Your voice made a difference. Today, mental health advocates gathered in Concord to share their support for expanding access to wraparound services for youth and families and to urge House Representatives to pass SB 498. All morning, the halls of the State House were lined with green – with advocates wearing shirts and holding signs […]
Experiences with discrimination can have grave impacts on a person’s mental health. The impacts of stigma and discrimination are pervasive, jeopardizing mental health and wellness not just for an individual but throughout an entire community. This session, NH legislators have introduced several pieces of legislation that would expose transgender and nonbinary Granite Staters to discrimination
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NAMI Next Gen NH Your Voice. Your Story. Real Impact. NAMI Next Gen NH (NNG) is a leadership and advocacy program for Granite Staters ages 18–25 who are ready to take action for mental health. This is your space to speak up, build skills, and help change how mental health is understood and supported across
NAMI On Campus Empower Your Campus: Start a NAMI On Campus NH Club Today Do you want to end mental health stigma and create a more supportive school environment? A student-led NAMI On Campus club can help make that happen. NAMI On Campus NH brings students together to raise awareness, educate peers, and advocate for
April 19 – 25 is Volunteer Appreciation Week 2026! Every year, we recognize this week to celebrate the steadfast and foundational work of our volunteers to advance our mission and improve the lives of all people affected by mental illness and suicide here in New Hampshire. As a grassroots organization, our volunteers are one of
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Every year, NAMI NH provides the opportunity for our community to share who is giving them hope through their work to support mental health and suicide prevention here in the Granite State. Our annual awards recognize important roles such as Volunteer of the Year, Systems Transformation Leader, Mental Health Supporter, Legislator of the Year, and
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by Cheryl Guerin I’m an eighties child, so the term “fast forward” to me means pushing the button on the cassette player to get to the next song. Of course, you have to push it just a little bit, then a little bit more, trying to find that exact right place where the next song
Our March Volunteer of the Month is Heather Walker-White – Education Program Leader In-Training! Heather has been eager to volunteer with NAMI NH for some time and was simply waiting for the right moment to begin the journey. Last spring, she completed the NAMI Family-to-Family class with three of our amazing, passionate, and dedicated volunteers
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(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
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