NAMI Ohio

05/04/2026

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05/01/2026

We’re still feeling the energy from the NAMI Ohio Statewide Conference—and now you can relive it! 💙

🎥 You can now rewatch featured speaker sessions from Dr. Amy Acton and Mr. Vivek Ramaswamy and revisit these important conversations on the future of mental health in Ohio.

👉 Check out the full recap and access videos here: https://mailchi.mp/namiohio/2026conferencesummary

Thank you to everyone who joined us—we’re excited to keep this momentum going together.

Re-watch remarks from featured speakers leading Ohio Gubernatorial Candidates Dr. Amy Acton & Mr. Vivek Ramaswamy delivered at the 2026 NAMI Ohio Statewide Conference

04/29/2026

What an incredible few days at the NAMI Ohio Conference!

Thank you to everyone who joined us—your energy, passion, and commitment to improving mental health across Ohio made this gathering truly special. We are especially grateful to our featured speakers, Dr. Amy Acton and Mr. Vivek Ramaswamy, for taking the time to be with us and help spark such an important conversation about the future of mental health in our state.

A sincere thank you as well to Ohio Department of Medicaid Director Scott Partika and Ohio Department of Behavioral Health Director Tia Marcel Moretti for sharing their leadership and insight.

We’re proud to recognize this year’s award winners—Mental Health Champion Liz Henrich and 2026 Affiliate of the Year, NAMI Athens—both shining examples of impact and dedication in action.

And to all of our NAMI Ohio Affiliates, volunteers, partners, and supporters: thank you for the work you do every day and for helping make this year’s conference such a meaningful and enjoyable experience. The strength of our alliance is what moves Ohio forward. 💙

04/23/2026

We’re just days away from the NAMI Ohio State Conference 2026 and Day 1 is shaping up to be an incredible experience!

From powerful featured sessions with Vivek Ramaswamy and Dr. Amy Acton to important conversations with leaders from the Ohio Department of Medicaid and Behavioral Health—this is a day you won’t want to miss.

💬 Who’s joining us on April 27th at the Cherry Valley Hotel? Drop a comment and let us know—you might even find others from your area!

04/14/2026

We’re less than 2 weeks away from the NAMI Ohio 2026 State Conference!

Registration is nearly full and very limited spots remain—don’t miss your chance to be part of it.

We’ve just released an updated agenda featuring powerful speakers, timely breakout sessions, and opportunities to connect with advocates from across the state.

Secure your spot before it’s gone! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-nami-ohio-annual-conference-registration-1981960073934?aff=oddtdtcreator

04/08/2026

Breathe in the fresh spring air and discover the beauty of Ohio State Parks! Spending time outdoors is a great way to boost your mood and well-being. 🌳✨ Ohio State Parks

04/01/2026

🚨 We’re hiring! 🚨

Passionate about youth mental health and making a real impact in Ohio? Join the team at NAMI Ohio as a Youth Program Coordinator and help expand programs that support, educate, and empower young people and families across the state.

This role is all about connection—working with communities, building programs, and creating pathways to care and support.

👉 Learn more & apply: https://namiohio.org/now-hiring-youth-program-coordinator-youth-and-family-division/

03/31/2026

NAMI’s theme for is more than a message — it’s a call to move from silence to healing, together.

For too long, stigma has kept people from speaking openly about their mental health. But when we share our experiences, we create space for understanding, connection, and support.

Every story matters. When you speak up, you remind someone else they’re not alone — and help turn silence into strength.

Join us this Mental Health Awareness Month.
Share your story. Be part of the movement to break the silence: nami.org/mham

NAMI’s theme for this year is more than a message — it’s how we move from silence to healing, together.

For too long, stigma has kept people quiet about their mental health. But when we speak up, we make space for understanding, connection, and healing.

So how do we begin? By sharing our stories.

When you share your story, you show someone else they are not alone. You help turn silence into support — and strengthen the path toward healing for all of us.

Join NAMI this Mental Health Awareness Month.
Share your story. Help break the silence: nami.org/mham

03/25/2026

How can families support a loved one with mental illness who is incarcerated?

Navigating the Criminal Justice System: A NAMI resource for people with mental illness and their families provides information to help families understand their role, communicate effectively, and support access to mental health care during incarceration and beyond.
Learn more at nami.org/CJGuide

How can families support a loved one with mental illness who is incarcerated?

Navigating the Criminal Justice System: A NAMI resource for people with mental illness and their families provides information to help families understand their role, communicate effectively, and support access to mental health care during incarceration and beyond.

Learn more at nami.org/CJGuide

03/20/2026

IMPORTANT: Ohio CIT Conference Registration ends today! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-ohio-cit-conference-tickets-1977509502154?aff=oddtdtcreator

03/18/2026

23.4% of U.S. adults experienced mental illness in 2024.

That’s nearly one in four of our friends, coworkers, neighbors, and loved ones.

Across the country, people just like you are working, creating, competing, laughing, loving, and inspiring every single day while also navigating their mental health.

Mental health conditions are common, and support, understanding, and connection matter 💙

Learn more and explore the data:
https://www.nami.org/mental-health-by-the-numbers/

At NAMI, we embrace the voices of lived experience while using numbers to illustrate the broader impact of mental health conditions on individuals, families, and communities.

It's important to remember that every number represents unique stories from people navigating their mental health journeys.

Whether you are a person with lived experience who wants to see yourself in the data, a student researching mental health conditions, or just someone who wants to learn more, NAMI’s Mental Health By The Numbers is here to help: nami.org/mhstats

03/13/2026

Changes during seasons can be hard. You're doing so much—and you don't have to do it alone.

NAMI Basics OnDemand is here to help you regroup, recharge, and support your child through the rest of the school year.

Free. Online. Self-paced. 💻
nami.org/basics-on-demand

Changes during seasons can be hard. You're doing so much—and you don't have to do it alone.

NAMI Basics OnDemand is here to help you regroup, recharge, and support your child through the rest of the school year.

Free. Online. Self-paced. 💻
nami.org/basics-on-demand