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 our greatest strengths – providing a foundation to facilitate change within our community, strengthen the mental health system, eliminate stigma and discrimination, and give help and hope to every person and family in need of support.
In 2025, our volunteers made a real impact, contributing to programs and services including:
- 78 community presentations reaching nearly 2,000 total attendees
- Role-play exercises at 16 Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) classes for a total of 350+ first responders educated
- 97 participants in education programs
- 11 Ending the Silence Presentations for over 300+ total attendees
- 17 tabling events reaching over 3,000 people across NH
- 3 panels with 100+ attendees
- 347 Support groups with over 2,300 attendees, including many new members
- Dozens of meetings with decision-makers in NH’s mental health system.
Please join us this week and every week in sharing our thanks, appreciation, and admiration for our NAMI NH volunteers – hope starts with all of you!
