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NAMI Celebrates Major Step Forward in “9-8-8” Mental Health Crisis Response
Yesterday, Congress passed S. 2661, the National Suicide Hotline Designation Act of 2020, which will head to the President’s desk to be signed into law. -
NAMI Basics OnDemand Receives Four Excellence Awards
NAMI received four Brandon Hall Group HCM Excellence Awards for our NAMI Basics OnDemand education program. The Excellence in Learning Awards recognize the best organizations that have successfully deployed programs and tools that have achieved measurable results. -
NAMI Joins Public–Private Partnership to Advance Early Interventions for Schizophrenia
Today, NAMI announced it has joined the Accelerating Medicines Partnership (AMP) Schizophrenia (SCZ), which brings together NIH, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and multiple non-profit and private organizations to work toward meeting the urgent need for early therapeutic interventions for people at risk of developing schizophrenia. -
Register for NAMI’s Ask the Expert Webinar: In–Person, Virtual And Everything In Between – Supporting Families And Children Returning To School
Register for NAMI's Ask the Expert Webinar: "In-Person, Virtual And Everything In Between – Supporting Families And Children Returning To School" on Thursday, August 27, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. ET. -
U.S. Senate Passes the Commander John Scott Hannon Veterans Mental Health Improvement Act
On August 5th, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed the Commander John Scott Hannon Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act, S. 785, bipartisan legislation focused on efforts to reduce veteran suicide and improve mental health outcomes through improved access to care, better diagnostic tools and increased oversight of VA programs. -
FCC Designates 988 as a Nationwide Mental Health Crisis and Suicide Prevention Number
Today, NAMI thanks the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for formally designating 988 as a nationwide 3-digit number for mental health crisis and suicide prevention services. -
NAMICon 2020 Virtual Event Honors Mental Health Leaders
During NAMICon 2020, one of the nation’s largest gatherings of mental health advocates, NAMI presented awards honoring exemplary leadership at the national, state and local level. -
NAMICon 2020 Virtual Event Honors Mental Health Leaders
During NAMICon 2020, one of the nation’s largest gatherings of mental health advocates, NAMI presented awards honoring exemplary leadership at the national, state and local level. -
This Minority Mental Health Month, NAMI is Raising Awareness About Mental Health in Underrepresented Communities
To help raise awareness about mental health care in underrepresented communities, NAMI is releasing the latest installments of the “Strength Over Silence” video series, highlighting three personal stories featuring courage, culture and community. -
Join us for a SAMHSA–Sponsored Webinar on Improving Access to Care
Join us for a SAMHSA-Sponsored Webinar, “Improving Access to Care through Medicaid 1115 Waivers” on Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at 2:30 p.m. ET.