Breaking the Stigma at NAMIWalks NYC
Andrea’s journey with mental health advocacy is rooted in relationship to her father, who struggled with schizophrenia.
Andrea’s journey with mental health advocacy is rooted in relationship to her father, who struggled with schizophrenia.
“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.”
Compassionate, empathetic, trained peers and outreach teams are what individuals living with SMI need and deserve to find mental illness recovery.
Chris brings his perspective – and lived experience with mental health challenges — to middle and high school students, parents, and school staff.
“I can’t imagine not being a part of the NAMI-NYC community,” Alex shared.
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 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.
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.
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.