Mental Illness Awareness Week 2026
In 1990, the U.S. Congress established the first full week of October as Mental Illness Awareness Week in recognition of NAMI’s efforts to raise mental illness awareness. Since t
Pride Month 2026
We celebrate Pride Month each June by providing information on mental health and support for our LGBTQI+ communities. The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Questioning Pl
Mental Health Awareness Month 2026
We mark Mental Health Awareness Month (MHAM) each May to help break the silence and heal through connection. As we do each year, we are encouraging our community to share […
Take Action: Help Preserve the Vital Statewide Medi-Cal Mobile Crisis Benefit
Earlier this year, a proposed state budget was presented that eliminates the statewide Medi-Cal Mobile Crisis benefit. NAMI California strongly opposes this proposal because for in
DYI Day for Mental Health
Did you know that Saturday, April 4 is National DIY Day? A day with a goal to encourage everyone to take on a DIY project or engage in creative activity […]
Community Voices: Begin Again
What does it mean like to begin again? For many community members we serve, it has meant beginning again in relationships, in healing, and in the daily work of caring […]
Black History Month 2026
Consider these facts this Black History Month: Black adults are 20% more likely to report serious psychological distress than white adults. The suicide rate among Black youth has
New NAMI Warmline for Families/Caregivers
The NAMI Family Caregiver HelpLine is a free, confidential service providing caregiver-led support, tools and strategies, trusted guidance, and connection at every stage of the car
Community Voices: Depression
Share your insights to help us end mental health stigma and support others in our community. More time? Answer more questions here!
