NAMI Arapahoe / Douglas Counties

05/09/2025

Routine screenings can improve earlier recognition of drug-induced movementdisorders, such as tardive dyskinesia (TD). While at least 800,000 adults in the U.S.live with TD, ~60% remain undiagnosed. Visit TalkAboutTD.com for information onscreening for TD.

05/08/2025

The involuntary movement disorder, tardive dyskinesia (TD), can present differentlyfrom person to person. Talk with a healthcare provider about routine screenings toidentify TD at TalkAboutTD.com.

05/08/2025

On Saturday, May 10th, NAMIWalks to supoprt mental health. Join us at Robert Clements Park in Littleton at 2 pm.

We are grateful to our generous sponsors, AllHealth Network, Counseling & Psychiatry, Denver Springs , Ellie Mental Health - Littleton, Ellie Mental Health - Highlands Ranch, CO, and Red Rocks Credit Union!

05/06/2025

The involuntary movement disorder, tardive dyskinesia (TD), can present differently from person to person. Talk with a healthcare provider about routine screenings to identify TD at TalkAboutTD.com.

05/05/2025

The first full week of is . Tardive dyskinesia (TD) is an involuntary movement disorder associated with the use of antipsychotics. Early recognition and treatment can make a positive impact.
Learn more: TalkAboutTD.com

05/05/2025

This , groups across the U.S. are uniting for the 8th year to raise
awareness about tardive dyskinesia (TD), a disorder characterized by involuntary
movements of the face, torso, limbs and fingers or toes.

Learn more about TD at: TalkAboutTD.com.

05/02/2025

A heartfelt thank you to our incredible volunteer Jean for highlighting NAMI ADCO in Douglas County News!

Her passion for advocating mental health support for our aging community is inspiring—and so needed.

We’re grateful for her voice and commitment to making mental health a priority for everyone. 💚



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04/22/2025

🚨 Know Your Rights 🚨
If you or someone you know is placed on an involuntary mental health hold in Colorado, it’s crucial to understand your rights. 📄

This resource from Mental Health Colorado breaks it all down — from legal protections to how to file a complaint.

02/26/2025

Protecting Medicaid means protecting mental health. The House took the first step on Tuesday to cut Medicaid – but our advocacy can still stop this. Contact your House member to tell them we have to protect the 1 in 3 people with mental illness on Medicaid NOW. https://nami.quorum.us/campaign/112119/

📢 Read NAMI’s statement on the House advancing a budget resolution that could lead to drastic cuts to Medicaid, putting mental health care at risk for millions.

"Lives are at stake, and we cannot afford to let mental health care take a backseat." – Daniel H. Gillison, Jr., NAMI CEO

Read the statement: https://www.nami.org/press-releases/nami-statement-on-house-budget-resolution-putting-mental-health-care-at-risk-for-millions/

02/25/2025

Did you know: Medicaid pays for 1 in 4 dollars spent on mental health services in the U.S.? With an
ongoing mental health crisis, we need more not less mental health care. Tell Congress: https://nami.quorum.us/campaign/111192/

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