Stepping Up Initiative
Mental illness affects 30 percent of all inmates in Ohio jails, triggering a growing public health crisis and avalanche of unnecessary costs to taxpayers. Stepping Up, a state and national collaborative effort led here by former Ohio Supreme Court Justice Evelyn...
NAMI Ohio’s Social Justice Statement
NAMI Ohio, “the state’s voice on mental illness” is governed by a 28-member board of directors. There are six members from four different regions of the state; three At-Large members and a Consumer Council representative. This is a very diverse group of members...
A New Number for Mental Health Emergencies
A new three-digit number - 988 – to call when people are experiencing mental health emergencies has been signed into law by President Trump. The 988 number IS NOT expected to be operational until July 2022. It will join 911, the well-known, nationally used number for...
CSU NAMI on Campus Virtual Walk Donation Match
NAMI Ohio will match any donation dollar-for-dollar up to $5,000. Mental Health disparities disproportionately affect the African American community. With stigma and suicide rates on the rise, Central State University (CSU), a historically black college in southern...
Hope Haney Receives Eagle Award
As a child, Hope Haney loved watching The Lone Ranger show on television. Later, she became a fan of the Green Hornet and Batman. Haney eventually realized her TV heroes had one thing in common: they all fought for justice. Haney’s three-decades of being a champion...
COVID-19 & Managing Stress
Pandemics can be stressful The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic may be stressful for people. Fear and anxiety about a new disease and what could happen can be overwhelming and cause strong emotions in adults and children. Public...
Nationwide Children’s Hospital Recruitment – Open Positions
Nationwide Children's Hospital is currently recruiting for staff RN positions to work in the Behavioral Health Pavilion. Click on the links below to read job descriptions and information on how to apply. Staff RN - Nursing BH8A Adolescent Unit...
National Alliance on Mental Illness of Ohio Commends Governor DeWine for Expanding Telehealth
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 17, 2020National Alliance on Mental Illness of Ohio Commends Governor DeWine for Expanding Telehealth In Response to COVID-19 Crisis, NAMI Ohio appreciates increased access to behavioral health providers as the demand for crisis...
The Epidemic within the Pandemic
Co-Authored by Steve Martenet, President, Anthem BCBS in Ohio and Jack Sherman, President of NAMI Ohio As we’ve flattened the COVID-19 curve in Ohio, we’ve seen disturbing spikes in suicide, depression, substance use disorder, anxiety and other...
YouthMOVE Ohio Zoom Peer Groups
YouthMOVE Ohio will be hosting weekly Zoom Peer Groups every Sunday and Thursday evening through AugustMeeting Schedule:Sundays's at 7:30pm EST starting June 21st through August 30thJoin Sunday Zoom Meeting through Website or App:...
Weekly Parent Zoom Meetings
NAMI Ohio PAC will be hosting a weekly Parent Zoom meeting every Wednesday form 12:00 pm-12:45 pm. This will be an opportunity to hear the presenter, have a Q & A with the speaker(s), and connect with other parents.The link for the week's meeting will...
NAMI Lake County, OH has an immediate opening for a School Outreach Coordinator
NAMI Lake County, located in Painesville, is seeking applications for a School Outreach Coordinator. See job description and application requirements below. School Outreach Coordinator Position specifics:Part-time, non-exempt, hourly position with flexible...
The passing of YouthMOVE State Youth Council Alumni and NAMI advocate Jerrone McAdoo
It is with great sadness that NAMI and YouthMOVE Ohio announces the passing of YouthMOVE State Youth Council Alumni and NAMI advocate Jerrone McAdoo on June 4, 2020.Jerrone lost his battle with sickle cell anemia at just 27-years-old.Jerrone was born in...
Thanking our Mental Health Heroes!
These days we hear a lot about the selflessness of nurses, doctors and health care aides on the front line of the COVID crisis. They are, in a very clear and real sense, risking their own health to provide much needed care to those suffering with this...
Meet Our Newest NAMI Ohio Intern, Danielle!
Hello, my name is Danielle Smart, and I am very excited to be working with NAMI Ohio as an intern to complete my master’s of social work at The Ohio State University. I received my bachelor's of social work, with a minor in women’s, gender, and sexuality...
Purchase Face Mask and Receive NAMI Membership
NAMI Franklin County is currently selling embroidered face masks for $10 and each purchase includes a NAMI membership. The face masks are available in three different colors and two sizes. Contact Laurita at NAMI Franklin County for more...
Thank You for Supporting Individuals Living on Ohio ACF’s!
The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Ohio and the Ohio Adult Care Facilities Association want to thank individual and community donors for their generosity during the COVID-19 pandemic by providing more than $350,000 used to purchase critical supplies for...
Guidance Document on Reopening In-Person Behavioral Health Services
The Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS ) has released a new resource to aid behavioral health providers in re-opening in-person services. Click HERE to download the Guidance on Reopening In-Person Behavioral Health Services resource guide.
The coronavirus pandemic is pushing America into a mental health crisis
Washington Post: https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2020/05/04/mental-health-coronavirus/ The coronavirus pandemic is pushing America into a mental health crisis Anxiety and depression are rising. The U.S. is ill-prepared, with some clinics already on the brink of...
Mental Health Month
Each year millions of Americans face the reality of living with a mental illness. During May, NAMI Ohio joins the national movement to raise awareness about mental health. Each year we fight stigma, provide support, educate the public and advocate for...
Working with Youth During a Pandemic
Working with Youth During a Pandemic The YouthMOVE Ohio State Council Continues to Work and Support Youth During Covid-19 Crisis YouthMOVE (YM) leaders across Ohio have worked to create ways to support each other and their communities during the Shelter in Place...
Ohio Launches Toll-Free ‘COVID Careline’
Ohio Launches Toll-Free ‘COVID Careline’ to Provide Emotional Support for Ohioans Amid Coronavirus Pandemic: 1-800-720-9616 COLUMBUS –The Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS) today joined with Governor Mike DeWine and RecoveryOhio to...
Helping Families and Children Cope with Challenges During the COVID-19 Pandemic
By: Alan Johnson, NAMI Ohio Her world fell apart the first week Shabbo Ferguson couldn’t go to school. The 13-year-old girl from Dublin in Franklin County, the adopted daughter of Celeste and Jimmy Ferguson, has post-traumatic stress disorder...
Working to Protect Ohio’s Residents Living in Group Homes
Written by: Alan Johnson Mark Zidian is like everyone else struggling through the COVID-19 pandemic: he worries about buying milk, bread, cleaning products, toilet paper and other necessities. But Zidian’s shopping list is much larger than most: he needs...
Staying Connected During “Stay at Home”
Written by: Alan Johnson As the COVID-19 virus continues to take a heavy toll statewide, the National Alliance on Mental Illness Ohio and its local affiliates are finding innovative ways to help using video meetings, conference calls and “virtual walks.” The virus...