We’re looking for passionate individuals to fill multiple roles and make a difference in mental health education and support. Check out our current openings:
If you’re ready to contribute to our mission of supporting those affected by mental health conditions, send your cover letter and resume to careers@namimass.org.
Join us for NAMIWalks Massachusetts, where every step taken is a step towards hope. Be the change, fuel awareness, and show support for Mental Health for All. Together, we are NAMIWalks!
For sponsorship inquiries, email our Development team at fundraising@namimass.org.
Volunteer for NAMIWalks Massachusetts 2024 and be part of a movement to combat stigma, raise funds, and promote mental health awareness. Let’s walk the path of hope, support, and unity. Sign up now!
Contact: NAMI Mass Development Team at fundraising@namimass.org.
Day 1: Saturday, March 23, 2024
Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Day 2: Sunday, March 24, 2024
Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Trainers: Dee Febba, Diane Delaney, and Sharon Kautz
Location: NAMI Massachusetts, 331 Montvale Ave, Suite 200, Woburn, MA 01801
Interested and able to attend both days of the training? Email Ilya Cherkasov at icherkasov@namimass.org to register.
At this time, we do not have any available Basics courses. You can add your name to the general registration waitlist and, once we have available Basics courses on our schedule, we will be in contact with you regarding the next steps in the registration process. Please register early, as your registration date serves as your priority date for admission to the next class.
If you have any questions, please reach out to programs@namimass.org.
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Date: Wednesdays; May 1, 2024 – June 19, 2024
Time: 6:15 – 8:45 PM
Location: Plymouth, MA
Contact: Laura Geigle at 508-333-6727 or McGillicud4@aol.com; Linda Geary at 774-766-2472 or LMGeary@comcast.net
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Day: 1st Mondays of the month
Time: 7:00 – 8:30 PM
Location: Cambridge Hospital, 1993 Cambridge St, Cambridge, third floor
Contact: Rae at 617-984-0527 or email@nami-cambridgemiddlesex.org
Day: 3rd Mondays of the month
Time: 7:00 – 8:30 PM
Location: Zoom
Contact: Rae at 617-984-0527 or email@nami-cambridgemiddlesex.org
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Day: 1st Mondays of the month
Time: 6:00 – 7:30 PM
Location: Zoom
Contact: Ingeborg at namisiblings@yahoo.com
Day: Tuesdays
Time: 7:00 – 8:30 PM
Location: Zoom / Montachusett Veterans Outreach Center, Inc., 268 Central Street, STE A, Gardner, MA 01440
Contact: Cortney at 508-331-2921
NAMI is proud to introduce the Teen & Young Adult (T&YA) HelpLine: A free nationwide peer-support service providing information, resource referrals, and support to teens and young adults. Our T&YA Specialists are young people who understand what you’re going through because they have been through stuff, too. They are experienced and well-trained. They care and want to help you find a way forward. Reach out by phone, text, or chat.
- Text “Friend” to 62640 to immediately connect with a HelpLine Specialist trained to provide resources, information, and support.
- Chat at nami.org/talktous to connect with a HelpLine Specialist on NAMI.org.
- If you are a teen or young adult with questions about mental health, call 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) to speak with a NAMI HelpLine specialist now.
Available Monday through Friday, 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM ET
At NAMI Massachusetts, we’ve always believed in the power of collaboration and community impact. Our Small Business Ally Initiative, launched in Summer 2023, is a way for local businesses to support the mission and programming of NAMI Mass while tapping into our vast network of people and resources.
Plus, get your goodies and make an impact by shopping at one of our Founding Members of the Small Business Ally Initiative. A portion of every sale goes to NAMI Mass at these existing Small Business Allies:
Making plans for college while living with a mental health condition.The College and Your Mental Health webinar prepares students & parents for transition and success in a college environment. Panelists include a student currently balancing college life and mental health challenges and administrators from Middlesex Community College, UMass Lowell, and Boston University.
Date: March 18, 2024
Time: 7:00 – 8:30 PM
Location: Zoom
Contact: nami.cmsx@gmail.com
Topics include:
- Mental health-friendly signs to look for when applying to colleges
- Disclosing a diagnosis
- Life skills to master before the 1st term
- Family communication plans
- Privacy laws surrounding adult students
- Communicating with the support services office
- Types of support on campus
- Organizing telehealth appointments
- Managing a daily college schedule
- Planning self care options
- Thinking about living arrangements
- Alternate paths to a degree
- Coping with a medical leave
Our panelists:
- Maxwell Passarelli – Peer Presenter, Current College Student
- Melissa Wall – M.A. Director Prevention & Education, University of Massachusetts Lowell
- Jonathan White – M.A. Interim Director, Disabilities & Access Services, Boston University
- Jaimie March – M.Ed. Director Student Access & Support Services, Middlesex Community College
In an effort to respect safe spaces, this event will not be recorded.
Please join us for a live webinar about the intersection between criminal justice and mental illness as we recognize National Criminal Justice Month throughout March. This webinar will cover topics including:
- The history of mental health care and the intersection of the criminal justice system
- How policy choices have led to parallel health care systems – and negative outcomes for justice-involved individuals
- Best practices to promote behavioral health care and corrections
- Solutions that improve access to quality mental health care for people who are incarcerated
We welcome your participation and invite you to submit questions for our guest expert through the webinar registration form.
Our speaker: Dan Mistak, MA, MS, JD
Acting President & Director of Health Care Initiatives for Justice-Involved Populations, Community Oriented Correctional Health
Dan Mistak, MA, MS, JD, is the Acting President and Director of Health Care Initiatives for Justice-Involved Populations at Community Oriented Correctional Health Services. At COCHS, he has led efforts at the federal, state, and local level to improve connections between the health and justice systems. He is a leader in the field in creatively leveraging opportunities to use the strengths of the health system to help people avoid incarceration. His previous experience has focused on legal issues for underprivileged populations including representation of clients in asylum hearings, legal research surrounding the Voting Rights Act of 1965, and campaign finance. He previously worked at Legal Aid Society of Hawai‘i where he provided support to map Hawai‘i County’s behavioral health safety net and its interface with the criminal justice system. While there, he was a trial attorney and worked with justice-involved individuals regarding the collateral consequences of their justice involvement. He also served on the board of NAMI Hawaiʻi. He holds Master’s degrees in Genetics/Cell Biology and Philosophy from Washington State University and Bachelor’s degrees in Biology and Chemistry. Prior to joining COCHS, Mr. Mistak was a Senior Editor of the California Law Review at UC Berkeley, School of Law. He is admitted to practice law in California and Hawai‘i.
Caregivers often find themselves hoping for the best, while preparing for the worst. When a loved one is facing a mental health crisis, they may not be able to communicate their preferences for care. This is when having a crisis plan – which may include a Psychiatric Advance Directive (PAD) – becomes crucial. In this webinar, participants will learn about the key components of a crisis plan and practical strategies for caregiver involvement in the crisis planning process.
Register to join us for a live webinar discussion or watch on demand after it airs.
Date: April 3, 2024
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Location: Chicopee Public Library, 449 Front St, Chicopee, MA 01020 [Map]
Contact: information@namiwm.org or (413) 786-9139
The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Western Massachusetts (NAMI-WM) will hold an opening reception for its 13th Annual Art and Poetry Show featuring the work of artists and poets living with mental health conditions. Taking place on Wednesday, April 3rd from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Chicopee Public Library, 449 Front St. The reception, and parking adjacent to the library, are free. The show will feature art and poetry works, some for sale to the public, with all proceeds going to the artists. Complimentary refreshments will be served and all are welcome to attend this very special event. The exhibit runs the entire month of April.
Join us for an evening of raising awareness and funds for mental health.
There will be performances, a DJ and a delicious buffet put on by the Century House. A silent auction, 50/50 and basket raffle offers something for everyone!
Bring an art supply or fidget toy to donate to the Children’s Advocacy Center’s Sensory Rooms to be entered into our door prize raffle.
Can’t wait to see you there!
Date: April 5, 2024
Time: 6:00 – 10:00 PM
Location: Century House Inc, 107 South Main Street, Acushnet, MA 02743
Admission: $50
Contact: mnbt24mom@gmail.com
Our team at Tufts Interdisciplinary Evaluation Research (TIER) at Tufts University is working with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) on a project to understand the experiences of people with disabilities in Massachusetts, specifically in Greater Boston and Central Massachusetts. These projects will help MDPH improve services and supports throughout the state.
Participants will have the opportunity to join a focus group to talk about their experiences during the pandemic and accessing health and social services.
Focus groups will be held on Zoom.
Contact: Florette Willis at florette.willis@tufts.edu or 617-468-8798
We are recruiting residents who:
- Identify as Black adults (18 years or older)
- Have a mental health condition or have experienced trauma (i.e., painful life events, a difficult childhood, witnessing violence)
- Live in the Greater Boston area or Central Massachusetts
Estimated Time Commitment: 90 minutes
Compensation: $50 gift card
Our study seeks to understand barriers to engaging in mental health care related to mental illness stigma, trust, or discrimination for Black adults.
Who can participate:
- If you identify as Black American or Black immigrant
- If you are ages 18-45 years
- If you own a smartphone with internet access
- If you have not seen a psychiatrist or therapist in the last 12 months
- If you are English speaking
Estimated Time Commitment: Over 45 minutes
Compensation: Payment up to $100 may be offered
Project activities may include:
- Group discussion (e.g., focus group)
- Survey
- Office visit
Contact: SRC Research Study Team at stigmalab@mgh.harvard.edu or 617-724-7964 or 617-724-4587