Resources for members of the LGBT+ community and allies. updated June 2022 Resources for Members of the LGBT+ Community Peer Support Groups Try these free mental health focused peer support groups. Peer support groups can be a great way to get free support from other people with a similar experience, without long waits. All groups…
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 Massachusetts is alarmed and disappointed to read the Disability Law Center’s recent findings of serious health and safety violations at Bridgewater State Hospital (BSH). Particularly disturbing are reports of patients being subjected to chemical and physical restraint, unconnected to clinical needs and in violation of the law. All individuals with mental health conditions deserve…
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…
#MentalHealthWhileBlack: Interview With DeeDee's CryJoin us on Tuesday, February 15th at 5:30 pm as we talk to Toy Burton, the Executive Director of local nonprofit, DeeDee’s Cry, about mental health in the Black community, suicide prevention, and her upcoming Mental Health While Black summit. Register Here! Guest: Toy Burton Founder & Executive Director, DeeDee’s Cry Toy Burton…
Mental Health While Black Summit NAMI Mass is proud to co-sponsor the DeeDee’s Cry Mental Health While Black Summit. Join us on Friday, February 18th for discussions about the intersection of mental health and race and how we can support communities of color and other organizations doing this important work.
Let's Talk About Mental Health for All: Communities in ConversationNAMI Massachusetts is hosting 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 have invited a panel of speakers to discuss mental health issues in their…
Finding Home: a 4-part webinarFridays in June at 10 am Join us for a 4-part interactive webinar series about finding housing! Each 1-hour webinar will focus on a different aspect of the housing search. June 4th (week 1) an orientation to the Finding Home guide tips for your housing search and who can help …
NAMI Statement on Violence Against Asian American Community March 18, 2021 ARLINGTON, VA — The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) today released the following statement from NAMI CEO Daniel H. Gillison Jr., regarding the recent violence against members of the Asian American community. “We are deeply saddened by this traumatic event in Atlanta that…
Perspectives on Mental Health: Consequences of Racism and Otherism on Black Americans Saturday, February 27, 2021 10 – 11:30 am This panel discussion addresses unique mental health consequences of racism and otherism on Black Americans. We will discuss access to healthcare, workplace discrimination and bullying, systemic racism and discrimination in the criminal justice system, issues…