News & Updates
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...