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NAMI Reports Deep Flaws, Money Wasted in System Designed to Help Persons With Severe Mental Illnesses Get Jobs

[…] and 1,100 state and local affiliates in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and Canada. NAMI's efforts focus on support to persons with serious brain disorders and to their families, advocacy for nondiscriminatory and equitable federal and state policies, research into the causes, symptoms, and treatments for brain disorders, and education to eliminate the pervasive stigma toward severe mental illnesses.

NAMI To Hold Legislative Conference February 14 – 16, 1997

[…] 1,140 state and local affiliates in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and Canada. NAMI’s efforts focus on support to persons with serious brain disorders and to their families; advocacy for nondiscriminatory and equitable federal and state policies; research into the causes, symptoms, and treatments for brain disorders; and education to eliminate the pervasive stigma toward severe mental illnesses.  

National Alliance for the Mentally Ill Supports Passage of Georgia Senate Bill 139

[…] and 1,140 state and local affiliates in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and Canada. NAMI’s efforts focus on support to persons with serious brain disorders and to their families; advocacy for nondiscriminatory and equitable federal and state policies; research into the causes, symptoms, and treatments for brain disorders; and education to eliminate the pervasive stigma toward severe mental illnesses.

NAMI Honors Key Members of Congress for Landmark Parity Legislation

[…] and 1,140 state and local affiliates in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and Canada. NAMI's efforts focus on support to persons with serious brain disorders and to their families; advocacy for nondiscriminatory and equitable federal and state policies; research into the causes, symptoms, and treatments for brain disorders; and education to eliminate the pervasive stigma toward severe mental illnesses.

NAMI Applauds Colorado Legislature for Ending Insurance Discrimination in Coverage For Severe Mental Illness

[…] with serious brain disorders and to their families; advocacy for nondiscriminatory and equitable federal and state policies; research into the causes, symptoms, and treatments for brain disorders; and education to eliminate the pervasive stigma toward several mental illnesses. "Open Your Mind, Mental Illnesses Are Brain Disorders." NAMI’s Campaign to End Discrimination is a five-year effort to end discrimination against people with severe […]

NAMI Statement Concerning the TennCare Partners Program

[…] and 1,140 state and local affiliates in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and Canada. NAMI’s efforts focus on support to persons with serious brain disorders and to their families; advocacy for nondiscriminatory and equitable federal and state policies; research into the causes, symptoms, and treatments for brain disorders; and education to eliminate the pervasive stigma toward severe mental illnesses.

In Support Of Janssen Pharmaceutica’s Person-To-Person Initiative

[…] their families; advocacy for nondiscriminatory and equitable federal and state policies; research into the causes, symptoms, and treatments for brain disorders; and education to eliminate the pervasive stigma toward severe mental illnesses. NAMI's Campaign to End Discrimination "Open Your Mind, Mental Illnesses Are Brain Disorders" is a five-year effort to end discrimination against people […]

Parity in Missouri

[…] states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and Canada. NAMI's efforts focus on support to persons with serious brain disorders and to their families; advocacy for nondiscriminatory and equitable federal and state policies; research into the causes, symptoms, and treatments for brain disorders; and education to eliminate the pervasive stigma toward severe mental illnesses.  

U.S. Senator Pete Domenici, Mrs. Nancy Domenici To be Honored by New Mexico Alliance for the Mentally Ill

[…] 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and Canada. NAMI's efforts focus on support to persons with serious brain disorders and to their families; advocacy for nondiscriminatory and equitable federal and state policies; research into the causes, symptoms, and treatments for brain disorders; and education to eliminate the pervasive stigma toward severe mental illnesses.

National Alliance for the Mentally Ill Assails PacifiCare For Restricting Access to Effective Medications

[…] their families; advocacy for non-discriminatory and equitable federal and state policies; research into the causes, symptoms and treatments for brain disorders; and education to eliminate the pervasive stigma toward severe mental illness. "Open Your Mind, Mental Illnesses Are Brain Disorders." NAMI's Campaign to End Discrimination is a five-year effort to end discrimination in insurance, […]