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Delivering on the Hope for Recovery
NAMI believes every community needs hope and support when it comes to mental health. And National Technical Assistance Centers, such as the NAMI STAR Center, encourages every state to help peer- and family-run organizations provide that crucial hope and support. -
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. -
NAMI Deeply Disappointed in House Passage of American Health Care Act (AHCA)
NAMI is deeply disappointed that the U.S. House passed the American Health Care Act (AHCA) today by a narrow 217-213 vote. The AHCA will result in an estimated 24 million Americans losing insurance coverage for mental health care at a time when our nation is currently facing a mental health crisis. -
A Dog Story: Negotiating with the Airlines
The DOT is considering whether to end or restrict emotional support animals on passenger planes. You can comment online now on this issue before new regulations are proposed. This is an opportunity for dogged advocacy.
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World Health Day Spotlights Depression
For the first time since 2001, World Health Day is bolstering our cause and mission by highlighting depression. Learn why this theme was chosen, and how you can help raise awareness. -
The Art of Recovery: How Medicaid Changed Crystal’s Life
Crystal says that without Medicaid, she probably wouldn't be alive. But now, she is a certified Peer Support Specialist, a NAMI advocate, a talented art therapy participant and a loving mother of her adopted six-year-old son. -
New Bill Puts Mental Health Coverage At Risk
Congress just unveiled the American Health Care Act, which puts mental health coverage at risk. Take action now.
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Medicaid Matters: Lifting a Family from Fear to Hope
Mental health services are under serious threat as Congress considers restructuring Medicaid financing. If the proposed changes pass, millions of Americans will likely face waitlists for mental health services, reduced hours of services, fewer providers and less intensive mental health services.
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Balanced Partnership Raises the Scale of Mental Health Awareness
We are proud to announce our new partnership with lifestyle brand Lokai. Lokai is determined to help NAMI build our movement through raising awareness and supporting the NAMI HelpLine.