NAMI Greater Houston

NAMI Greater Houston NAMI Greater Houston envisions a healing community where all persons affected by mental illness can experience resiliency on the road to wellness.

The mission of NAMI Greater Houston is to provide advocacy, education, support and public awareness so that all individuals and families affected by mental illness can build better lives. NAMI Greater Houston is challenging one of the greatest unmet needs in society: Mental Illness. One in five families in any given year is touched in some way with a serious mental illness. Mental illnesses are biological brain disorders. In fact, mental disorders together account for more than 15 percent of the overall burden of disease from all causes--even more than for all forms of cancer. While mental illnesses have an immense impact on individuals and families, less than half of those who suffer from these disorders seek care. The prevalence of stigma, shame and guilt are the most acknowledged reasons why many people suffer and are denied full participation in society. For many, mental illness is still a taboo topic, and is an illness that is treated as if it is unrelated to our physical well-being. Mental illness deserves the same compassion, understanding and access to treatment and support in the same manner that is given to other biological illnesses. At NAMI Greater Houston we support individuals living with mental illness and their families, and we advocate ensuring that they are treated respectfully and fairly. We envision a future where there is a well-funded community-based mental health system using proven quality treatments, and where people with mental illness are not heavily represented in the criminal justice system. We also envision a well-informed public that understands that we can change the face of mental illness through support, education and advocacy. At the heart of our efforts, we are the catalysts of change in our community and every step we take we strive to offer hope, reform and health to all Houstonians through support, education, and advocacy. We welcome you to our page and we hope that you will find the information and resources you desire, and that you will join forces with us as we stand for change! Learn More:

To learn more about NAMI Greater Houston, call us at (713) 970-4483 Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:30PM (CST)
Visit our website: www.namigreaterhouston.org
Contact SEA Center: www.namigreaterhouston.org/s-e-a/

💚 Today is World Mental Health Day!Mental health is more than a conversation we have once a year. It’s a part of our eve...
10/11/2026

💚 Today is World Mental Health Day!

Mental health is more than a conversation we have once a year. It’s a part of our everyday lives, shaping how we think, feel, connect, and experience the world around us.

Yet for too many people, stigma, misunderstanding, and barriers to care make seeking support harder than it should be.

At NAMI Greater Houston, we believe that everyone deserves to be heard, understood, and supported. No one should have to navigate mental health challenges alone.

This , we encourage you to make awareness meaningful. Check in on a loved one. Listen without judgment. Advocate for accessible mental health care. And remember to extend that same compassion to yourself.

💚 Awareness starts the conversation. Compassion keeps it going. Action creates change.

Together, we can build a community where mental health is prioritized and support is within reach.

🌐 Discover NAMI Greater Houston's FREE support groups, educational programs, and mental health resources, and help us spread the word!

10/11/2026

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Have you ever attended a NAMI class and wished more families had access to that same knowledge and support? 💙Here's an o...
10/08/2026

Have you ever attended a NAMI class and wished more families had access to that same knowledge and support? 💙

Here's an opportunity to help make that happen!

NAMI Greater Houston is looking for individuals who are passionate about supporting families navigating mental health challenges to become certified NAMI teachers!

We're recruiting new teachers for our Family-to-Family and NAMI Basics education programs, and our upcoming FREE online certification training dates have been updated!

📅 NEW TRAINING DATES:

💚 Family-to-Family Teacher Certification
October 23–25, 2026
Application Deadline: October 20

💜 NAMI Basics Teacher Certification
November 13–15, 2026
Application Deadline: November 10

Both trainings are offered online at no cost, with 16 hours of instruction across three days.

As we work to bring more mental health education and support to families throughout Greater Houston, we need more people willing to share their knowledge, compassion, and lived experiences.

If you've participated in a NAMI class, have experience supporting a loved one, or know someone who would make a wonderful teacher, we'd love to hear from you!

📩 Apply or learn more: [email protected]
📞 Questions? Contact Ava Conde at 713-970-4495.

Applications and interviews are required. Please review the flyers for eligibility details.

Sometimes, the support that changes a family's life begins with someone willing to share what they've learned.

Help us reach our next generation of NAMI teachers by sharing this opportunity with your community!

Mental health support starts with knowing where to turn.Tomorrow, Angelina Hudson, MPA, CEO of NAMI Greater Houston, wil...
10/07/2026

Mental health support starts with knowing where to turn.

Tomorrow, Angelina Hudson, MPA, CEO of NAMI Greater Houston, will speak at the LEOH Fall Program’s Town Hall at Bellaire UMC.

She’ll highlight the wide range of NAMI programs and services available to families, caregivers, and others seeking mental health support.

📅 Thursday, October 8, 2026
🕚 11:15 AM–12:15 PM
📍 Family Life Center, Bellaire UMC

We look forward to connecting with the LEOH community and sharing resources that help people find support, understanding, and hope.

Attending? Follow the on-site signage to the meeting room.

Help spread the word by sharing this post! 💙

Paws for Mental Health at ExxonMobil Wellness Center today!NAMI Greater Houston was so grateful to be part of “Take a ‘P...
10/07/2026

Paws for Mental Health at ExxonMobil Wellness Center today!

NAMI Greater Houston was so grateful to be part of “Take a ‘Paws’ to Interact with Puppies!” 🐾💚

What a wonderful opportunity to connect with employees, share mental health resources, and learn more about the important role of service dogs in supporting wellbeing. We were especially honored to be invited to this wellness-centered event alongside just a few other community partners!

Thank you for welcoming NAMI Greater Houston, sharing lunch with us, and creating such a warm, joyful space focused on wellness, connection, and mental health. We are grateful for partnerships that make it possible to bring mental health education and resources directly to the workplace and community.

And, of course, the puppies made it even better! 🐶💚

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10/07/2026

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10/06/2026

Mental health check-in 💙 but actually answer it.

Have you eaten? Slept enough? Talked to someone you trust? Left your room? Been pretending you’re okay when you’re not?

Sometimes checking in with yourself is the first step toward getting the support you need. You don’t have to wait until things feel unbearable to reach out.

This Mental Illness Awareness Week, take a moment to check in with yourself and someone you care about. 💙

Today, I had the pleasure of attending the launch of Axios Live: “Beyond the Breakthrough: Texas’ Clinical Research Boom...
10/06/2026

Today, I had the pleasure of attending the launch of Axios Live: “Beyond the Breakthrough: Texas’ Clinical Research Boom” here in Houston, and I truly enjoyed being part of such an important conversation.

The event brought together leaders across healthcare, research, business, and government to explore Houston’s growing life sciences ecosystem and what this momentum means for our region.

I was especially pleased to hear from Cari Gallman, Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Chief Policy Officer at Bristol Myers Squibb, whose company is making a significant $2.3 billion investment in a new manufacturing campus in Houston.

As ED/CEO of NAMI Greater Houston, I see opportunities like this through a community lens. Houston’s growth in healthcare and life sciences creates tremendous opportunities—but we must also ensure that mental health, health equity, access to care, and the well-being of our workforce and communities remain part of the conversation.

Today was a reminder that Houston is positioned to lead—and NAMI Greater Houston is committed to being at the table as our city’s future continues to unfold.

Innovation is powerful. Partnership makes it transformational.

First responders carry so much for our communities, and their mental health and family wellbeing deserve support, too. 💙...
10/06/2026

First responders carry so much for our communities, and their mental health and family wellbeing deserve support, too. 💙

Join NAMI Greater Houston @ The Resilient Responder Workshop for First Responders and Their Families, hosted by the Behavioral Health & Su***de Prevention Task Force: Montgomery County

📅 Monday, October 19, 2026

⏰ 5:30 PM–8:00 PM

📍 The Woodlands Emergency Training Center
16135 I-45 S, Conroe, TX 77385

This FREE evening will provide practical conversations, resources, and support around su***de awareness, burnout, resilience, relationships, partner support, children’s wellness, and first responder resources.

🍽️ Dinner provided

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Families welcome

🎨 Supervised activities available for children ages 6+

🕠 Dinner, kids check-in & resources begin at 5:30 PM

🗣️ Workshop sessions begin at 6:30 PM

Whether you serve as a firefighter, law enforcement officer, EMS professional, dispatcher, or support a loved one who does, this event is an opportunity to connect, learn, and strengthen resilience together.

Scan the QR code on the flyer to register.


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9401 SW Freeway Suite 1234
Houston, TX
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