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NAMI Statement on the Confirmation of Xavier Becerra as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)

March 18, 2021

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) today released a statement from CEO Daniel H. Gillison Jr. commending the U.S. Senate Confirmation of Xavier Becerra as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

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NAMI Statement on Violence Against Asian American Community

March 18, 2021

NAMI released the following statement from NAMI CEO Daniel H. Gillison Jr., regarding the recent violence against members of the Asian American community.

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Latest COVID-19 Relief Package Makes an Investment in Needed Mental Health Services

March 10, 2021

NAMI is grateful for the leadership of the President and leaders in Congress for making critical investments to improve the lives of people living with mental illness.

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NAMI Statement on House Passage of COVID-19 Relief Bill

March 1, 2021

We continue to face an uphill battle with an underfunded, fractured mental health system. That’s why we are grateful Congress is recognizing the need for mental health services and their vital importance to our nation’s recovery.

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NAMI HelpLine Extends Service Hours to Increase Access to Mental Health Resources

February 16, 2021

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is extending the hours of the NAMI HelpLine to Monday – Friday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., ET. Now more than ever, we need to come together to raise awareness and let people know they are not alone.

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NAMI Statement on Law Enforcement Pepper-Spraying a 9-yr-old Girl During a Crisis Call

February 1, 2021

NAMI believes that responses to situations like this family’s crisis should be met by well-trained mobile crisis teams that provide the de-escalation, help and support people need.

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NAMI Applauds President Biden’s Efforts to Strengthen Access to Quality, Affordable Health Care

January 28, 2021

NAMI applauds President Biden’s Executive Order today that will reverse harmful policies that have undermined efforts to promote health care access for millions of people living with mental illness. Specifically, today’s Executive Order will open a Special Enrollment Period for Americans to sign up for health coverage and roll back attacks on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and Medicaid.

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On Inauguration Day, NAMI Calls for Addressing Mental Health: the Silent Epidemic within the Pandemic

January 20, 2021

As the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) congratulates President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris on their inauguration today. NAMI looks forward to working with the new administration to build better lives for the millions of people in our country who are affected by mental illness.

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NAMI Statement on the Killing of Patrick Warren Sr.

January 15, 2021

The lack of access to mental health care is clearly contributing to people experiencing crises — many of which are inherently avoidable if people get the right care at the right time.

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NAMI’s Statement on Violent Attack on the Nation’s Capitol

January 6, 2021

NAMI released the following statement today from CEO Daniel H. Gillison Jr., regarding the violent takeover of the U.S. Capitol building. 

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