Board of Directors Announcement We are pleased to announce the following individuals have been elected to serve on the NAMI Mass Board of Directors: Brandon Jones Brandon is a new member of the Board of Directors. Brandon has witnessed the profound impact of structural issues like poverty, racism, and ableism on mental health challenges. As…
Join us in a conversation on suicide prevention with Heather Palacios, founder of Wondherful, Inc. Join us on Saturday, January 6th, 2024, from 1 pm to 3 pm at the Middleton Senior Center / Council on Aging, 38 Maple Street, Middleton, MA 01949, for a talk featuring Heather Palacios, Founder of Wondherful, Inc. Wondherful is…
Office Closed for Winter BreakIn the spirit of the winter holiday season, the NAMI Massachusetts office will be closed from Monday, December 25th, to Tuesday, January 2nd. This Winter Break is dedicated to providing our hardworking staff with an opportunity to relax, recharge, and spend cherished moments with loved ones. Please note that this closure…
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…
Join us in conversation with Charlene Zuffante, Child, Youth & Family Deputy Commissioner Join us Wednesday, November 15th at 7:00 pm on Zoom for an engaging conversation with the new Deputy Commissioner of Child, Youth, and Family (CYF), Charlene Zuffante. This event is a unique opportunity to connect, discuss, and share insights on vital matters…
NAMI Mass Members will elect directors to join the Board of Directors at its Annual Meeting in the fall. Apply to join NAMI Mass Board of Directors Please read the guidelines below before submitting an application. The Annual Meeting will take place at the beginning of November (date TBD.) Members eligible to vote at the…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 19th, 2023 BOSTON, MA – NAMI Massachusetts, the state branch of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is proud to host the 19th Annual NAMIWalks Massachusetts this weekend, rain or shine. The Walk will take place on May 20th, 2023, at Artesani Park in Boston, and participants can register online…
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…
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.
NAMI Announces REIMAGINE: A 988 Week of Action, Nov. 15th – 19th A mental health crisis deserves a mental health response — and people in crisis and their families deserve better than the current system. That’s why NAMI is hosting REIMAGINE: A Week of Action to Reimagine Our National Response to People in Crisis, taking place Nov. 15–19. Throughout…
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…
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 …
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…
Special Needs Law Month: Living with a Mental Illness A special 3-part virtual program from the Massachusetts Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) in conjunction with NAMI Massachusetts! NAMI Massachusetts is pleased to partner with the Massachusetts Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) on this special 3-part…
Join us for virtual In Our Own Voice presentations during Mental Health Awareness Week! We’ll be hosting virtual In Our Own Voice presentations via Zoom in celebration of Mental Health Awareness Week! Join us for a powerful presentation that aims to change attitudes, assumptions, and stereotypes about people living with mental health conditions. Two trained…
The Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) is initiating an intensive effort to redesign the front door of behavioral health. Together, we will imagine a system that presents a no-wrong-door point of entry. A system with same-day access, that defines community-based emergency and urgent care responses and untangles the maze that has been…