HelpBreaking Mental Health Stigma at NAMIWalks NYC + Mental Health Street Fest
In celebration of Mental Health Awareness Month, NAMIWalks NYC + Mental Health Street Fest creates community and breaks stigma around mental illness.
NAMI-NYC Supports Eliminating Exam Requirement for Licensed Master Social Workers
This bill will repeal the unnecessary requirement of the licensing exam, which has disproportionately barred Black, brown, and older test takers from receiving their license—despite graduating from accredited Masters’ program.
NAMI-NYC Awarded $750,000 Federal Earmark to Enhance Mental Health Family Support and Peer-Based Programs
NAMI-NYC is thrilled to announce it has been awarded $750,000 from the federal government as part of the appropriations bill.
Response to Five-Point Plan to Protect New Yorkers on the Subway
Compassionate, empathetic, trained peers and outreach teams are what individuals living with SMI need and deserve to find mental illness recovery.
Program Changes
We will be posting any changes to program dates and times on this page. We will also let you know if a program or group will not be meeting in person. December/ January Changes There will be no in-person groups …
NAMI-NYC Responds to NYC Preliminary Budget for FY 2025
This is not the time to make cuts to the nonprofit sector providing a safety net to underinvested and at-risk New Yorkers with mental health challenges.
NAMI-NYC’s 2023 Seeds of Hope Gala Raises $780,000 and Counting for Mental Health Prevention Programs
NAMI-NYC raised $780,000 and counting at its 2023 Seeds of Hope Gala Celebration at the iconic Ziegfeld Ballroom on Monday, October 2.
NAMI-NYC, Leader in Workplace Wellness, Announces Summer Fridays Forever
New York, NY, August 21, 2023—The National Alliance on Mental Illness of New York City (NAMI-NYC), a leader in workplace wellness, announced today that it will be implementing “Summer Fridays Forever” or half days on Fridays all year round. The …
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NAMI-NYC Director of Policy and Advocacy Kimberly Blair Named to City & State’s Who’s Who in Government Relations List
NAMI-NYC’s Policy Director Kimberly Blair has been recognized and named to City & State’s prestigious Who’s Who in Government Relations List.
NAMI-NYC Will Host Mental Health Street Fest and Walk at Seaport
The Walk is a local day of awareness and community to fight stigma, end discrimination, and support #MentalHealthForAll.
NAMI-NYC’s Response to the Murder of Jordan Neely
We are shocked and saddened by Jordan Neely’s murder. The only thing sadder is that this 24-year-old man is walking away.
NAMI-NYC’s Request for Family Support Included in the NYC Council’s Mental Health Roadmap
The Mental Health Roadmap proposes – for the very first time – funding for family support and educational programs to assist New Yorkers caring for loved ones with mental health challenges.
NAMI-NYC Applauds NYC Council’s Response to Mayor’s FY24 Preliminary Budget, Stresses Need for Family Support
We urge the Speaker and City Council to consider one key missing factor—a modest investment of $250,000 towards our one-of-a-kind, evidence-based family support programs.
The Connor Sheehan Fund Supports NAMI-NYC’s Ending the Silence Program
The Connor Sheehan Fund has donated $20,000 to NAMI-NYC’s Ending the Silence program, which addresses our nation’s youth mental health crisis.
NAMI-NYC Welcomes New Board Members Steve Nadel, Barbara Spitzer, and Jason Tompkins
NAMI-NYC is proud to welcome three new Board Members, Steve Nadel, Barbara Spitzer, and Jason Tompkins.
To Help New Yorkers with Serious Mental Illness, We Must Invest in Peer and Family Services
If we truly want to put an end to the recurring pattern of innocent lives being taken by the NYPD, it is imperative the City follows the Correct Crisis Intervention Today of New York City’s (CCIT-NYC) model, which centers peers and has no police involvement.
Maybelline Sponsors NAMI-NYC Black Minds Matter Support Groups
In celebration of Black History Month, Maybelline donated $5,000 to support NAMI-NYC’s free, community based Black Minds Matter support groups.
NAMI-NYC Chief Operating Officer Lynnette Verges Named Crain’s Notable Black Leader
NAMI-NYC’s Chief Operating Officer Lynnette Verges, LCSW-R has been named as a Crain’s Notable Black Leader.
NAMI-NYC Launches Second Year of Wall Street Mental Health Collaborative for Financial Services Industry
NAMI-NYC is launching the second year of its Wall Street Mental Health Collaborative (Collaborative) designed exclusively for financial services providers.
NAMI-NYC Anuncio de Servicio Público
Rompiendo el estigma sobre la salud mental para proveedores de cuidado en la comunidad latina Nueva York, NY, 1ro de febrero, 2023 — NAMI-NYC está lanzando un Anuncio de Servicio Público (PSA), con el objetivo de alcanzar y romper el estigma …
NAMI-NYC Responds to NYC Preliminary Budget for FY 2024
In the Executive Budget, we must prioritize meaningful investments into community-based services and public hospitals. We also urgently need supportive housing for people living with serious mental illness.
NAMI-NYC Applauds Hochul’s $1B Mental Health Investment, But Continues to Call for More Peer-Led Community Programs, Psychiatric Beds, and Supportive Housing
We are grateful for Hochul’s $1B investment in mental health care, but we still need more peer-led community programs, psychiatric beds, and supportive housing units.
NAMI-NYC’s Tanisha Malcom Named to NYC DOHMH Consumer Advisory Board
“As someone that identifies as a peer who has utilized mental health services to manage my bipolar diagnosis for roughly two decades, I look forward to sharing my expertise with our City’s leadership.”
Emergency Request Filed to Stop City’s Unconstitutional Mental Health Involuntary Removal Policy
Emergency request filed in ongoing class action litigation to reform the City’s mental health crisis response and stop routine abuses December 8, 2022 A broad coalition of public interest groups and people with mental disabilities filed an emergency request to …
Advocacy Snapshot: The State of Mental Health Policy in NYC
BREAKING NEWS: NAMI-NYC’s Response to City’s Proposed Involuntary Hospitalizations Based on “Meeting Basic Needs” “AOT is a last resort mechanism, not a mental health response. People living with SMI have a right to person-centered and recovery-oriented mental health care. Instead …
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Helpline Volunteer Recruitment Open
THIS IS CLOSED Applications accepted until January 3, 2023 About our Helpline The NAMI-NYC Helpline is a peer-run phone service that is operated by trained volunteers and staff members who are living with a mental health condition and/or identify as …
Testimony: We need in-house mental health professionals in family shelters
RE: Intro. 0522-2022, a Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring mental health professionals in families with children shelters Good afternoon Chair Ayala and members of the Committee on General …
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Suicide Prevention for Non-Clinicians
Everyone plays a role in reducing the number of suicides to zero. This session will promote the ability of non-clinical personnel to identify people at risk for death by suicide and respond appropriately by helping them get needed services. Among …
NAMI-NYC Named as Finalist in NYC Imagine Awards
NAMI-NYC was named a Finalist in the Rising Star category in The 2nd Annual NYC Imagine Awards.
NAMI-NYC’s Executive Director Matt Kudish Named Crain’s Notable LGBTQ Leader
The National Alliance on Mental Illness of New York City (NAMI-NYC)’s Executive Director Matt Kudish is a Crain’s 2022 Notable LGBTQ Leader. “I’m honored to be recognized as a Crain’s Notable LGBTQ Leader. Throughout my career, I’ve been proud to …
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NAMI-NYC Awarded Stigma Reduction Grant from New York State Office of Mental Health
The National Alliance on Mental Illness of New York City (NAMI-NYC) received one of seven awards statewide totaling $105,000 from New York State Office of Mental Health. The award supports community-based organizations in their efforts to address and reduce the …
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La Línea de Ayuda de NAMI-NYC ofrecerá apoyo adicional en español para la comunidad latina afectada por enfermedades mentales
Nueva York, NY, 16 de mayo, 2022 – La Alianza Nacional de Enfermedades Mentales de la ciudad de Nueva York (NAMI-NYC), una organización dirigida por compañeres que ayuda a familias e individues afectados por enfermedades mentales, ahora ofrece servicios adicionales …
Decriminalize Mental Illness – Rally & Press Conference
We must decriminalize people with mental illness. Join us when NAMI-NYC hosts a press conference and rally on the steps of New York City City Hall. NAMI-NYC has consistently advocated for non-police response to mental health emergencies, which has come …
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NAMI-NYC Celebrates 40 Historic Years During May’s Mental Health Awareness Month
“THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF NEW YORK CITY” STAR, AUTHOR & MENTAL HEALTH ADVOCATELEAH McSWEENEYNAMED GRAND MARSHAL OF NAMI-NYC’S ANNUAL “WALK” FUNDRAISER EVENT ANDFIRST-EVER MENTAL HEALTH STREET FESTIVAL HOSTED BYNYC DRAG ARTIST, TELEVISION PERSONALITY & LGBTQIA+ ADVOCATEMARTI CUMMINGS FEATURING LIVE MURAL PAINTINGS …
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Testimony: Investments to Address a Second Pandemic, the Mental Health Crisis, in NYC
Good Afternoon Chair Linda Lee, Chair Lynn Schulman and Members of both the Committee on Health, and Committee on Mental Health, Disabilities, and Addictions. My name is Kimberly Blair, and I am here to testify as the Manager of Public …
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Psychedelics and Mental Health Treatment
There is growing scientific and public interest in the potential of psychedelics – such as MDMA, psilocybin, ketamine – as mental health treatment options. Learn about promising research on the effectiveness of psychedelics as mental health treatment, the legislative status …
Los psicodélicos y el tratamiento de la salud mental
Existe un creciente interés científico y público en el potencial de los psicodélicos (sustancias como MDMA, psilocibina y ketamina) como opciones de tratamiento de salud mental. Únase a nosotros para obtener más información sobre: unas investigaciones de la efectividad de …
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NAMI-NYC Launches “Wall Street Mental Health Collaborative”
Deutsche Bank Joins As Founding Partner First-of-its-kind, year-long mental health initiative, designed exclusively for Wall Street to reduce stigma surrounding mental health challenges for financial services employees and the industry at-large Collaborative is part of NAMI-NYC’s continued expansion of signature …
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Introducción a Medicaid y Medicaid HARP
Si cree que podría ser elegible para Medicaid o si tiene Medicaid y podría usar servicios adicionales, únase a nosotros. Discutiremos cómo navegar Medicaid y el Plan de Salud y Recuperación (HARP, por sus siglas en inglés) de Medicaid. Esta …
Medicaid 101 and Introduction to Medicaid HARP
If you think you might be eligible for Medicaid or if you have Medicaid and could use additional services, join us to learn about navigating Medicaid and the Medicaid Health and Recovery Plan (HARP). This presentation is provided by the …
¡Dígalo! Habilidades de resolución de conflictos para la autodefensa
¡Aprenda habilidades de un experto en mediación para ayudarle a defenderse! Comunicarse durante un conflicto puede ser difícil. Sin embargo, ¡la forma en que nos comunicamos es importante! Este taller demostrará habilidades que puede aplicar en situaciones cotidianas. A veces …
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Coalition Sues Mayor de Blasio for Failing to Provide a Safe, Non-Police Response to New Yorkers Experiencing Mental Health Crises
NYPD has routinely violated constitutional rights by killing, injuring, and forcing hospitalizations of people with mental disabilities December 29, 2021 A broad coalition of public interest groups and people with mental disabilities filed a class action lawsuit today against the …
Representaciones de la manía y la depresión: un diálogo comunitario
Las películas y la televisión forman nuestras percepciones y nuestras expectativas – de nosotros mismos y de los demás. Vernos a nosotros mismos reflejados en la pantalla puede ser una validación poderosa; pero cuando nuestras experiencias son ridiculizadas, distorsionadas o …
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Intro to Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Heard of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), but want to learn more? Join us for an overview of this evidence-based approach. Get a sense of what DBT is, its uses, and how it can benefit you and your loved ones. We’ll …
COVID, Racism, & Xenophobia – the Impact on Asian-American Mental Health
The COVID-19 pandemic has fueled an undeniable rise in xenophobia and anti-Asian racism, taking the form of everything from microaggressions to physical violence. This fear and violence has an impact on mental health — on top of the effects of …
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2020 Impact Report Is Here
As you know, last year was a year like no other. All of NAMI-NYC’s programs and services moved online in mid-March of 2020. But we barely skipped a beat. We kept our operations open and available to any New Yorker …
Adolescent Social Media Use and Suicide Risk
An AFSP NYC Chapter Research Connection Rates of suicide among adolescents have increased over the past decade. This increase has coincided with the widespread adoption of social media, leading many to question a potential link. However, researchers have only recently …
The Future of Workplace Mental Health
The Future of Workplace Mental Health COVID upended every facet of our lives, including causing a tectonic shift in where and how we work. As more people receive the vaccine, workplaces are exploring what the new normal will look like …