One of NAMI’s main goals is to ensure that people get help early. Since mental health conditions typically begin during childhood, adolescence or young adulthood, we have compiled essential information and resources intended to help young people get the mental health support they need.
How to Talk to Your Teen About Suicide
Refer to this blog post from the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) for a deeper dive into communicating effectively with your teen about suicide.
Navigating a Mental Health Crisis
Resource guide for those experiencing a mental health crisis.
Divert to What? Community Services That Enhance Diversion
Many communities are committed to diverting people with mental illness away from the criminal justice system. However, in order to do so, communities need effective mental health services, such as outpatient, inpatient and crisis care. This publication is meant to help communities identify the gaps and opportunities in their existing system that will enhance their efforts to divert people from justice system involvement.
National Alliance on Mental Illness | Your Journey
NAMI is the National Alliance on Mental Illness, the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.