NAMI Southern Maryland

03/27/2026

Your Infinite Paths Foundation Community Baby Shower event this Saturday, March 28, from 11am to 2pm. There will be clothes for all ages, food, hygiene and cleaning supplies and many baby supplies.
Additional nonprofits and government agencies will be on hand to share information about the services they have available for our community. Bring your own bags and we will see you there! ♥️♥️

03/22/2026

We are incredibly proud to celebrate our NAMI Southern Maryland President, Monique Owens for receiving the prestigious Bebe Moore Campbell Impact Award! This honor recognizes outstanding leadership and dedication to improving mental health awareness for minorities. Your passion, advocacy, and commitment continue to inspire us all—congratulations on this well-deserved recognition! 💙

03/13/2026

Too often, conversations about mental illness are shaped by myths instead of facts.

In this episode of Hope Starts With Us, NAMI Chief Advocacy Officer, Hannah Wesolowski, is joined by Shannon Scully, Director of Criminal Justice Policy and Initiatives, to talk about the harmful misconceptions that link mental illness with violence—anda why those beliefs can prevent people from getting the help they need.

As Shannon shares:

“Mental illness is not an indicator for violence and it is definitely not an indicator for violent crime.”

In reality, people living with mental health conditions are more likely to be victims of crime than perpetrators. This conversation explores why understanding that truth matters—and how advocacy can help ensure people experiencing mental health crises receive care and support instead of punishment.

Listen to Episode 97: Advocating for Help, Not Handcuffs:

https://hopestartswithus.buzzsprout.com/2001913/episodes/18825360-advocating-for-help-not-handcuffs-featuring-shannon-scully-and-hannah-wesolowski

03/11/2026

Happy National Social Work Month! Sending a big thank you to all social workers 💙

03/11/2026

What is the best thing you've said to yourself today?
Let's build a positive community one word at a time. Share it in the comments. 💝

03/07/2026

An essential resource for caregivers.

03/06/2026

Promoting Tardive Dyskinesia awareness

03/05/2026

Jeff's story about Tardive dyskinesia

03/05/2026

03/05/2026

Have you ever noticed sudden, uncontrollable movements in your face or arms that seemed impossible to stop? Many people have gone…

02/12/2026

On February 10th, Kathryn Young and Angela Payne from our NAMI Southern, Maryland team joined other advocates from across the NAMI Maryland affiliates in Annapolis.
One of the bills we focused on was Fail First SB490/HB808.
This bill would eliminate fail first protocols for those on Medicaid if the medication is used to treat bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, major depressions, post-traumatic stress disorder, or
movement disorders associated with the treatment of serious mental illness.
You can read the bill here
https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb0808F.pdf

If passed, it will take affect on (warm) July 1, 2026