Advisor NAMI Next Gen
Brian B. Thomas (he/him/his) is a South Asian American who resides in a suburb located just outside of Philadelphia, Pa. As a music producer, he is passionate about using his creativity to advocate for mental health via peer support. He is the founder and creative arts director of a mental health nonprofit called HeartBeat Mission Inc. and he remains active as a support group facilitator for NAMI Bucks County in Warrington, Pa. His
goal is simple in working with NAMI Next Gen: To make individuals feel less alone in their mental health challenges and accomplish it through creative expression.
NAMI HelpLine is available M-F, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. ET. Call 800-950-6264,
text “helpline” to 62640, or chat online. In a crisis, call or text 988 (24/7).
