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.
Andrea’s journey with mental health advocacy is rooted in relationship to her father, who struggled with schizophrenia.
NAMI-NYC is thrilled to announce it has been awarded $750,000 from the federal government as part of the appropriations bill.
“But attending the walk and seeing so many people supporting such a great cause made me realize that mental health is something to be learned about and shared with others.”
Join Emotions Matter and NAMI-NYC on Monday, March 18, 2024, from 7-8:30 PM, in-person at NAMI-NYC for our panel conversation: Understanding Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD).
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.
Gabe Miller offers a tribute to his sister, Dr. Amy Miller and her lifelong struggle with depression.
Medea’s journey to this point has been one marked by resilience, change, and a powerful desire to help others.
“I can’t imagine not being a part of the NAMI-NYC community,” Alex shared.
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 …
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 has offered a generous $100,000 match to help NAMIWalks NYC reach its $1+ million goal.
The Walk is a local day of awareness and community to fight stigma, end discrimination, and support #MentalHealthForAll.
Learn more about NAMI-NYC’s Helpline from our Helpline Associate, Shelby Norris.
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.
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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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.
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’s Chief Operating Officer Lynnette Verges, LCSW-R has been named as a Crain’s Notable Black Leader.
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