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NAMI, Grassroots Advocates Call on FCC to Improve 988 Routing to Support Local Response
NAMI and NAMI advocates last month called on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to ensure that calls to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline are routed to local call centers while protecting callers’ personal information. NAMI advocates provided more than half of all comments received during the comment period, urging quick action to connect people […] -
NAMI Mourns Passing of Dr. Herbert Pardes
Statement from Dan Gillison, NAMI CEO on the passing of one of NAMI’s early champions NAMI mourns the passing of Dr. Herbert Pardes, a key figure in the creation of NAMI. His influence and contributions were instrumental in shaping the landscape of mental health advocacy and support in our country. Dr. Pardes’ connection with NAMI […] -
NAMI Releases Issue Brief Exploring Trends in Access to Mental Health Care State Policy
In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, NAMI released a new publication, Trends in Access to Mental Health Care State Policy. This issue brief provides highlights on state legislation passed in 2023 that will improve access to mental health care. There are many barriers to accessible, comprehensive and affordable mental health care. Studies routinely show […] -
NAMI Statement on New FCC Rulemaking on 988 Georouting
Arlington, VA – The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) today released the following statement from Chief Advocacy Officer Hannah Wesolowski: “NAMI applauds the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for formally starting the process to ensure calls to the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline are routed to the nearest call center for lifesaving help. We’re grateful […] -
Leading Mental Health Organizations Applaud Strengthening of Mental Health and Substance Use Access in Medicaid Under Historic New Rules
The nation’s leading mental health organizations applaud the Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) newly finalized rules that will help ensure people with mental health and substance use conditions can access covered services within Medicaid, announced yesterday. As the single largest payer for mental health services in the United States, these new Medicaid requirements […] -
Unfair & Unequal Coverage Significantly Affects Access to Mental Health Care, Finds New Report
Throughout NAMI’s 45-year history, mental health parity has been a top priority. Parity means covering mental health and addiction care at the same level as other health care. Despite laws requiring mental health parity in many health plans, a landmark report released today by the nonprofit research institute RTI International, Behavioral Health Parity – Pervasive […] -
NAMI Celebrates Finalization of FY 2024 Federal Spending Bills, Preservation of Mental Health Funding
In the midst of a mental health crisis, NAMI continues to track federal funding and advocate for more resources from the federal government to help people affected by mental health conditions. -
NAMI Releases Issue Brief Exploring Trends in Mental Health and Criminal Justice State Policy
People with mental illness are disproportionately represented in our nation’s criminal justice system. About two in five people who are incarcerated have a history of mental illness. NAMI’s Trends in Mental Health and Criminal Justice State Policy [insert link] shows how state policymakers and advocates can address this problem through effective legislation. -
NAMI Ask The Expert: How Employment Supports Mental Health Recovery
This webinar is focused on the important role that employment plays in recovery and how interventions such as IPS can make a difference for people living with mental health conditions. -
Criminal Justice And Mental Illness: A Webinar On The State Of The Issue
During this webinar hear from a national expert on the intersection of health care and the criminal justice system. The webinar will explore the history of mental health care and how policy choices have led to the development of parallel health care systems, with negative outcomes for those who are justice involved.