NAMI HelpLine

NAMI HelpLine Earns International Council for Helplines Accreditation, Reinforcing Commitment to Excellence

February 13, 2025

Arlington, VA — This week, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) announced that the NAMI HelpLine received accreditation from the International Council for Helplines (ICH), highlighting NAMI’s dedication to providing exceptional support, information, and resources to those seeking help. This recognition reinforces the HelpLine’s essential role in supporting individuals navigating mental health challenges across […]

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National Alliance on Mental Illness Partners with NFL Hall of Famer Dan Marino to Champion Mental Health Awareness for Student-Athletes, HBCUs, and Faith Leaders

January 30, 2025

Arlington, VA – The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) and Hall of Fame NFL Quarterback Dan Marino have announced a dynamic collaboration to advance mental health awareness, prevention, and access to resources for student-athletes, HBCU campuses, and faith leaders. The campaign will debut during the week leading up to the big game in New […]

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NAMI and Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. Forge Alliance to Promote Mental Health Awareness

November 25, 2024

Arlington, VA — Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Incorporated, one of the nation’s leading African American sororities and The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), the largest grassroots mental health organization are announcing a historic partnership to advance mental health awareness and support in the Black community as Sigma Gamma Rho marks its second century of […]

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NAMI Welcomes Mike Wood as Chief Operating Officer

November 20, 2024

Arlington, VA — The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is pleased to announce that Mike Wood has joined the organization as its new Chief Operating Officer. This appointment comes as part of NAMI’s continued focus on enhancing its operational excellence and achieving its long-term goals in alignment with its strategic plan. “Mike’s expertise in […]

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NAMI Applauds FCC Vote to Require Georouting of 988 Calls

October 17, 2024

Arlington, VA – Today, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) released the following statement from Chief Advocacy Officer Hannah Wesolowski following the Federal Communication Commission’s (FCC) decision to require all wireless carriers to implement georouting for calls to the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline:: “Every person experiencing a mental health crisis deserves to be […]

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NAMI Applauds Move to Better Route 988 Callers for Local Crisis Support

September 25, 2024

Arlington, VA – Today, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) applauds the new steps to ensure calls to the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline are immediately connected to local resources. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that two major telecommunications carriers, Verizon and T-Mobile, will start routing cellular phone calls […]

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NAMI Celebrates Finalization of Stronger Mental Health Parity Rules

September 9, 2024

Arlington, VA — Today, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) celebrates a major step in our decades-long advocacy to achieve true mental health parity. The Biden-Harris Administration finalized new rules around strengthening mental health parity protections, increasing accountability and enforcement mechanisms. The rules were announced today in Milwaukee, Wisc. at an event featuring leading […]

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NAMI Polling and State Legislative Brief Highlight Opportunities to Improve Federal and State Mental Health Crisis Response After Two Years of 988 Lifeline

July 15, 2024

NAMI report highlights states’ progress in addressing crisis response, but new NAMI/Ipsos polling finds Americans continue to have low familiarity of 988 while strongly supporting efforts to reimagine nation’s mental health crisis system Arlington, VA — On the eve of the second anniversary of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline’s nationwide availability, the National Alliance […]

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NAMI Statement on Supreme Court Decision Allowing Communities to Criminalize Homelessness

June 28, 2024

Arlington, VA – The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) today released the following statement from Chief Executive Officer Daniel H. Gillison, Jr. on the disappointing U.S. Supreme Court ruling in City of Grants Pass v. Johnson: “More than 250,000 Americans will sleep outside tonight because no safe and accessible shelter options are available. This […]

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NAMI Champions Workplace Mental Health with Fourth Annual ‘Rest Up Week’

June 27, 2024

ARLINGTON, Va. – For the fourth consecutive year, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is providing its employees a paid “Rest Up Week” from July 1–5, 2024, to prioritize self-care and enhance workplace well-being. This initiative underscores the importance of mental health in the workplace, with NAMI leading by example and encouraging other organizations […]

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NAMI HelpLine is available M-F, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. ET. Call 800-950-6264,
text “helpline” to 62640, or chat online. In a crisis, call or text 988 (24/7).