Jobs & Internships

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…

Photos

NAMI Mass Photos NAMI Mass Advocacy Day Advocacy Day 2019 Advocacy Day 2017 NAMIWalks Massachusetts 2019 NAMIWalks Massachusetts 2018 NAMIWalks Massachusetts 2017 NAMIWalks Massachusetts 2016 NAMIWalks Massachusetts 2015 NAMIWalks Massachusetts NAMI Mass Convention 2019 Convention – Leominster 2018 Convention – Norwood 2017 Convention – Taunton 2016 Convention – Sturbridge 2015 Convention – Leominister NAMI Mass…

State Service Systems

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

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

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

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…

Resources

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

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…