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…
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…
About the Compass Helpline Acerca de Compass Helpline Compass is the helpline at NAMI Massachusetts. Compass provides free information, ideas, resources, and support to help people across the state navigate the complex mental health system and related systems of care. The Compass Helpline is staffed by people with first-hand experience navigating the mental health system for…
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…
Resources for Older Adults This is a resource collection for older adults and their supporters Contents… Support groups Other direct support Self help resources Other resources Resources for supporters Support groups…Older Adult Peer Support Call meets every other Friday 11 am – 12 pm call-in number: 781-219-0710 hosted by the Northeast Recovery Learning Community There’s…
Resources for People in the Asian American and Pacific Islander Community Contents… Looking for support? Need help finding a mental health professional? Online communities Self help resources Mental Health Focused Organizations Resources for Members of the LGBT+ Community and Family Other Organizations Looking for support? Try these free peer support groups. Peer support groups can…
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…
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. updated September 2024 Need additional resources related to sexual trauma? Reach out to our Compass Helpline! The Compass Helpline is available Monday through Friday, 10 am to 6…
#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…
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…