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…
On 4/3, NAMI Mass hosted our second Panel of Advocacy Day, Promoting Mental Health Equity in Massachusetts. View the replay below.
On 4/3, we hosted our first Panel of Advocacy Day, Crisis Response in Massachusetts. View the replay below.
Dr. Myisha R. RodriguesExecutive Director Myisha R. Rodrigues, PhD, LMHC (she/her) is currently the Executive Director of NAMI Massachusetts. With nearly 20 years of experience in the mental health, education, and non-profit sectors, Dr. Rodrigues is committed to facilitating the well-being and development of individuals, organizations, and systems through transformative coaching, strategic initiatives, and continuous…
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 Compass is the helpline at NAMI Massachusetts. Compass provides free information, ideas, resources, and support to help people across the state navigate the complex mental health system and related systems of care. The Compass Helpline is staffed by people with first-hand experience navigating the mental health system for…
2022 Annual Meeting & Board of Directors Election Last year’s Annual Meeting of the Members of the National Alliance on Mental Illness of Massachusetts, Inc. (“NAMI Massachusetts”) took place on Saturday, November 5, 2022. The Annual Meeting is the portion of our Annual Convention at which we conduct the official business of electing new directors…
Kids and Teens Find resources for families with kids and teens. Contents… Getting Mental Health Treatment Resources Especially for Teens Resources for Siblings Resources for Parents Getting Mental Health TreatmentResources for Finding a Therapist William James Interface 617-332-3666 The William James Interface is a free service that provides referrals to mental health providers for…
Resources for Older Adults This is a resource collection for older adults and their supporters Contents… Support groups Other direct support Self help resources Other resources Resources for supporters Support groups…Older Adult Peer Support Call meets every other Friday 11 am – 12 pm call-in number: 781-219-0710 hosted by the Northeast Recovery Learning Community There’s…
Resources for People in the Asian American and Pacific Islander Community Contents… Looking for support? Need help finding a mental health professional? Online communities Self help resources Mental Health Focused Organizations Resources for Members of the LGBT+ Community and Family Other Organizations Looking for support? Try these free peer support groups. Peer support groups can…