HelpAs in Life, the Marathon is One Step at a Time
“I can’t imagine not being a part of the NAMI-NYC community,” Alex shared.
You Are Not Alone: Making the Miles Count
Kendall’s journey into the world of marathon running might seem unexpected for someone who doesn’t consider herself a runner. As a segment producer for “Good Morning America” and ABC News, her life has always revolved around the fast-paced world of …
From Lived Experience to Lifeline at NAMI-NYC
Susanne
Susie’s path to NAMI-NYC began with a simple yet profound realization—the power of peer support. Introduced to NAMI through another affiliate and a NAMI Connections support group, she instantly knew that this was the community she had been searching for. …
The Pershing Square Foundation Generously Offers $100,000 Match to Help NAMIWalks NYC Reach $1+ Million Goal
The Pershing Square Foundation has offered a generous $100,000 match to help NAMIWalks NYC reach its $1+ million goal.
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 Helpline: You Are Not Alone
Learn more about NAMI-NYC’s Helpline from our Helpline Associate, Shelby Norris.
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.
NAMI-NYC Volunteer Kerensa Ward Named to NYC DOHMH Consumer Advisory Board
New York, April 3, 2023–NAMI-NYC volunteer and participant Kerensa Ward has been named to New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene’s (DOHMH) Bureau of Mental Health Consumer Advisory Board (CAB). “I’m incredibly excited to make a difference on …
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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.