Where We Stand: NAMI believes that all people with mental health conditions deserve access to supports that promote wellness. NAMI supports public policies and laws that help address social determinants of health, including increasing food security for individuals with mental health conditions. Why We Care: Access to nutritious food is a critical social determinant of […]
State Legislation Report 2013 Trends, Themes & Best Practices in State Mental Health Legislation Oct. 28, 2013 2 Table of Contents Acknowledgements and Gratitude ................................ ................................ ................................ ........... 4 Introduction: Mental Health Under the Spotlight ................................ ................................ .................... 5 Methodology ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ............. 6 Disclaim ers ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ................ 6 The […]
CRISIS SERVICES Focus Group Study Report 2022 2 | Crisis Services – Focus Group Study Report Importance of 988 988 is the new three-digit dialing code connecting people to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (formerly the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline) where compassionate, accessible care and support is available for anyone experiencing or supporting a […]
Minutes of the July 5,, 2016 Meeting of the NAMI Board of Dir ectors Page 1 of 5 Sunday, July 5, 2015 Board Members Present Marilyn Ricci Adrienne Kennedy Lacey Berumen Janet Edelman Gloria Walker Mike Weaver Ron Morton Steve Pitman Vickey Gonzalez Gary Mihelish Bob Spada Linda Jensen Dana Fogelsong Dorothy Hendr ickson Board […]
Minut es of the December 8 -9 2017 Meetin g o f th e NAM I B oard o f D ir ec to rs Minutes of the Meeting of the Board of Directors Friday, December 8 , 2017 Arlington, VA Board Members Present Steve Pitman, Chair Adrienne Kennedy Barbara Ricci Lacey Berumen Carlos Larrauri […]
Minutes generated by OnBoard . 1 Quarterly Board of Directors Meeting (July 19 - 20) Minutes Jul 19, 2021 at 5:00 PM EDT Attendance Members Present (Remote): Joyce Campbell, Lisa Carchedi, Lisa Dixon, Charma Dudley, Vanessa Fernandes, Shirley Holloway, Adrienne Kennedy, Carlos Larrauri, Connie Mom -Chhing, Micah Pearson, Steve Pitman, Tracy Plouck, Jim Reiser, Carrie […]
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The Issue : Care in Custody – Solitary Confinement Where We Stand: NAMI opposes the use of solitary confinement and equivalent forms of administrative segregation for people with mental illness. Why We Care: Solitary confinement is the placement of individuals in locked, highly restrictive and isolated cells or similar areas of confinement with limited or […]
3803 North Fairfax Drive • Arlington VA 22203 (703) 524 -7600 • NAMI Helpline 1 (800) 950 -NAMI • www.nami.org NAMI Board of Directors Resolution Against LGBTQ Discrimination January 24, 2017 WHEREAS NAMI represents the interests of all people who live with mental health conditions , regardless of health or mental health status, disability, age, […]
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