Across the state, the rallying call of mental health for all can be heard among advocates and policymakers alike. Though difficult, much was accomplished in the 2024 New Hampshire Legislative Session. Thanks to the work of advocates statewide, several policies passed that directly benefit Granite Staters affected by mental illness and suicide. We celebrate these […]
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NAMI NH Executive Director Susan Stearns and Senator Maggie Hassan Recently, NAMI New Hampshire Executive Director Susan Stearns had the honor of visiting Capitol Hill alongside nearly 100 NAMI Executive Directors. At this exchange, NAMI leaders from across the country had the opportunity to meet with their members of Congress to discuss legislative priorities relating
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December 2024’s Volunteers of the Month are Wendy Wickman and John Dixon! This fall in Ossipee, NH, John and Wendy led the first fully in-person NAMI NH Family-to-Family class since the pandemic, and we couldn’t be more thankful. Although they had already led Family-to-Family in the past, both were willing to go through the training
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by Sam Hawkins Heather Martin at the New Hampshire Legislative Office Building Often, when we talk about advocacy, we talk about the power of stories. Indeed, it is stories of lived experience that form the foundation for change in our communities. For policymakers, stories are a window into the lives and realities of their constituency.
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NH Firearm Safety Coalition Suicide Prevention: A Role for Firearm Dealers and Ranges About the NH Firearm Safety Coalition The New Hampshire Firearm Safety Coalition brings together individuals and organizations with a broad range of views on gun ownership who share a concern with safety and with preventing suicide. The group includes: gun shops and
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eating disorders resources When you become so preoccupied with food and weight issues that you find it harder and harder to focus on other aspects of your life, it may be an early sign of an eating disorder. Without treatment, eating disorders can take over a person’s life and lead to serious, potentially fatal medical
resources for immigrants and refugees NAMI New Hampshire programs and supports are open to all individuals and families affected by mental health conditions and suicide. The mental health resources below offer support specifically for our community members who are immigrants and refugees. Welcoming NHWelcoming New Hampshire is a coalition of organizations around the state focused
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resources for military and veteran families Military & Veteran Family-Specific Support The Veterans Crisis Line serves Veterans, service members, National Guard and Reserve members, and those who support them. Call 988 and press 1, text 838255, or chat online. Manchester VA Medical Center provides primary care and specialty health services, including mental health services, long-term
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maternal mental health resources The National Maternal Mental Health Hotline provides free 24/7 confidential support, resources and referrals to pregnant and postpartum mothers facing mental health challenges (and their loved ones). Call or text 1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262). Postpartum Support International Helpline (Available 8am-11pm EST): Call or text 1-800-944-4773 New Hampshire Resources National Resources Government Resources Educational Resources
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substance use disorders resources Substance use disorders — the repeated misuse of alcohol and/or drugs — often occur simultaneously in individuals with mental illness, usually to cope with overwhelming symptoms. The combination of these two illnesses has its own term: dual diagnosis, or co-occurring disorders. Either disorder (substance use or mental illness) can develop first. According
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