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NAMI Texas

NAMI Texas is an organization of families, friends and individuals whose lives have been affected by mental illness. Together, we advocate for better lives for those individuals who have a mental illness.

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You Are Not Alone

1 in 5 live with a mental health condition. So chances are you or someone you know has been affected.

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A Home is More Important Now Than Ever.

For someone with a mental health condition, the basic necessity of a stable home can be hard to come by.

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Support & Encourage

If someone you know is struggling with a mental health condition, read more about how to support them.

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Understanding Change

Mental health conditions are common in teens and young adults. Read more about what you can do.

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We’re Hiring!

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Organization: NAMI Texas Location: Austin, Texas (Hybrid) Reports to: Board of Directors Position Type: Full-Time, Exempt About NAMI Texas NAMI Texas is a leading statewide nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of Texans affected by mental illness. As the … Read more

NAMI Receives Generous $59M Gift from MacKenzie Scott

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nami.org | Jan 30, 2026 Organization to convene Blue Ribbon Committee to guide thoughtful, long-term impact Arlington, VA — The National Alliance on Mental Illness today announced a $59 million gift from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott, following her $30 million investment … Read more

Effective Support tools for Eating & Substance Use Disorders

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Berlina Wallace-Berube, MACP, MEd, LPC, NCC, Senior Public Health Advisor, Center for Substance Abuse Treatment | samhsa.gov For a lot of Americans, eating disorders (EDs) and substance use disorders (SUDs) are not distinct challenges. Many live with both. In fact, … Read more

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Upcoming NAMI Texas Events

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RSS NAMI – Research News

  • Patient and Staff Experiences with Telehealth for Suicide Prevention in the Emergency Department June 1, 2025
    To understand whether telehealth could help supplement emergency department (ED) resources, researchers implemented the Telehealth to Improve Prevention of Suicide (TIPS) program in two Massachusetts EDs and analyzed patient and staff feedback. The post Patient and Staff Experiences with Telehealth for Suicide Prevention in the Emergency Department appeared first on NAMI.
  • Insurance Status and Mental Health Care during the COVID-19 Pandemic May 1, 2025
    According to new research analyzing data from the Mental and Substance Use Disorder Prevalence Study, which took place during the first two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, adults with a mental health diagnosis and no insurance were less likely to have received outpatient mental health treatment in the past year compared to privately insured adults […]

RSS NAMI – In the News

  • H.H.S. Reverses Decision to Cut $2 Billion for Mental Health and Addiction Services January 14, 2026
    At least a dozen chapters of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, an education, support and advocacy organization for patients and families, also would have had grants terminated. The organization’s New Hampshire affiliate, for example, was due to take a $347,000 cut to programs that support families with children who have mental illnesses, as well […]
  • Trump administration rolls back $2 billion mental health, addiction grant cuts January 14, 2026
    “It was a day of panic across the country. People are deeply alarmed but hopeful that this money is being restored,” said Hannah Wesolowski with the National Alliance on Mental Illness. “This speaks to the bipartisan support in Congress for mental health. We heard from offices on both sides of the political aisle who were working […]
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Helping Those In Need

NAMI started as a small group of families gathered around a kitchen table in 1979 and has blossomed into the nation's leading voice on mental health. Today, we are an association of more than 500 local affiliates who work in your community to raise awareness and provide support and education that was not previously available to those in need.

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From Next Door To Across Texas

Become a Member

Join NAMI Texas and connect with a movement to inspire better lives for residents of Texas who are affected by mental illness. With membership, you'll receive newsletters and updates on mental health news, be able to engage in discussion groups, and have the opportunity to support others who are affected by mental illness financially and emotionally.

Get Involved

Thank you for your generous tax-deductible donation. You are helping us provide support, education and advocacy to thousands of people living with mental illness in Texas.

Get In Touch

The families and members of NAMI Texas are here to help! We offer understanding to anyone concerned about mental illnesses and the treatment of mental illness.

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