[NYCU] December 12, 2023

Table of Contents Featured Events Programs Advocacy Resources Featured In 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.…

[NYCU] December 5, 2023

Table of Contents Featured Events Programs Advocacy Resources Featured In 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.…

[NYCU] November 28, 2023

Table of Contents Featured Events Programs Advocacy Resources Featured It’s Giving Tuesday. Will you consider giving a gift to NAMI Massachusetts? Our Compass Helpline has received over 4,000 inquiries this year alone. Together, let’s create a world where support knows no bounds. We have Compass Helpline staff by the phones ready to support individuals with…

[NYCU] November 21, 2023

Table of Contents Featured Events Programs Advocacy Resources FeaturedDouble Your Impact this Holiday Season! Exciting News! We’re thrilled to announce that the William B. & Anngenette G. Tyler Fidelity Gift Fund is spreading holiday cheer by MATCHING all donations made to NAMI Mass! Your generosity will make an even greater impact, as they will match…

[NYCU] November 14, 2023

Table of Contents Events Programs Advocacy Resources EventsJoin Us In Conversation With Charlene Zuffante, Child, Youth & Family Deputy Commissioner 15 November 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,…

NAMI Massachusetts Annual Business Meeting

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…

Written and Oral Testimony

As part of our mission to to create societal conditions that promote health, advance justice, and prevent physical and psychological distress, NAMI Mass 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.

NAMI Mass Oral Testimony in support of 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 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.

Board of Directors

NAMI Massachusetts has an 18-member all-volunteer Board of Directors. The Board is composed of NAMI Mass members with a diversity of experiences and backgrounds. They set the budget, establish policies, and provide guidance around NAMI Mass programs and priorities. Six Board members are elected each year by our membership at the annual state Convention, to…