December 3, 2025
Nearly one in five rate their mental health as poor, and large majorities oppose federal cuts to services, housing, Medicaid, and suicide prevention. Arlington, VA — With the country’s mental health system reaching a breaking point, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) released a new poll today highlighting Americans’ concerns about the nation’s mental […]
READ MORENovember 21, 2025
The Not Alone Pioneer Award celebrates NAMI’s ongoing mission to ensure no one faces mental health challenges alone. Arlington, VA — The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is proud to announce that NAMI CEO Daniel H. Gillison, Jr., has been named a recipient of the 2025 Not Alone Pioneer Award by the Inspiring Children […]
READ MORENovember 20, 2025
This new resource offers compassionate, lived-experience guidance to those who may be noticing mental health concerns in loved ones. Arlington, Va. — NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, has launched a new national helpline to support the pressing and often unmet needs of millions of people in the U.S. who are family caregivers for […]
READ MORENovember 19, 2025
Funding redirected away from permanent supportive housing could push vulnerable residents into homelessness. Arlington, Va. — The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is deeply alarmed by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)’s fiscal year 2025 Continuum of Care (CoC) grant application, which will shift the majority of funding away from permanent […]
READ MORENovember 3, 2025
Developed by NAMI and the Legal Action Center, the report offers practical guidance to help states prevent coverage losses under new Medicaid work reporting rules. Arlington, Va. — As federal Medicaid work reporting requirements set to take effect in 2027 move closer to implementation, a new report urges policymakers to act now to protect people […]
READ MOREOctober 10, 2025
The council unites leading scientists, clinicians, and advocates to ensure that cutting-edge research and lived experience together shape the future of mental health care. Arlington, Va. — The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) has announced the launch of a new Scientific Advisory Council which will strengthen NAMI’s leadership at the cutting edge of mental […]
READ MORESeptember 11, 2025
Jane Fonda, Sanaa Lathan, Mark Ruffalo, Edie Falco, and More Set to Star in New Play from Tony and Obie Award-Winning Playwright V, Formerly Eve Ensler, Creator of “The Vagina Monologues” The One-Night-Only Performance Will Benefit The National Alliance On Mental Illness (NAMI) Los Angeles, CA — Tony and Obie award-winning playwright V, formerly Eve […]
READ MOREAugust 27, 2025
Minneapolis, MN – NAMI National and NAMI Minnesota, the national and state offices of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, are deeply saddened by the devastating shooting and loss of life at Annunciation Church and School in Minneapolis. With each school shooting, there is a lasting and far-reaching impact on the mental health of the […]
READ MOREJuly 25, 2025
Arlington, VA — Yesterday, the White House released a new Executive Order, “Ending Crime and Disorder on America’s Streets,” which directs federal agencies to make it easier to involuntarily treat people with serious mental illnesses as part of a bid to address homelessness across the United States. While addressing the nationwide homelessness crisis is urgent and […]
READ MOREJuly 16, 2025
Arlington, VA — Marking today’s third anniversary of 988 becoming available nationwide, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) released new resources highlighting the continued need for policymakers across the country to invest in and expand mental health crisis services. While awareness of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline has risen to its highest level […]
READ MORENAMI HelpLine is available M-F, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. ET. Call 800-950-6264,
text “NAMI” to 62640, or email. In a crisis, call or text 988 (24/7).