Unknown0.0
Skip to content
Search
Close
Menu
Sign In
About Mental Illness
Ways of Giving
Explore the different options for supporting NAMI's mission.
Learn More
Main Menu
About Mental Illness
Warning Signs and Symptoms
About Mental Illness
Warning Signs and Symptoms
Mental Health Conditions
About Mental Illness
Mental Health Conditions
Common with Mental Illness
About Mental Illness
Common with Mental Illness
Treatments
About Mental Illness
Treatments
Mental Health By the Numbers
About Mental Illness
Mental Health By the Numbers
Research
About Mental Illness
Research
Your Journey
Ways of Giving
Explore the different options for supporting NAMI's mission.
Learn More
Main Menu
Your Journey
Individuals with Mental Illness
Your Journey
Individuals with Mental Illness
Family Members and Caregivers
Your Journey
Family Members and Caregivers
Kids, Teens and Young Adults
Your Journey
Kids, Teens and Young Adults
Veterans & Active Duty
Your Journey
Veterans & Active Duty
Identity and Cultural Dimensions
Your Journey
Identity and Cultural Dimensions
Frontline Professionals
Your Journey
Frontline Professionals
Support & Education
Ways of Giving
Explore the different options for supporting NAMI's mission.
Learn More
Main Menu
Support & Education
Mental Health Education
Support & Education
Mental Health Education
Support Groups
Support & Education
Support Groups
NAMI HelpLine
Support & Education
NAMI HelpLine
Publications & Reports
Support & Education
Publications & Reports
Podcasts and Webinars
Support & Education
Podcasts and Webinars
Video Resource Library
Support & Education
Video Resource Library
Justice Library
Support & Education
Justice Library
Online Discussion Groups
Support & Education
Online Discussion Groups
Find Your Local NAMI
Support & Education
Find Your Local NAMI
Get Involved
Seeking Volunteers
Find out how you can be a NAMI HelpLine specialist.
Learn More
Main Menu
Get Involved
Find a NAMIWalk
Get Involved
Find a NAMIWalk
Attend the NAMI National Convention
Get Involved
Attend the NAMI National Convention
Become a Fundraiser
Get Involved
Become a Fundraiser
Create a Memorial Fundraiser
Get Involved
Create a Memorial Fundraiser
Pledge to Be StigmaFree
Get Involved
Pledge to Be StigmaFree
Awareness Events
Get Involved
Awareness Events
Share Your Story
Get Involved
Share Your Story
Partner with Us
Get Involved
Partner with Us
Advocacy
Ways of Giving
Explore the different options for supporting NAMI's mission.
Learn More
Main Menu
Advocacy
Advocate for Change
Advocacy
Advocate for Change
Policy Priorities
Advocacy
Policy Priorities
NAMI Advocacy Actions
Advocacy
NAMI Advocacy Actions
Policy Platform
Advocacy
Policy Platform
Crisis Intervention
Advocacy
Crisis Intervention
State Fact Sheets
Advocacy
State Fact Sheets
Public Policy Reports
Advocacy
Public Policy Reports
About NAMI
Ways of Giving
Explore the different options for supporting our mission.
Learn More
Main Menu
About NAMI
Who We Are
About NAMI
Who We Are
What We Do
About NAMI
What We Do
Donate
About NAMI
Donate
Join
About NAMI
Join
Our Commitment to DEI
About NAMI
Our Commitment to DEI
Our Finances
About NAMI
Our Finances
Press & Media
About NAMI
Press & Media
NAMI Store
About NAMI
NAMI Store
Work at NAMI
About NAMI
Work at NAMI
Form a NAMI Affiliate
About NAMI
Form a NAMI Affiliate
Join
Sign In
Renew
Accessibility
En Español
Get Help
News
Blog
DONATE NOW
Search
Home
|
SiteMap
SiteMap
Find Your Local NAMI
BY STATE
Toggle Dropdown
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
District of Columbia
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Puerto Rico
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virgin Islands
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Go
Call the NAMI Helpline at
800-950-6264
Or text "HelpLine" to 62640
Donate Now
Site Map
Home
Logout
About Mental Illness
Warning Signs and Symptoms
Mental Health Conditions
Common with Mental Illness
Anosognosia
I Am Not Sick I Don’t Need Help!
Risk of Suicide
Self-harm
Sleep Disorders
Smoking
Infographics & Resources
Substance Use Disorders
Treatments
Types of Mental Health Professionals
Psychotherapy
Getting Treatment During a Crisis
Treatment Settings
Mental Health Medications
Cannabidiol (CBD) Products
Considerations for Special Groups
Cost of Medications
Generic Medications
Glitchy Genes and Psychiatry: The Impact of DNA On Medication Therapy
Long-Acting Injectables (LAIs)
Maternal Mental Health
Medication Plan Adherence
Medication-Induced Sexual Dysfunction
Medication FAQ
Metabolic Side Effects of Psychiatric Medications
Off-Label Usage of Medications
Pharmacogenomic Testing
Risks of Benzodiazepines
Selecting Medications
Stopping Medications
Suicide Warnings on Medications
Tardive Dyskinesia
Treatment-Resistant Depression
Types of Medication
Acamprosate
Alprazolam (Xanax)
Amphetamine (Adderall)
Aripiprazole (Abilify)
Asenapine (Saphris)
Atomoxetine (Strattera)
Brexanolone (Zulresso)
Brexpiprazole (Rexulti)
Buprenorphine (Sublocade)
Buprenorphine/Naloxone (Suboxone)
Bupropion (Wellbutrin)
Buspirone
Carbamazepine (Tegretol)
Cariprazine (Vraylar)
Citalopram (Celexa)
Clonazepam (Klonopin)
Clonidine (Kapvay and Catapres)
Clozapine (Clozaril and Versacloz)
Desvenlafaxine (Pristiq)
Deutetrabenazine (Austedo)
Dexmedetomidine (IGALMI)
Dextromethorphan and Bupropion (Auvelity)
Diazepam (Valium)
Disulfiram
Duloxetine (Cymbalta)
Escitalopram (Lexapro)
Esketamine (Spravato)
Fluoxetine (Prozac)
Fluphenazine
Fluvoxamine (Luvox)
Guanfacine (Intuniv)
Haloperidol (Haldol)
Hydroxyzine (Vistaril)
Iloperidone (Fanapt)
Lamotrigine (Lamictal)
Levomilnacipran (Fetzima)
Lithium
Lofexidine (Lucemyra)
Lorazepam (Ativan)
Loxapine (Adasuve)
Lumateperone (Caplyta)
Lurasidone (Latuda)
Methadone
Methylphenidate or Dexmethylphenidate (Concerta, Ritalin and others)
Mirtazapine (Remeron)
Naloxone (Narcan)
Naltrexone (Vivitrol)
Olanzapine (Zyprexa)
Olanzapine/Samidorphan (Lybalvi)
Oxcarbazepine
Paliperidone (Invega)
Paroxetine (Paxil)
Phenelzine (Nardil)
Pimavanserin (Nuplazid)
Quetiapine (Seroquel)
Risperidone (Risperdal)
Sertraline (Zoloft)
Topiramate (Topamax)
Tranylcypromine (Parnate)
Valbenazine (Ingrezza)
Valproate (Depakote)
Venlafaxine (Effexor)
Vilazodone (Viibryd)
Viloxazine (Qelbree)
Vortioxetine (Trintellix)
Ziprasidone (Geodon)
What to Avoid with Psychiatric Medications
What to Expect From Your Medications
Psychosocial Treatments
Complementary Health Approaches
ECT, TMS and Other Brain Stimulation Therapies
Mental Health By the Numbers
Infographics & Fact Sheets
Research
Research News
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
Research at NAMI National
Research on NAMI Programs
Participating in Research
Past Work and Publications
Your Journey
Individuals with Mental Illness
Understanding Health Insurance
Common Terms Related to Health Insurance
Are My Insurance Rights Being Violated?
How to File an Insurance Complaint
Types of Health Insurance
What to Do If You're Denied Care By Your Insurance
What is Mental Health Parity?
Finding a Mental Health Professional
Finding Mental Health Care that Fits Your Cultural Background
Learning to Work with Your Health Care Provider
Understanding Your Diagnosis
What to Do In a Crisis
Romantic Relationships
Faith & Spirituality
Disclosing to Others
Finding Stable Housing
Succeeding at Work
Getting Help Paying for Medications
Reentry After a Period of Incarceration
Disability Income and Benefits
Family Members and Caregivers
Learning to Help Your Child and Your Family
Supporting Recovery
Maintaining a Healthy Relationship
Taking Care of Yourself
Being Prepared for a Crisis
Finding a Missing Loved One
Calling 911 and Talking with Police
Handling the Arrest of a Family Member
Kids, Teens and Young Adults
Kids
What to Look For and When to Act
Finding Mental Health Care for Your Child
Getting Your Child Mental Health Support and Accommodations in School
What to Do If Your Child Is in Crisis
How to Talk to Your Child About Their Mental Health
Residential Treatment
Teens
Finding Help
How to Talk to My Friends
How to Talk to My Parents or Guardian
Social Media and Mental Health
Your Mental Health and School
Young Adults
Do I Have a Mental Health Condition?
How to Seek Help
Understanding Health Insurance
Mental Health in College
How to Disclose Your Mental Health Condition
What You Need to Know About Youth Suicide
Youth and Young Adult Resources
Veterans & Active Duty
Identity and Cultural Dimensions
Asian American and Pacific Islander
Expectations and Family Pressure
Black/African American
Lift Every Voice: A Call to Action to Promote the Mental Health of the Black Family
Gordon Bell
Dr. Janice Beal
Daniel H. Gillison, Jr.
Sherman Gillums, Jr.
Ellis Gordon, Jr.
Dr. Napoleon Higgins
JB Moore
Marc Morial
Dr. Annelle Primm
Harold Turner
Bonnie Watson Coleman
The Effects of Racial Trauma on Mental Health: Deaths Captured on TV and Media
Hispanic/Latinx
Hispanic/Latinx Immigrants and First-Generation Americans
La salud mental en la comunidad latina
Indigenous
Suicide Prevention in Indigenous Communities
LGBTQ+
Trauma and Internalized Shame
NAMI Pride
People with Disabilities
Double Discrimination
Frontline Professionals
Health Care Professionals
Peer Support Resources
Confidential and Professional Support
Building Resilience
Wellness Resources and Strategies
Family Support
Other Resources
Public Safety Professionals
Peer Support Resources
Confidential And Professional Support
Building Resilience
Wellness Resources and Strategies
Family Support
Other Resources
Suicide Prevention
Support & Education
Mental Health Education
NAMI Basics
NAMI Ending the Silence
NAMI Family-to-Family
NAMI Family & Friends
Sign up for a NAMI Family & Friends Seminar
FAQ
Evaluation Questions
Other Questions
Online Portal Questions
Seminar Questions
NAMI Hearts+Minds
NAMI Homefront
NAMI Homefront Crisis Resources
NAMI Homefront Resource Directory
NAMI In Our Own Voice
NAMI Peer-to-Peer
NAMI Provider
Competent Caring: When Mental Illness Becomes a Traumatic Event (DVD)
NAMI Sharing Hope: Mental Wellness in the Black/African Ancestry Communities
Community Health Equity Alliance
NAMI Compartiendo Esperanza: Mental Wellness in Hispanic/Latin American Community
NAMI Smarts for Advocacy
NAMI FaithNet
NAMI Sharing Your Story with Law Enforcement
Support Groups
NAMI Connection
NAMI Family Support Group
NAMI HelpLine
COVID-19 Information and Resources
Covid 19 Guide
Helpline Knowledge and Resource Center
NAMI Resource Directory
NAMI Warmline Directory
NAMI HelpLine Terms of Service
Publications & Reports
NAMI Advocate
NAMI Submission Guidelines
NAMI Advocate - Previous Issues
You Are Not Alone
Public Policy Reports
NAMI State Legislation Report: Trends in State Mental Health Policy (2020-2021)
NAMI State Legislation Report: Trends in State Mental Health Policy (2019)
What the Affordable Care Act Has Meant for People with Mental Health Conditions & What Could Be Lost
Divert to What? Community Services that Enhance Diversion
Mental Health Parity at Risk
The Doctor is Out
Out-of-Network, Out-of-Pocket, Out-of-Options
Engagement: A New Standard for Mental Health Care
Preparing for the Unimaginable
A Long Road Ahead
State Mental Health Legislation 2015
Survey Reports
Poll of Teen Mental Health from Teens Themselves (2022)
Poll of Parents Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic (2021)
2021 Mood Disorder Survey
Digital Technology Use Among Individuals with Schizophrenia (2016)
Guides
Navigating a Mental Health Crisis
Cómo lidiar con una crisis de salud mental
Circle of Care Guidebook
Círculo de atención
Mental Health College Guide
Podcasts and Webinars
Video Resource Library
Justice Library
Advocacy and Public Policy
Community Based Services
Criminal Justice System
Crisis
Health
Diversion
Special Populations
Trauma
Youth and Young Adults
Online Discussion Groups
Find Your Local NAMI
Get Involved
Find a NAMIWalk
Attend the NAMI National Convention
NAMICon FAQ
Convention Sponsors
Past Conventions
2021 Virtual NAMICon
2021 Virtual NAMICon Sessions
2020 Virtual NAMICon
2020 Virtual NAMICon Sessions
2019 Convention in Seattle
Convention Video
Presentation Slides
Presentation Spotlight
2018 Convention in New Orleans
Convention Authors
Convention Speakers
Presentation Slides and Audio
Convention Video
NAMI Talks
2017 Convention in Washington, D.C.
Hill Day 2017
Presentation Slides and Resources
2016 Convention in Denver
Presentation Slides and Resources
2015 Convention in San Francisco
Become a Fundraiser
Find a Fundraiser
Create a Memorial Fundraiser
Pledge to Be StigmaFree
StigmaFree Company
StigmaFree Company Sign-Up
Resources
StigmaFree Company Video: Improving Workplace Well-being
Partners
StigmaFree Me
StigmaFree Pledge
StigmaFree Quiz Results
Awareness Events
Mental Illness Awareness Week
Download Graphics and Print Files
Resource Toolkit
Awareness Outreach to Faith Communities
Resources
Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month
About Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month
Strength Over Silence
Mental Health Awareness Month
Mental Health Month Social Media
Suicide Prevention Awareness Month (SPAM)
Awareness Resources
Sentimoji
Partners and Events
Share Your Story
Present Your Story
NAMI Sharing Your Story with Law Enforcement
NAMI Submission Guidelines
Partner with Us
NAMI on Campus
NAMI FaithNet
Pathways to Hope
Affiliate-Clackamas-County
Affiliate-Delaware
Affiliate-Dubuque
Affiliate-Greater-Houston
Affiliate-Kansas
Affiliate-Kent-County
Affiliate-Metro-Baltimore
Affiliate-Miami-Dade-County
Affiliate-Mississippi
Affiliate-Nevada
Affiliate-North-Texas
Affiliate-Palm-Beach-County
Affiliate-Pinellas-County
Affiliate-San-Antonio
Affiliate-Washington
Affiliate-Yakima
NAMI National
Pathways to Hope: Our Speakers
NAMI FaithNet Advisory Group
Blogs and Articles
How to Be Inclusive and Welcoming
Tips For How to Help a Person with Mental Illness
Sample Services and Sermons
A Sample Participatory Interfaith Service
Mental Health Awareness: It Is Important
Rosh Hashanah Sermon
Yom Kippur Sermon
Inspirational and Healing Prayers
A Prayer for Patience and Perseverance
31 days, 31 ways, 2 pray 4 families
An Advocate's Prayer
Mental Illness Awareness Interfaith Candlelight Vigil
Dia Nacional de Oración Para la Comprensión y Recuperación del Enfermo Mental
For Mental Illness Recovery and Understanding
National Day of Prayer for Mental Illness Recovery and Understanding
Quotes, Verses and Passages
Faith and Spirituality Discussion Group
Faith Support Groups
Resources
Advocacy
Advocate for Change
Take Action
NAMI's Federal Advocacy
Tell Your Story
Policy Priorities
Improving Health
Affordable Care Act Coverage Expansions & Consumer Protections
Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics
Medicaid Block Grants
Medicaid Coverage for Maternal Mental Health
Medicaid Coverage for People Who are Incarcerated
Medicaid Expansion
Medicaid: Work Requirements
Medicaid: IMD Exclusion
Medical Professionals: Licensure Application Questions on Mental Health
Medicare: 190 Day Limit
Medicare: Medication Access
Medications: Marijuana/Cannabis Research
Medications: Step Therapy
Medications: Therapeutic Substitution
Mental Health Days: School Absence Policies
Mental Health in Schools
Mental Health Parity
Mental Health Screening
Mental Health Treatment While Incarcerated
Physical & Mental Health Integration
Protecting Veterans' Access to Mental Health Care
Short-Term Limited Duration (STLD) Health Plans
Surprise Medical Bills
Telehealth
Workforce: Peer Support Workers
Responding to Crises
Crisis Response
Extreme Risk Protection Orders
National Hotline for Mental Health Crises and Suicide Prevention
Psychiatric Advance Directives
Supporting Community Inclusion and Non-Discrimination
Community-Based Competency Restoration
Mental Health Inequities: LGBTQI Bigotry and Discrimination
Mental Health Inequities: Racism and Racial Discrimination
Problem-Solving Courts/Specialty Courts
Re-entry Post Incarceration
Social Determinants of Health: Employment
Social Determinants of Health: Food Security
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Social Determinants of Health: Housing
Stopping Harmful Practices
Conversion Therapy
Criminalization of People with Mental Illness
Death Penalty
Gun Violence Research
Gun Violence: Safe Storage
Limits on Gender-Affirming Care
Police Use of Force
Restraints and Seclusion: Schools
Solitary Confinement
NAMI Advocacy Actions
Policy Platform
Crisis Intervention
988: Reimagining Crisis Response
Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Programs
Webinars
Help Not Handcuffs: Restorative Justice
988 and What It Means for Families of People with Serious Mental Illness
Help Not Handcuffs: Mental Health Emergencies and Police Response
Help Not Handcuffs: Wisdom of Trauma
Help Not Handcuffs Webinar — Ernie and Joe: Crisis Cops
State Fact Sheets
Public Policy Reports
About NAMI
Who We Are
Meet the Board
Board Minutes
Meet Our Leadership
Meet NAMI Next Gen
Meet Our Partners
Become A Partner
CEO Alliance for Mental Health
Community Partners
Corporate & Foundation Supporters
2021 National Mood Disorder Survey
COVID-19 Mental Health Support Fund
Frontline Wellness Partners
Influencers & Celebrities
NAMI Homefront Mental Health Resources Partners
NAMI Sharing Hope and NAMI Compartiendo Esperanza Partners
Resource & Information Collaborators
Youth and Young Adult Initiatives Partners
What We Do
Through the Years, 1979-2019
Donate
Donate Online
Ways of Giving
Leadership Alliance
Gifts of Stock
Leave A Legacy
Become a Fundraiser
Vehicle Donations
Donor Advised Funds
Qualified Charitable Distributions From Your IRA
Workplace Giving
Cause-related Giving
NAMI Gift Guide
Charitable Gift Annuities
Cryptocurrency
Other Ways of Giving
Join
Become a Member
Register
NAMI News
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013
Our Commitment to DEI
Identity and Cultural Dimensions
Minority Mental Health Awareness Month
NAMI CLAS Statement
Our Finances
Annual Reports
Major Foundation & Corporate Sponsorships
Press & Media
NAMI Awards
Exemplary Psychiatrist Awards
2021 Winners
2020 Winners
2019 Winners
2018 Winners
2017 Winners
2016 Winners
2015 Winners
2014 Winners
2013 Winners
2012 Winners
2011 Winners
2010 Winners
Research Award
2022 Research Award
2022 Research Award Sponsors
2021 Research Award
2021 Research Award Sponsors
2020 Research Award
2020 Research Award Sponsors
2019 Research Award
Research Award Sponsors
2018 Research Award
2017 Research Award
2016 Research Award
2015 Research Award
NAMI National Awards
NAMI Store
Work at NAMI
Form a NAMI Affiliate
New Affiliate Interest Form
Find Your Local NAMI
Find Your Local NAMI List
PostsByUser
Contact Us
NAMI Leaders
Press & Media
NAMI PSAs
StigmaFree Pledge PSA
Hope Starts With You PSA
In The News
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
Press Releases
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013
2012
2011
2010
2009
2008
2007
2006
2005
2004
2003
2002
2001
2000
1999
1998
1997
NAMI News
Survey Reports
Media Partnerships
Correctional Officers De-escalation Education (CODE)
Sony Pictures Classics: The Son
Personal Stories
Terms of Use
Privacy Policy
Donor Privacy
NAMI Required Disclosures For Written Solicitations
NAMI HelpLine Terms of Service
NAMIStore Policies
Messaging Services
Cigna Health Plan Compliance
Search
NAMI HelpLine is available M-F 10 am – 10 pm, ET.
Connect by phone
800-950-6264
or
text
"Helpline"
to 62640, or
chat
. In a crisis
call
or
text
988.*
Find Your Local NAMI
BY STATE
Toggle Dropdown
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
District of Columbia
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Puerto Rico
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virgin Islands
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Go
DONATE NOW