NAMI Mass is excited to announce our $150k Challenge! An anonymous donor has promised us $25,000 – but ONLY if we reach $125,000 before midnight, December 31st. All together, that means our end of the year campaign would hit $150,000, a huge goal. Will you help us get there? Update (1/1/2023): This Challenge is now…
Upcoming Holiday ClosuresThe NAMI Massachusetts office will be closed on the following dates, to give our staff time to relax, recharge, and spend time with loved ones during the winter holiday season. This includes our Compass Helpline and peer support, family support, and community education teams.* During this time, staff will be unavailable by phone…
Dr. Myisha Rodrigues joins NAMI Massachusetts as Executive DirectorNAMI Massachusetts (NAMI Mass) is proud to announce that Dr. Myisha R. Rodrigues has joined the organization as Executive Director. Her official start date will be November 28, 2022. With nearly 20 years of experience in the mental health, education, and non-profit sectors, Dr. Rodrigues is committed…
*Update 1/12/2023: The 2022 elections are now over.* In preparing for the NAMI Mass fall 2022 election, the Nominating Subcommittee offers these guidelines to assist in the selection of candidates for a position on the Board of Directors. Background: The NAMI Mass Board of Directors (NAMI Mass BOD) works collaboratively to represent the interests of…
We are accepting workshop proposals for the NAMI Mass Convention! NAMI Massachusetts is pleased to announce that we are accepting workshop proposals for our 40th Annual State Convention, to be held in-person on Saturday, November 5, 2022 at The Westin Waltham. Learn more about the Convention. The theme of this year’s convention is Changing Tomorrow…
Save the dates: NAMI Mass is celebrating 40 years! 2022 marks the 40th anniversary of NAMI Massachusetts. We will begin our celebration on the evening of Wednesday, September 7 at a fundraiser dinner and continue at our 40th Annual Convention on Saturday, November 5. 40th Anniversary Fundraising Dinner Wednesday, September 7, 2022 The Westin Waltham…
Upcoming Training for Speakers: In Our Own Voice & Sharing Our Stories We’re excited to offer training for people who are interested in sharing their personal stories! If you are interested in sharing your story of living with a mental health condition or your story of supporting a family member living with a mental health condition,…
Community Conversations: AAPI Mental Health PanelJoin us Monday, May 16 at 6:30 pm for a panel on AAPI Mental Health, where local leaders will discuss the general perception of mental health in the AAPI community, cultural challenges of (or solutions for) dealing with AAPI mental health, and mental health issues at the intersection of other…
NAMI Smarts for Advocacy Training NAMI Smarts for Advocacy is NAMI’s grassroots program for building strong advocacy skills. February Training Sessions Join us Monday, February 14th or Wednesday, February 16th for a NAMI Smarts deep dive on 988 behavioral health crisis response. The training will offer attendees a deep exploration of the issues related to the implementation…
Registration for NAMIWalks Massachusetts 2022 is Now Open! Register today! Team captains that register 10 or more weeks before the date of the event will receive a light-up keychain as a prize! Learn more about the Walk! Register for the NAMIWalks Massachusetts 20222022 Walk Kick-Off Event The Kickoff Event will be Thursday, March 10th at 7…