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New One Night Only Play Benefits NAMI
Jane Fonda, Sanaa Lathan, Mark Ruffalo, Marisa Tomei, 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 […] -
Joint Statement from NAMI National and NAMI Minnesota on Tragic Shooting at Annunciation Church and School
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 […] -
NAMI Applauds FCC Requiring Georouting for Texts to 988
Arlington, VA — The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) believes the best response to a person in a mental health crisis is connection to local resources. NAMI is grateful to the Federal Communication Commission’s (FCC) decision on July 24 to improve local connection by voting to require all wireless phone carriers to implement georouting […] -
NAMI Statement on Executive Order Targeting Homelessness and Criminalizing Mental Illness
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 […] -
Celebrating Three Years of the 988 Crisis Line: Awareness Grows but Americans Want Improvements to Mental Health Care, New NAMI Poll Shows
NAMI urges policymakers to build on 988’s promise and close critical gaps in mental health services. 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 […] -
In July and Beyond: Honoring Bebe Moore Campbell’s Legacy
Join NAMI in turning silence into strength, stigma into understanding, and hope into action. ARLINGTON, Va. — As the nation marks Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month this July, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) honors the lasting impact of the late author, advocate, and NAMI Urban Los Angeles co-founder. Campbell […] -
NAMI Statement on Final Passage of Bill Cutting Medicaid for Millions of Americans
Hundreds of billions of dollars in cuts to the Medicaid program will be devastating for mental health care Arlington, VA — Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, legislation that will drastically cut critical programs like Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and leave millions of Americans […] -
NAMI Statement on Senate Advancing Harmful Medicaid Cuts
If enacted, bill will result in millions of Americans lose life-saving access to care Arlington, VA — Today, the U.S. Senate narrowly passed the budget reconciliation bill commonly referred to as the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill Act,’ which includes deep cuts to Medicaid funding. If signed into law, this legislation will lead to millions of Americans […] -
Putting People First: NAMI to Observe Fifth Annual Rest Up Week
During Rest Up Week, NAMI closes its offices to prioritize staff well-being—while continuing to provide essential mental health support. ARLINGTON, Va. — The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is once again leading by example—closing its national office from June 30 to July 4 to give all employees a full week of paid time off […] -
NAMI Elects New Board Leadership to Advance National Mental Health Priorities
ARLINGTON, Va. – The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), the nation’s leading grassroots mental health organization, today announced its newly elected 2025–2026 board of directors — a group of leaders with deep community ties and lived experience, committed to advancing mental health as a national priority. Their insight and leadership come at a pivotal […]