NAMI Northeast Essex Affiliate

04/23/2026

Hi! I would like to invite you to join me in supporting NAMIWalks 2026, the largest and most vibrant mental health event in the United States. This year, NAMIWalk takes place on May 16 at the Boston Common. We are raising funds for our affiliate, NAMI Northeast Essex, and NAMI Mass, our state organization.

Here are some of the programs we sponsored last year:

1. Our ongoing support groups meet twice monthly: Family and Friends Support Group and Connections Recovery support group for people living with mental illness.

2. In Our Own Voice – in two Haverhill locations, Northern Essex Community College and the Universalist Unitarian Church in Haverhill.

3. Mental Health First Aid Training Co-sponsored by NAMI Greater North Shore. For my family, the NAMI Mass Helpline, called NAMI Compass, helped resolve issues with medication changes and insurance coverage. Compass is free for anyone to call to get help for friends, neighbors, or family members, providing resource referrals, emotional support, information about treatments, and help navigating the system of care.

For the 1 in 5 families impacted by mental illness, the need for better information, services, and support can be daunting. Both our local affiliate and the state organization work hard to provide much-needed advocacy, education, and support every day. NAMI also promotes critical awareness here in northeast Massachusetts and beyond, further building our inspiring, borderless mental health community.

For donations to our walk, please use this link: https://www.namiwalks.org/teams/81629/donate.

For more information, email [email protected] or check our website at www.namnortheastessex.org or NAMImass.org.

Many thanks,
Joanna, President, NAMI Northeast Essex Affiliate.

NAMI Mass is a nonprofit which seeks to improve the quality of life for people living with mental health conditions, their families, & their caregivers.

07/09/2025

Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among children and adolescent ages 12-18.

This training covers common signs and symptoms of mental health challenges within this age group, common signs and symptoms of substance use challenges, and how to interact with a child or adolescent in crisis.

This training can be delivered in a 6.5 hour, instructor led sessions, or in a blended in-person and remote format.

Youth Mental Health First Aid is great for:

Teachers
School Staff
Coaches
Camp Counselors
Youth Group Leaders
Parents
Adults who Work with Young Adults

To find a course or contact a Mental Health First Aid Instructor in your area visit MHFA.org or email [email protected]

06/28/2025

We're wrapping up our celebration of the NAMIWalks Massachusetts T-Shirt Contest winners by spotlighting our Most Fun team: Employment Options Clubhouse!

They selected the Witchy Weekend prize basket—featuring passes to the Witch Dungeon Museum, the Witch History Museum, the Peabody Essex Museum, the Salem Witch Museum, a two-night stay at the Hawthorne Hotel, a gift card to the Cheese Shop, and NAMI swag!

Thank you to all the organizations and businesses from the Salem area that provided these awesome prizes– your support is essential in helping us make NAMIWalks Massachusetts such a blast!

Help support Mental Health for All—donations for NAMIWalks Massachusetts are open through July 19th!

👉 Donate here: https://www.namiwalks.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.event&eventID=1823

05/24/2025

On May 8th, the Senate Ways and Means Committee released its budget proposal, which included important steps forward for mental health services. We’re grateful for this progress — and with your continued advocacy, we can ensure the final budget fully meets the needs of our communities

We are asking our community to take action by sending a pre-written email to your state senator, urging them to support five key mental health amendments. To email your senator and read more about these amendments, visit: https://namimass.quorum.us/campaign/124599/

Your voice matters deeply, and we’re truly grateful for your continued support and advocacy.

05/03/2025

NAMI is deeply alarmed following the release of the administration's funding proposal for Fiscal Year 2026, which seeks unprecedented and drastic funding cuts across the federal government. While the proposal is high-level without specifics on all programs that may be impacted, the extent of possible cuts could be devastating for people with mental illness.

Read our full statement: https://www.nami.org/press-releases/nami-statement-on-proposed-federal-funding-cuts-for-fy-2026/

05/03/2025

04/21/2025

📢 This week! Don’t miss NAMI’s Virtual Town Hall:
“Why is Medicaid Important and What’s at Risk?”

➡️ Medicaid is more than a program — it’s vital mental health care for millions.
➡️ 40% of non-elderly adults on Medicaid live with a mental health condition or substance use disorder.
➡️ Changes in Congress could affect access for those who need it most.

🗓️ April 22 | ⏰ 3–4:30 PM ET
✅ Register today and submit your questions for our expert speakers: https://bit.ly/4iH3Zgt

03/24/2025

NAMIWalks Massachusetts 2025
Saturday, May 17th, 2025
Boston Common
Join NAMIWalks Massachusetts for our 22nd annual event! This is our largest event and biggest fundraiser, bringing together people of all ages to combat discrimination, raise funds, and promote awareness of mental health conditions. NAMI Walks helps us fund free peer support and educational programs for individuals living with mental health conditions.

02/19/2025

On February 23, NAMI will be celebrating HelpLines Awareness Day, a day to to highlight the invaluable work of helplines—services that are life-changing for many.

Follow our channels as we showcase videos, images, and information about the NAMI HelpLine and how it has helped millions with support and resources in their mental health journey.

02/19/2025

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