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Advocacy Resource on Veterans’ Mental Health, Research and Treatment Innovation, and Mental Health Funding
Endorsement of Friends of VA Medical Care and Health Research (FOVA)’s FY 26 recommendation of at least $1.2 billion for the VA Medical and Prosthetic Research program. -
NAMI Raises Concerns About Administration’s Proposed HHS Overhaul
Arlington, VA — Today, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) released the following statement in response to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) plan to reorganize the agency and make major staff and structural changes that would impact our national efforts to address America’s mental health, suicide, and substance use crises. […] -
Hope Starts With Us: 10 Years of Stepping Up With the National Association of Counties
Episode Audio Episode Video Asset Gallery Matthew D. Chase Matthew D. Chase has served as the CEO/Executive Director of the National Association of Counties (NACo) since September 2012. As the chief executive officer, he is responsible for the overall management of the association. NACo is the only national association representing America’s 3,069 county governments. During […]
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A Statement From NAMI CEO Daniel H. Gillison Jr.
Every day, I come to work focused on one core question: What can we at NAMI do to bring more hope and healing to the millions of Americans affected by our nation’s mental health crisis? We’ve made important strides in expanding programs, reaching more people who need support, and breaking down stigma. But we know […] -
Letter to Congressional Leadership on Medicaid and Mental Health Funding
Letter to Senate Majority Leader urging rejections of proposals to cut Medicaid. -
People Need Help, Not Handcuffs: Mental Illness and the Criminal Justice System
People with mental illness are significantly overrepresented in our nation’s jails and prisons. Each year, roughly two million people with serious mental illness are booked into jail. Nearly 2 in 5 individuals in state and federal prisons—and 44% of those in local jails—have a history of mental illness. March is National Criminal Justice Month, a […]
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Letter to Congressional Leadership on Mental Health Workforce
Letter to House and Senate leadership in support of the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Reauthorization Act (H.R. 929/S. 266), which would strengthen health care workers’ mental health. -
NAMI Statement on Reported Cuts to Federal Mental Health Agency
Arlington, VA — Today, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) released the following statement following several news reports that the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Agency (SAMHSA) could be facing a staff reduction of 50 percent or more in the immediate future. NAMI CEO Daniel H. Gillison, Jr. said: “Our country is in […] -
Peer Support in Prison – Transforming Access to Care for People Who Are Incarcerated
This virtual town hall took place on March 26, 2025. The recording is available below.Registration for the event is now closed. Wednesday, March 26, 2025 | 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. ET There is a great need for mental health and substance use disorder treatment for people who are incarcerated. Approximately 37% of people in state […]
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Hope Starts With Us: Honoring Women in Mental Health
Episode Audio Episode Video Asset Gallery DeWanda Wise DeWanda Wise is a critically acclaimed actor and filmmaker. Most recently, she stars as Nicole in Rachael Holder’s directorial debut, “Love, Brooklyn,” which debuted at Sundance ‘25. In 2024, DeWanda starred in “Three Women” on Starz, led & Executive Produced Blumhouse horror film “Imaginary,” and played Femme […]