Greetings!

Did you know registration is now open for our 39th Annual Conference? This incredible, robust virtual conference will take place Friday October 15th and Saturday, October 16th, 2021!

This year, our robust and ambitious conference will feature up to 40 keynote presentations and breakout sessions hosted by national and state decision-makers, content experts, and advocates covering critical, relevant topics like:
  • Self-care and resilience during COVID-19;
  • Specific diagnoses and treatment options;
  • Social community supports and benefits;
  • Special audiences and populations including rural and BIPOC communities;
  • Policy issues like criminal justice, health care reform, and early intervention;
  • and more!

Membership pricing is as low as $40* for both days, so register now and take advantage of this awesome rate while you can!

Not a NAMI Member? You can join the NAMI Alliance now at: https://nami.org/About-NAMI/Join-NAMI
Sponsor this incredible event!
In appreciation of your sponsorship, sponsors will receive ad space in our program mailed to all attendees, sponsors, and presenters; a virtual sponsorship booth in the official conference platform; recognition as a sponsor announced on our social media pages and in conference updates; and much more.

We will also work with you directly to understand your organization's needs and make sure you are getting the most out of your sponsorship.

CovidCONNECT FREE Story Sharing Session this Thursday!
The COVID-19 pandemic is a once-in-a-generation event. The pandemic has affected all aspects of our lives, upending our usual patterns of work and home and bringing suffering and death to thousands.

Across Maryland, those who have personal experience with COVID-19 have important experiences to share with us. You are invited to join us for a special, free program on Thursday, August 5th, 2021 at 5:00 pm where COVID survivors who participate in the CovidCONNECT Peer Support Group will share their personal journeys with the COVID-19 virus and their stories of hope and recovery.  

Visit the CovidCONNECT website at covidconnect.health.maryland.gov to learn more and to register.
Newest Resources and Events:
How to Use the Solutions Suite for Health and Recovery
NAMI Ask the Expert welcomes Dr. Judith Cook who will highlight the Solutions Suite for Health and Recovery, a no-cost suite of tools, curricula and implementation manuals for programs and activities designed to foster improved health, wellness and recovery.

What's Ours is Yours
Thursday, August 19th, 2021:
This live, virtual webinar will provide information about free, publicly available health resources created by the Department of Veteran Affairs. Attendees will be introduced to resources such as the VA App Store, the VA’s collection of apps for individuals, families, and couples focused on a variety of topics including mental, physical, and behavioral health, and VA Whole Health resources, which support integrated physical, mental, and social well-being.

Spread the word and join NIMH for their first Instagram live event on August 24! NIMH expert Dr. Krystal Lewis will discuss causes or triggers of stress and share coping techniques to help reduce anxiety and improve the transition back to school. 

The Pro Bono Counseling Project now has a WARMLine!
Call the Pro Bono Counseling's mental health WARMLine today. You'll talk with someone who will listen to your concerns and refer you to additional resources. Dial 410-598-0234 and speak with a caring mental health professional who will listen to your needs now.

Click Here for our NAMI Maryland Recorded Webinars and Associated Fact Sheets
Become a critical part of the NAMI Alliance and join us as a member! Your yearly membership dues grant you access to the latest mental health updates, get exclusive discounts for events, use your voice to vote for the NAMI Board of Directors, gain access to the NAMI Advocate and our quarterly newsletters, and more. Plus, a single payment gives you a membership across all three tiers: National, State, and Local! Join now at: http://namimd.org/become_a_member