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Our July Volunteers of the Month are our NAMI Next Gen NH Ambassadors – Delaney, Mia, Erin, and Marena! We are proud to recognize the NAMI Next Gen (NNG) NH Ambassadors, Delaney, Mia, Erin, and Marena, as our NAMI NH July Volunteers of the Month. As some of the first NAMI Next Gen Ambassadors here […]

NAMI NH Annual Awards & NAMI Exemplary Psychiatrist Award Recognize Granite Staters Dedicated to Improving Lives Affected by Mental Illness and Suicide (L to R): Fred Poisson; Nancy Fennell; Dr. Patrick Hattan; Jaime Rose-Kelly; Pierce Connolly; Timothy Weeks; Officer James Gould (Photo credit: Rob Zielinski of RobImage) On June 25th, a group of remarkable Granite

Our June Volunteer of the Month is Kelly Casey! Kelly became a NAMI NH In Our Own Voice Presenter after being inspired by a colleague who had been volunteering in the role for years — a perfect example of the ripple effect of hope. Today, Kelly shares her story with communities across New Hampshire, inspiring

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

Discrimination has a direct negative impact on mental health, particularly youth mental health. A 2024 study showed that 68% of transgender and nonbinary young people in New Hampshire reported experiencing symptoms of anxiety, 44% experienced depression, and 40% seriously considered attempting suicide. These outcomes result in large part from experiences with discrimination and being unable

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

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

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

(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