News & Updates

Meet NAMI Ohio Board Member, Valerie Walker From the time she was a child, Valerie Walker liked taking care of those in need, especially children. She learned it from her mother, Vellier, who was active in church outreach, and her father, Herbert, who volunteered with...

The local Amazon office in central Ohio has selected NAMI Ohio as a recipient of a $10,000 donation as part of their commitment to support non-profit organizations. Local Amazon General Manager Wayne Bateman and Assistant General Manager Jennifer Schrum presented the...

Introducing NAMI Homefront Mental Health Resources, a free, online suite of information and effective strategies to help military service members, veterans, and their families manage stress and increase overall wellness. Sign up now for 24/7 access!

The Columbus Dispatch, November 4, 2021 Death at Gahanna mental health facility raises questions about owners, state oversight Read the article on The Columbus Dispatch website or download here  What a tragic story. The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Ohio...

Dear Friend, NAMI Ohio has worked for years to increase the quality of housing for those with severe and persistent mental illness.  We started the Ohio Adult Care Facilities Association over 20 years ago to advocate for the approximately 5,000 residents who live in...

In this months newsletter: Giving Tuesday - A global day of generosity. How to get involved. REIMAGINE: A Week of Action to Reimagine Our National Response to People in Crisis What's Going on at NAMI Ohio? Upcoming Trainings and Events New ED at NAMI Southwest Ohio...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 14, 2021 Contact: Terry Russell, terry@namiohio.org Columbus, OH: The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Ohio (NAMI Ohio) thanks OhioHealth and their Advanced Practice Providers for their continued commitment to improving the lives...

As #MIAW 2021 comes to a close, we want to share with you a story from one of our NAMI Ohio families. The Heck's have been able to find purpose in the pain of losing their daughter with the creation of the organization 33 Forever, Inc.  The effects of mental illness...