On February 27, 2020, Attorney General Maura Healey announced agreements with five insurers and two health benefits administrators to improve parity compliance and enforcement in the Commonwealth. This is an important step in improving access to behavioral health services and will effect up to 1 million people in the state. You can watch a short…
On Tuesday, May 7th, Lori Krinksky (President of NAMI Central Middlesex) and Monica Luke (Chair of the NAMI Mass Advocacy Committee) testified at the State House in support of H913 – An Act to increase consumer transparency about insurance provider networks S610 – An Act to increase consumer transparency about insurance provider networks S592 –…
The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Massachusetts (NAMI Mass) is a statewide, nonprofit grassroots education, support, and advocacy organization dedicated to improving the lives of people with mental health conditions and their families. Founded in 1982, NAMI Mass is one of the prominent state voices on mental health issues. Those who are interested in…
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State Services State services for people with disabilities About the Department of Mental Health (DMH)About the Department of Mental Health slides (pdf – open in new window) About the Department of Mental Health handout (pdf – open in new window) Department of Mental Health (DMH)The Department of Mental Health (DMH) provides supports to eligible people…
Legal Resources Resources for navigating the legal system Road Map through the Criminal Justice System for People with Mental Health Symptoms in Massachusetts (2020 update)This guide is for people dealing with mental health symptoms, their families, and other supporters. Far too often mental health symptoms are interpreted as criminal behavior. The Roadmap explains the essentials…
Employment Resources for finding and keeping employment Massachusetts Rehabilitation CommissionThe Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission (MRC) houses the state’s Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) program, and help people with disabilities find and keep employment. Learn more about Vocational Rehabilitation Learn about the MRC Ombudsman Learn about the Client Assistance Program ClubhousesClubhouses help people diagnosed with mental health conditions people…
Family Support & Education Find support and education for family members of people who are dealing with mental health symptoms NAMI Family Support GroupsNAMI Family Support groups are free support groups for family members, friends, and other caregivers of people diagnosed with a mental health condition. Groups are led by NAMI-trained facilitators and provide a…
Mental Health Resources Navigating a Mental Health Crisis Resources and ideas for navigating a crisis that you or a loved one is experiencing. Peer Support Support and information from another person who has had experiences that are typically labeled as mental health symptoms. Family Support Find support for family members of people who have been…
Upcoming Events NAMI Mass Advocacy Day Advocacy Day is when NAMI Mass members and supporters tell our legislators what we care about most! This year we will be focusing on Access to Care issues, Funding requests and Mental Health Issues in the Criminal Justice System. Learn more about NAMI Mass Advocacy Day NAMIWalks Massachusetts NAMIWalks…