NAMI Columbia, MO

04/25/2026

04/24/2026

FINALLY! Good news:
Over the two and a half years following the 2022 rollout of the 988 national su***de prevention hotline, the rate of su***des among young people in the United States dropped 11 percent below projections, decreasing most sharply in states with a higher volume of answered 988 calls, a new study has found. You can learn more from the NAMI link here:

Decreased su***de rates among young people in states with higher 988 usage is a promising sign that 988 is making a difference, says Hannah Wesolowski, chief advocacy officer for the National Alliance on Mental Illness.

04/24/2026

Join NAMI Columbia, MO, Columbia/Boone County Department of Public Health and Human Services, and Children's Grove with over 20 other agencies to observe Children's Mental Health Awareness Week, Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at the Shelter Insurance Fountain. We'll also be part of the state-wide observance in Missouri.

04/23/2026

Did you know NAMI offers free, educational webinars? Check out the last one!

As we mark 100 episodes of Hope Starts With Us, we’re reflecting on a core idea:

Mental health care improves when people come together to advocate, educate, and act.

This episode with Dr. Christine Crawford and Dr. Ken Duckworth explores how far we’ve come — and the shared responsibility ahead.

“We have to show up.” — Dr. Christine Crawford

Watch the full episode: https://bit.ly/4sP8U3T

04/20/2026

Thank you, Marilyn Monroe, for this perspective.

04/17/2026

This is the first year for the Cannabis Use Disorder Prevention and Awareness Week. It's April 15-22.
Research highlights a range of potential health impacts associated with frequent or heavy cannabis use.
Click below to learn more from the Addiction Policy Forum about health risks associated with cannabis use.
https://www.addictionpolicy.org/post/cannabis-use-disorder-health-impacts

04/16/2026

Join us in preparing for Mental Health Awareness Month in May! Throughout April, we are seeking your stories of lived experience and healing.

Learn how to submit your story at nami.org/mham
Come together in our community of voices, and help us end the stigma, one story at a time.

04/13/2026

Need more information about Psychiatric Advance Directives in Missouri! Here you go!
Ten commonly asked questions about PAD’s for Missouri

Please note: the following 10 FAQs are designed to provide a quick and accessible guide to what your state’s statutes say – or do not say – about PADs. The FAQs do not attempt to provide a complete picture of the law in your state, nor can they take the place of legal advice.
https://nrc-pad.org/states/missouri-faq/