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 line for LGBTQ+ youth and young adults within the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline – effective July 17, 2025. NAMI is deeply troubled […]
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 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 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 […]
Youth and Young Adult Resources More Support for the Childhood,��Adolescent, and Young Adulthood Phases On this page, you will find additional information intended to help provide young people, educators, parents, and caregivers with the resources they need. From a free downloadable coloring and activity book to a teen mental heath education presentation, to a guide […]
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