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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 […] -
Leading Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Organizations Celebrate Major Milestone for the 988 Lifeline and Crisis Response
10 states now sustainably fund the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline; groups urge others to act WASHINGTON– With this week’s enactment of Vermont H. 657, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), Vibrant Emotional Health (Vibrant), Inseparable and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) celebrate Vermont marking the 10th state in the nation to adopt measures that will […] -
NAMI Statement on FCC Action to Improve 988 Call Routing
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) today released the following statement from Chief Advocacy Officer Hannah Wesolowski. -
NAMI Leads 40+ National Organizations to Urge Immediate Improvements to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
NAMI applauds the FCC for taking steps to ensure 988 help seekers get connected to their local call centers Arlington, VA — Yesterday, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) led a group of over 40 national organizations in urging leadership at the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human […] -
Taking Community Suicide Prevention to the Next Level
Building a suicide prevention program is a complex — and likely emotional — challenge. -
His Story Continues
My brother’s story is forever a part of my story, to be shared through me. -
7 Lessons I Learned as a Survivor of a Friend’s Suicide
By continuing to learn from my friend's death, I can honor his memory and make a positive impact in the world. -
How Improving My Mental Health Helped Me Reconnect with My Culture
I am dedicated to spending the rest of my life inspiring others to use mental health as a tool to learn more about their cultural identity. -
Addressing Mental Health Barriers in the AAPI Community
By working to reduce stigma and provide culturally sensitive care, we can support the mental health of AAPI communities.