News & Updates
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...
read moreNAMI 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...
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Mental Illness and Racism: Etta’s Story
Mental illness and racism have been unwelcome visitors to Etta M. Almon’s 80 years of life. Hard times may have bent Etta but they have not broken her. She is a retired nurse, parent, boxer, and a dedicated board member of the National Alliance on Mental Illness of...
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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...
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Special Edition: NAMI Ohio & Ohio Adult Care Facilities Association Newsletter
NAMI Ohio and the Ohio Adult Care Facilities Association recently released a special edition newsletter that includes interviews with adult care home operators about how they are dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic and details the efforts our two organizations have...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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