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NAMI Hill Day: A Success
On June 29, 1,000 NAMI advocates went to Capitol Hill to speak up on issues important to people with mental illness and their families. They met in-person with over 20 U.S. Senators and over 70 Congressmembers and staffers. -
#Act4MentalHealth! Join NAMI’s Virtual Hill Day
Raise your voice for mental health on June 29 and tell your Senators that America needs more mental health care, not less. -
Senate Health Reform Bill Takes Us Backwards
One in five Americans are affected by mental illness, and more than 50% do not receive treatment. The Senate health reform bill, the Better Care Reconciliation Act of 2017 (BCRA), will only make matters worse. -
What Does The American Health Care Act Do To Mental Health Care?
The American Health Care Act (AHCA), which passed the U.S. House on May 4, strips over $800 billion from Medicaid in the next 10 years and 24 million Americans will lose insurance for mental health care. -
NAMI Applauds FY 2017 Budget Agreement and New Investments in Mental Health Research, Services and Housing
NAMI strongly supports the bipartisan agreement on an Omnibus Appropriations bill for the remaining months of FY 2017. -
Dear Congress, Don’t Vote Away Our Care
NAMI wrote a letter to the U.S. House leadership on March 23rd opposing The American Health Care Act (AHCA) of 2017. Read the letter here. -
Dear Congress: Don’t Forget About Americans with Mental Illness
Join NAMI's fight to protect mental health care coverage. Read NAMI's letter to Congress and learn why preserving Medicaid expansion is vital for millions of Americans with mental illness. -
What’s At Stake
NAMI is at the frontlines of a national healthcare debate, fighting for every American’s right to quality mental health care. -
NAMI Announces Legislative Priorities for 2017
NAMI is pleased to announce its legislative priorities for 2017 as part of our ongoing efforts to ensure that policymakers maintain a focus and continue to address the needs of the mental health community. -
Reflections on the Resiliency of Veterans
NAMI expresses our gratitude to all our veterans for their sacrifice and commitment to a greater mission that always puts country first. We stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the veterans’ community, not only in appreciation, but to bring awareness to the mental health challenges many face upon returning from war.