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NAMI HelpLine Extends Service Hours to Increase Access to Mental Health Resources
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is extending the hours of the NAMI HelpLine to Monday – Friday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., ET. Now more than ever, we need to come together to raise awareness and let people know they are not alone. -
NAMI Statement on Law Enforcement Pepper-Spraying a 9-yr-old Girl During a Crisis Call
NAMI believes that responses to situations like this family’s crisis should be met by well-trained mobile crisis teams that provide the de-escalation, help and support people need. -
On Inauguration Day, NAMI Calls for Addressing Mental Health: the Silent Epidemic within the Pandemic
As the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) congratulates President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris on their inauguration today. NAMI looks forward to working with the new administration to build better lives for the millions of people in our country who are affected by mental illness. -
NAMI Statement on the Killing of Patrick Warren Sr.
The lack of access to mental health care is clearly contributing to people experiencing crises — many of which are inherently avoidable if people get the right care at the right time. -
NAMI’s Statement on Violent Attack on the Nation’s Capitol
NAMI released the following statement today from CEO Daniel H. Gillison Jr., regarding the violent takeover of the U.S. Capitol building. -
NAMI Announces Sherman Gillums, Jr. as Chief Strategy and Operations Officer
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is excited to welcome Sherman Gillums, Jr. to the organization in the newly created position of Chief Strategy and Operations Officer. -
Why Everything is a Mental Health Issue When You Cast Your Ballot
Here are some of the mental health considerations related to three of the major political issues in this election: health care, the economy and education. -
NAMI Frontline Wellness Launches on World Mental Health Day
In an effort to support frontline professionals with their immediate and future mental health needs—today, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) has launched NAMI Frontline Wellness: a COVID-19 mental health initiative in partnership with #FirstRespondersFirst.
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Join NAMI this Mental Illness Awareness Week to Raise the Voices of Lived Experience
In honor of Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW) on Oct. 4-10, 2020, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) and participants across the country are raising awareness and educating about mental illness warning signs and symptoms. -
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.