About NAMI NH
NAMI NH is a statewide, grassroots network of affiliate chapters and support groups, staff and volunteers that provide information, education and support to all families and communities affected by mental illness. NAMI NH, through its support and education networks provides opportunities for people, in a safe and comfortable setting, to share each other's pain and promote hope. Together we are working hard to build a better tomorrow for our loved ones and for ourselves.
To reduce stigma and improve quality of life, NAMI NH works actively to raise awareness about mental illness, its treatments, and its impact on consumers of mental health services and their families.
As we strive to accomplish our mission we operate and incorporate cultural competency values and skills into our work with families, consumers and the public.
Improving the lives of all persons affected by Mental Illness or Serious Emotional Disorders
Please review our most recent Annual Reports (above right).
NAMI NH Annual Awards
Mental illness affects 1 in 5 people. People with mental illness can lead productive and successful lives. Often when they do it includes someone who has gone the extra mile to reach out, advocate, or provide an exemplary service for them or on behalf of their families. Each year, NAMI NH recognizes this wonderful individuals at our Annual Awards Ceremony held at the NAMI NH Annual Conference.
NAMI NH’s list of categories of nominees rotates each year. The “unsung hero” category is included each year and was created to include any exceptional individual, regardless of profession or age, that exemplifies a “hero”.
2010 Annual Award Winners
Consumer Empowerment - Karen Dyke
Family Volunteer - Norma Smith
Legislative Leader - Senator Kathleen Sgambati
Mental Health Worker - Jennifer Conley
Psychiatrist - Dr. Stephen Bartels
Unsung Hero - Judge James Leary
Youth Leadership - Lindsey Graham “Miss New Hampshire”
2009 Annual Award Winners
Unsung Hero - Ed Kirby, Co-Facilitator, NAMI Nashua
Outstanding Law Enforcement - Al Wright, Superintendent, Rockingham County Jail
Outstanding Educator - Gary Bisson, Principal, Berlin High School
Outstanding Therapist - Jean Durgin, Nurse, Riverbend Community Mental Health Center
Systems Change - Raymond Coalition for Youth
Outstanding Mental Health Administrator - Mario Brodeur-Fossa, Director of Adult Services, Northern Human Services
NAMI NH recognized for Excellence in Nonprofit Management by The Corporate Fund
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| Above, the Dunfey Award | Elizabeth Merry (President, Board of Directors), Governor John Lynch, and Michael J. Cohen, MA, CAGS, Executive Director of NAMI NH. |
On September 22, 2008, in a ceremony at the Nonprofit Leadership Summit, Governor John Lynch presented NAMI NH with The Corporate Fund’s Walter J. Dunfey Nonprofit Management Award. The award was created to recognize outstanding management skill and talent within the nonprofit sector, and named for Walter J. Dunfey, noted businessman, philanthropist and co-founder of The Corporate Fund.
We are proud to be a recipient of this prestigious award. The hard work of board, volunteers and staff have made NAMI NH the organization that it is today. We also congratulate NH Legal Assistance, who also was a recipient of The Corporate Fund Award.
A video of Michael Cohen's acceptance speech is available here.