On October 17th, the President signed The Commander John Scott Hannon Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act into law. Named in memory of retired Navy SEAL Commander John Scott Hannon, the bill will help former service members through more research and better access to care for mental health conditions. The law will help connect more veterans with more »
Read MoreAs we recognize Suicide Prevention Month, we can all agree that every suicide is a tragedy. Every life is precious and deserves help in times of crisis. What can we do if our friends, colleagues, or loved ones do not seek or want help? We cannot give up on anyone. If you are a Veteran more »
Read MoreNAMI is all about overcoming stigma and accepting folks as they are. Here are events from across the state that address the current issues in our country and community. NAMI Gulf Coast Webinar: “Challenges Minorities Face In Mental Health Care” Monday, July 20, 2020, 1:00PM-2:00PM CT “NAMI Gulf Coast is inviting you to join us as more »
Read MoreNAMI-Brazos Valley has hired Jon Bennett as Executive Director. Jon brings a wealth of experience developing and directing non-profit organizations in College Station, Texas. Jon served 23 years in Non-Profit TV& Radio and 18 of those years as Station Manager at KAMU-TV/FM. He has also taught and assisted in teaching journalism classes for many years at Texas more »
Read MoreFrom nami.org 5/29/2020 The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) today released the following statement from CEO Daniel H. Gillison, Jr., regarding recent racist incidents across the country and their impact on mental health: “The effect of racism and racial trauma on mental health is real and cannot be ignored. The disparity in access to more »
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