NAMI Massachusetts

NAMI Massachusetts Providing free education, support, & advocacy for people affected by mental health conditions in MA. It includes a videotape, personal testimony and discussion.

NAMI Mass offers the following education and support programs, all of which are free of charge to participants. The NAMI Family-to-Family education program is a 12-week course for family caregivers of individuals with mental illness. The Family-to-Family curriculum utilizes a variety of teaching techniques and includes a broad range of topics such as: Information about specific disorders; coping s

kills, handling crisis and relapse; listening and communication techniques; and problem solving and limit setting; rehabilitation. For more information please visit: http://www.namimass.org/programs/nami-family-to-family. NAMI Basics education program is the new signature six class course for parents and other caregivers of children and adolescents living with mental illnesses who developed the symptoms of mental illness prior to the age of 13. For more information please visit: For more inormation please visit: http://www.namimass.org/programs/nami-basics. NAMI In Our Own Voice (IOOV) is a presentation given by trained people in recovery. It enriches the audience’s understanding of how people in recovery cope with the reality of their illnesses while recovering and reclaiming productive lives. For more information please visit: http://www.namimass.org/programs/nami-in-our-own-voice. NAMI Connection is a weekly peer recovery support group 90 minute meeting for people in recovery where experiences, coping strategies, and encouragement and understanding are shared. For more information visit http://www.namimass.org/programs/nami-connection-recovery-support-groups2. NAMI Family Support Group for Caregivers is a monthly support group 90 minute meeting for family members and other caregivers of individuals with mental illness. NAMI Connection and NAMI Family support group for caregivers are facilitated by trained volunteer peers and are located all across the Commonwealth. 39 support groups were offered statewide and approximately 585 people were helped in 2010. For more information please visit http://www.namimass.org/programs/nami-caregiver-support-groups. The Crisis Intervention and Diversion Project seeks to prevent the unnecessary arrest, detention, and incarceration of individuals who live with mental illness. In order to effect this social change, the Project will develop a statewide strategy to create and promote high quality police and first responder training programs on interacting with persons living with mental illness. For more details and resources please visit http://www.namimass.org/programs/nami-mass-crisis-intervention-and-diversion-project. The NAMI Mass helpline is where callers, from around the Commonwealth and out of state, find an empathetic ear with a helpful yet professional demeanor. We listen and direct them to the resources they need. Our resource library has many publications (some in Spanish and Chinese) all available to the public free of charge. The NAMI Mass website is where anyone with access to the internet can access an abundance of information and assistance anytime.

05/31/2026

Concluding our CBS/WBZ Boston Mental Health Awareness Month PSA series, today we’re focusing on youth and young adults 💙

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), one in seven young people ages 10 to 19 experience a mental health condition globally. Supporting young people in their mental health journeys is essential, and providing tools, resources, and space for self-advocacy can make a lasting impact.

NAMI Massachusetts offers two youth and young adult focused initiatives: NAMI On Campus, which supports mental health clubs on high school and college campuses, and the NEXTGEN Youth Advisory Council for 18 to 25-year-olds, uplifting diverse youth voices across the state ✨

Thank you for following along with our Mental Health Awareness Month series, and thank you to CBS/WBZ Boston for your partnership 💙

05/30/2026

Next in our CBS/WBZ Boston Mental Health Awareness Month PSA series, we’re highlighting support groups 💙

Support groups can be incredibly helpful for individuals living with mental health conditions, as well as for their family members and caregivers. NAMI Massachusetts offers a range of peer-led support groups for both those experiencing mental health conditions and those supporting loved ones.

These groups help participants better understand mental health conditions, learn strategies for managing symptoms and crises, build meaningful connections, and feel supported throughout their healing journeys ✨

To learn more about NAMI Mass support groups, visit: https://namimass.org/nami-mass-programs/

Concluding our AAPI Month Spotlight Series, today we’re highlighting the Asian Mental Health Collective (AMHC) 💙 AMHC wa...
05/29/2026

Concluding our AAPI Month Spotlight Series, today we’re highlighting the Asian Mental Health Collective (AMHC) 💙

AMHC was founded in 2020 by community members living with mental health conditions, along with therapists and advocates who wanted to create a space for Asian communities to openly discuss mental health. What began as a viral Facebook group and in-person meetups has since grown into a powerful online community centered on connection, support, and healing.

AMHC provides culturally informed therapy resources, peer-led support groups, and learning communities that recognize and honor the diversity within Asian identities and experiences. Since its founding, the organization has expanded beyond destigmatization efforts to help cultivate a stronger culture of care within Asian communities.

AMHC also created the first and largest Asian therapist directory and hosted the first online Asian Mental Health Conference ✨

Thank you, AMHC, for creating such an important space for people to connect, share their experiences, and explore the intersections of identity and mental health.

To learn more about their work and services, visit: https://www.asianmhc.org/

05/29/2026

Only one week left to enter our giveaway to win two grandstand tickets (section G16, row 11) to see Noah Kahan at his sold-out concert at Fenway Park on July 7th!

🎟 Suggested donation: $25 per entry
💙 Every donation = 1 entry
📅 Entries close at midnight on Friday, June 5
📣 Winner announced Monday, June 8

Learn more about the giveaway and donate here: https://namimass.org/nami-massachusetts-noah-kahan-concert-giveaway/

You must be 18 years of age or older to participate and you can enter as many times as you’d like.

Good luck!

Providing free education, support, & advocacy for people affected by mental health conditions in MA.

05/29/2026

We’re continuing our CBS/WBZ Boston Mental Health Awareness Month PSA series, and today we’re focusing on stigma 💙

Stigma remains one of the biggest barriers preventing people from getting the mental health care they need. On average, there is an 11-year delay between the onset of symptoms and the start of treatment, and stigma plays a major role in that gap.

Stigma thrives in silence, but open conversations and sharing experiences in safe, supportive spaces can help foster connection, understanding, and healing ✨

Stay tuned for more!

05/28/2026

Moving right along with our CBS/WBZ Boston Mental Health Awareness Month PSA series, today we’re highlighting the importance of social connection 💙

Mental health conditions can sometimes cause us to withdraw from the people around us, but meaningful social connection can play a powerful role in supporting our wellbeing. Staying connected to friends, family, and community can help stabilize mood, provide comfort during difficult moments, and remind us that we are not alone.

Supportive relationships can also help us navigate crisis, build resilience, and continue healing throughout our mental health journeys ✨

Stay tuned for more PSAs throughout the week!

05/27/2026

Continuing our WBZ / CBS News Boston Mental Health Awareness Month series, today we’re focusing on self-care 💙

Getting a good night’s sleep, eating a balanced diet, and staying active through moderate exercise are all important forms of self-care that can support mental wellness. At the same time, it’s important to remember that everyone’s mental health journey looks different, and self-care should reflect what works best for you ✨

Whether it’s finding joy in your favorite activities, staying connected with loved ones, or allowing others to support you, self-care is about creating routines and connections that help you feel grounded and fulfilled.

Stay tuned for more throughout the week! 🌟

NAMI Massachusetts Executive Director Eliza T. Williamson was honored this past week by the American Association of Suic...
05/26/2026

NAMI Massachusetts Executive Director Eliza T. Williamson was honored this past week by the American Association of Suicidology (AAS) in St. Louis, where she received the Transforming Lived Experience Award. Eliza is alongside Jenna Baker, CEO of AAS, and Amy Sagen, Chief Transformation Officer at AAS.

In her acceptance speech, Eliza reflected on her journey into mental health advocacy, sharing:

"Fifteen years ago, I saw a flyer in a local coffee shop for a program run by NAMI. And what I discovered was a grassroots movement built on a radical idea: that the people most impacted by mental health — those of us living with conditions, and the families who love us — belong at the center of conversations about system reform. Not at the margins. At the center. I've really never looked back."

Congratulations, Eliza, on this well-deserved recognition and thank you for your leadership, advocacy, and dedication to the mental health community.

05/26/2026

We’re so excited to be partnering with WBZ / CBS News Boston for Mental Health Awareness Month 💙📺

Throughout the week, we’ll be sharing PSAs focused on important mental health topics to help ensure everyone has access to safe, affordable care while also supporting their mental wellness in everyday life.

Today’s PSA focuses on AI and why it should never replace clinical mental health care. Working with a licensed therapist is an essential part of treatment, and meaningful care is built on clinical expertise, trust, and human connection 💬

Stay tuned this week for more PSAs and conversations around mental health awareness ✨

NAMI Mass wishes everyone a Happy Memorial Day. We honor the sacrifice of those who gave their lives in service to our c...
05/25/2026

NAMI Mass wishes everyone a Happy Memorial Day. We honor the sacrifice of those who gave their lives in service to our country and recognize the invisible wounds that many service members and their families carry.

To support those who have served, we are including mental health resources for veterans and their families.

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331 Montvale Avenue, Suite 200
Woburn, MA
02129

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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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