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NAMI-NYC’s 2023 Seeds of Hope Gala Raises $780,000 and Counting for Mental Health Prevention Programs

Tue, 17 Oct 2023 23:00:09 +0000

NAMI-NYC raised $780,000 and counting at its 2023 Seeds of Hope Gala Celebration at the iconic Ziegfeld Ballroom on Monday, October 2.

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NAMI-NYC, Leader in Workplace Wellness, Announces Summer Fridays Forever

Wed, 23 Aug 2023 17:41:34 +0000

New York, NY, August 21, 2023—The National Alliance on Mental Illness of New York City (NAMI-NYC), a leader in workplace wellness, announced today that it will be implementing “Summer Fridays Forever” or half days on Fridays all year round. The …

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NAMI-NYC Welcomes New Board Members Natasha Bowman, Cindy Helen Brea, and Matt DeMasi

Tue, 13 Jun 2023 15:28:12 +0000

NAMI-NYC is proud to welcome three new Board Members, Natasha Bowman, Cindy Helen Brea, and Matt DeMasi.

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The Pershing Square Foundation Generously Offers $100,000 Match to Help NAMIWalks NYC Reach $1+ Million Goal

Mon, 15 May 2023 18:00:59 +0000

The Pershing Square Foundation has offered a generous $100,000 match to help NAMIWalks NYC reach its $1+ million goal.

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NAMI-NYC Volunteer Kerensa Ward Named to NYC DOHMH Consumer Advisory Board

Mon, 03 Apr 2023 17:13:18 +0000

New York, April 3, 2023–NAMI-NYC volunteer and participant Kerensa Ward has been named to New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene’s (DOHMH) Bureau of Mental Health Consumer Advisory Board (CAB). “I’m incredibly excited to make a difference on …

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NAMI-NYC Welcomes New Board Members Steve Nadel, Barbara Spitzer, and Jason Tompkins

Mon, 20 Mar 2023 17:12:04 +0000

NAMI-NYC is proud to welcome three new Board Members, Steve Nadel, Barbara Spitzer, and Jason Tompkins.

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NAMI-NYC Chief Operating Officer Lynnette Verges Named Crain’s Notable Black Leader

Thu, 16 Feb 2023 20:53:24 +0000

NAMI-NYC's Chief Operating Officer Lynnette Verges, LCSW-R has been named as a Crain’s Notable Black Leader.

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NAMI-NYC Launches Second Year of Wall Street Mental Health Collaborative for Financial Services Industry

Tue, 14 Feb 2023 23:40:30 +0000

NAMI-NYC is launching the second year of its Wall Street Mental Health Collaborative (Collaborative) designed exclusively for financial services providers.

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The Value of Shared Lived Experience

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 19:14:34 +0000

Oliver started volunteering with us during the pandemic. His eagerness to help left a huge impression on participants and facilitators; they raved about him. Oliver would go the extra mile while hosting. He would share relevant information and check in …

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NAMI-NYC Response to Mayoral Address on November 29

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 20:00:00 +0000

AOT is a last resort mechanism, not a mental health response. People living with SMI have a right to person-centered and recovery-oriented mental health care.

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