���s National Director of Innovation, is joined by Kate Kennedy-Lynch, NAMI Director of External Relations, and Alessandra Torresani, actress, podcast host, and […]
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