Understanding the Legislative Process(+) indicates opportunities for NAMI Mass advocacyIntroducing LegislationEach legislative session is 2 years longCommittee HearingsYour legislator is on at least one committeeWays & Means CommitteeAny bill that impacts state finance comes to the Ways & Means CommitteeFloor VoteA bill may be debated and amended before a voteConference CommitteeA bill has been passed…
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…
Get Involved with NAMI Massachusetts Join NAMI Join now and become part of America’s largest grassroots organization dedicated to improving the lives of people diagnosed with mental health conditions. When you join, you’ll become a member of NAMI at the national, state, and local levels. Join now today Our Programs We provide education, support, and…
We are in this together! You are not alone! On behalf of the NAMI Mass Board of Directors and Executive Director, we feel we would be remiss not to voice our passion for social justice and how appalled we are at the murder of George Floyd in the Powderhorn community of Minneapolis, Minnesota. This is…
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 –…
Job Openings at NAMI Massachusetts The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Massachusetts (NAMI Massachusetts) is a statewide, nonprofit grassroots organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people with mental health conditions, their families, and their caregivers. Founded in 1982, NAMI Massachusetts is a prominent state voice on mental health issues. People who…
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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…