The NAMI Mass Impact Summit is an event focused on addressing and advancing solutions to significant statewide, national, or global challenges. These summits bring together diverse stakeholders, including thought leaders, experts, activists, business leaders, policymakers, and interested individuals, to discuss, collaborate, and take action on issues that have a substantial impact on the world. Get…
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…
As part of our mission to to create societal conditions that promote health, advance justice, and prevent physical and psychological distress, NAMI Massachusetts submits testimony to provide legislators with valuable insights on critical topics in mental health advocacy and policy. Browse our collection of oral and written testimonies below.
Legislative Session: 193rd, 2023-2024 Watch our Deputy Director of Policy, Advocacy, and Communications, Jacqueline Hubbard, testify orally in front of the Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight in support of Rep. Balser’s H.2985, An Act transferring Bridgewater State Hospital from the Department of Correction to the Department of Mental Health.
Legislative Session: 193rd, 2023-2024 Watch our Deputy Director of Policy, Advocacy, and Communications, Jacqueline Hubbard, testify orally in front of the Joint Committee on Financial Services in support of Rep. Decker & Sen. Cronin’s H.989/S.610, An Act for supportive care for serious mental illness.
NAMI Massachusetts Board of Directors NAMI Massachusetts has an all-volunteer Board of Directors, composed of members with a diversity of backgrounds and experiences. They set the budget, establish policies, and provide guidance around NAMI Massachusetts programs and priorities. Six Board members are elected each year by our membership, to serve for three-year terms. Maura BuxtonPresident…
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 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 The Compass helpline at NAMI Massachusetts provides information, ideas, resources, and support to help people navigate the complex mental health system and related systems of care. Compass is staffed by people with first-hand experience navigating the mental health system for themselves or a family member. Contact the…