NAMI Massachusetts Annual Business Meeting

Save the Date! The Annual Business Meeting will be held on December 13, 2023, 7:00-8:00 PM via Zoom. Connect with affiliates, vote for new board members and bylaws, and discuss organizational matters. Dive into insightful panels for a well-rounded experience. Don’t miss this opportunity to contribute and connect! Keep reading to learn more about this…

NAMI Mass Statement Condemning NYC Mayor Adams’ Declaration To Involuntarily Hospitalize Homeless Individuals Living With A Mental Health Condition

NAMI Mass Statement Condemning NYC Mayor Adams’ Declaration To Involuntarily Hospitalize Homeless Individuals Living With A Mental Health Condition

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’…

Our Team

Dr. Myisha R. RodriguesExecutive Director Myisha R. Rodrigues, PhD, LMHC (she/her) is currently the Executive Director of NAMI Massachusetts. With nearly 20 years of experience in the mental health, education, and non-profit sectors, Dr. Rodrigues is committed to facilitating the well-being and development of individuals, organizations, and systems through transformative coaching, strategic initiatives, and continuous…

Resources for People who Have Experienced Sexual Trauma

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. Contents… Immediate Support Peer-Led Groups Online Communities Reads Resources Especially for Men Other Resources Immediate SupportNational Sexual Assault Hotline Get information, resources, and support from a trained support…

NAMI Mass Convention

40th Annual 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…

Board of Directors Election

2022 Annual Meeting & Board of Directors Election Last year’s Annual Meeting of the Members of the National Alliance on Mental Illness of Massachusetts, Inc. (“NAMI Massachusetts”) took place on Saturday, November 5, 2022. The Annual Meeting is the portion of our Annual Convention at which we conduct the official business of electing new directors…

Kids and Teens

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 Conversation

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…

Jobs & Internships

The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Massachusetts (NAMI Mass) is a statewide, nonprofit grassroots education, support, and advocacy organization dedicated to improving the lives of people with mental health conditions and their families. Founded in 1982, NAMI Mass is one of the prominent state voices on mental health issues. Those who are interested in…