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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

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

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

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