Are you a young adult that is passionate about mental health advocacy and eager to make an impact at the state level? NAMI Massachusetts is launching a NEXTGEN Youth Advisory Council, modeled after NAMI National. NEXTGEN aims to represent diverse voices of young adults (18-25) across the state, ensuring that their voices, needs, and ideas…
Eliza T. Williamson appointed as Executive Director of NAMI Massachusetts Woburn, Massachusetts – The Board of Directors of NAMI Massachusetts (NAMI Mass) proudly announces the appointment of Eliza T. Williamson as Executive Director of NAMI Massachusetts. Eliza brings a wealth of experience to her new role, having worked in the non-profit sector in Massachusetts for…
Resources for People who have Non-Consensus Experiences This is a resource list for people who hear voices, see visions, see visions, have unusual perceptions, negotiate alternative realities, or have other non-consensus experiences that are often labeled as psychosis and their supporters. Download a pdf of this page (pdf). updated December 2024 Looking for more resources?…
Here at NAMI Massachusetts, we want to uplift and support the efforts of NAMI-NYC for the work they are doing to combat Mayor Adams’ declaration to involuntarily hospitalize homeless individuals living with a mental health condition. While we want to promote more public dialogue around said community members, we do not approve of Mayor Adams’…
NAMI Massachusetts Staff TeamExecutive Director Eliza T. Williamson, M.Ed., MFA, CPSExecutive Director Eliza (she/her) is a writer, national trainer, speaker, curriculum developer, and advocate. Prior to her appointment as Executive Director, her role at NAMI Mass was Deputy Director of Programs, overseeing all programming for the organization, including peer, family and community education programs, as…
Resources for People who Have Experienced Sexual Trauma This is a resource list for people who have experienced sexual trauma including sexual abuse, sexual assault, and rape. Download a pdf of this page (pdf). updated December 2024 Need additional resources related to sexual trauma? Reach out to our Compass Helpline! The Compass Helpline is available…
State ConventionCelebrating 40 Years of NAMI Massachusetts: Changing Tomorrow Together Saturday, November 5, 2022 The Westin Waltham 70 3rd Avenue, Waltham Thank you to all who have registered for the NAMI Massachusetts 40th Annual Convention: Changing Tomorrow Together! At this time, our registration has closed. A reminder that there will be no day of registration…
Kids and Teens Find resources for families with kids and teens. Contents… Getting Mental Health Treatment Resources Especially for Teens Resources for Siblings Resources for Parents Getting Mental Health TreatmentResources for Finding a Therapist William James Interface 617-332-3666 The William James Interface is a free service that provides referrals to mental health providers for…
Let's Talk About Mental Health for All: Communities in ConversationNAMI Massachusetts hosted a series of panels focused on how diverse communities think about and address mental health, experience specific barriers, contemplate changes needed, promote recovery and healing, and build resilience. We invited a panel of speakers to discuss mental health issues in their communities and…
Family Support Below is a collection of support resources family members, friends, and other caregivers of people dealing with mental health symptoms or related experiences. updated September 2024 Need help figuring out which family support option would work best for you? Looking for more family support options beyond what is listed? Reach out to our…