NAMI News

NAMI Board of Directors has opened the 2017-2018 Elections process

Join our national call-in day Tuesday, Jan. 17 to safeguard mental health.

NAMI is pleased to announce its legislative priorities for 2017 as part of our ongoing efforts to ensure that policymakers maintain a focus and continue to address the needs of the mental health community. 

Today NAMI released its federal policy priorities for the 2017 legislative year. As members of the 115^th Congress settle into their new offices on Capitol Hill, NAMI is prepared to welcome them with a clear agenda for improving our nation’s mental health system.

If you want health insurance that starts on January 1, 2017, sign up at HealthCare.gov by Dec. 19.

NAMI applauds and celebrates the U.S. Senate’s passage of HR 34, the 21st Century Cures Act, legislation that sets a foundation for improving mental health care for millions of Americans. With the Senate’s passage, HR 34 now goes to President Obama’s desk for final signature into law.

After more than three years of advocating on behalf of mental health reform, NAMI's hard-fought battle is over. The 21^st Century Cures Act, which includes mental health reform provisions, passed both chambers of Congress.

NAMI applauds and celebrates the U.S. Senate’s passage of HR 34, the 21st Century Cures Act, legislation that sets a foundation for improving mental health care for millions of Americans. With the Senate’s passage, HR 34 now goes to President Obama’s desk for final signature into law.

NAMI applauds a significant victory for the mental health community with the passage by the U.S. House of Representatives of HR 34, the 21^st Century Cures Act. 

For the third year, the Community Innovation Awards program honors four local organizations for innovative approaches to improving mental health.