(Originally featured in Bradford Bridge) Hello, my name is Patrick Dowling. I live in Bradford, New Hampshire, in a transitional housing facility for individuals with mental health challenges. I have been a mental health advocate since 2018. I have spoken at the New Hampshire State House in Concord, testified on two bills, and received several […]
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justice involvement resources People with mental illness deserve help, not handcuffs. Yet people with mental illness are overrepresented in our nation’s jails and prisons. All people with mental health conditions who have interacted with the justice system deserve access to quality mental health treatment and the supports they need to lead fulfilling lives. The below
Our February Volunteer of the Month is Anna Berry – Manchester Family Support Group Facilitator! Anna is a wonderful facilitator and a pleasure to work with. In the group setting, her responses to participants are consistently smart, thoughtful, and caring. She creates an environment where everyone feels included and valued. Her positive presence benefits not
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Creative Works Raise Awareness of Youth Mental Health in the Granite State Concord, N.H. (December 22, 2025) – The New Hampshire Children’s System of Care (CSoC) is now welcoming submissions for the eighth annual Magnify Voices Expressive Art Contest. From now until April 26, students in grades 5 to 12 are invited to share original
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December’s Volunteers of the Month are Phoebe Bischoff, Kelly Kean, and David Loomis – Seacoast Family Support Group Facilitators! Phoebe, Kelly, and David embody the heart of our mission by creating safe, welcoming spaces where support group participants feel heard, understood, and empowered. Through compassionate listening and shared experiences, they foster hope and resilience in
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NAMI Next Gen NH is a unique opportunity for Granite Staters, ages 18–25, who are passionate about mental health to gain practical advocacy skills and knowledge, share their stories and be leaders in action. NNG Ambassadors will have unparalleled access to resources and opportunities for engagement, including key statewide events such as This Is My
November’s Volunteer of the Month is Grace Scott! Grace is a true champion for Granite State families. Whether she’s supporting a group, volunteering at events, role-playing for the CIT (Crisis Intervention Team) Program, or stepping in to lead when needed — Grace always shows up with heart and purpose. Her passion for the NAMI NH
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NAMI NH’s network of over 200 volunteers forms the foundation of our work throughout the Granite State. Drawing from lived experience and a deep passion for helping others, these volunteers work to show individuals and families they are not alone, raise awareness, and eliminate stigma and discrimination On Monday, October 27, five exceptional NAMI NH volunteers
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Thank you for joining us for another amazing NAMIWalks New Hampshire! Because of you – our inspiring Walkers, our generous and steadfast sponsors and donors, our dedicated volunteers, and our entire NAMI NH Family – we broke all previous NAMI NH records! Over 2,000 Walkers across 157 teams joined us to raise awareness, crush stigma, and inspire
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