NAMI Washington

08/20/2025

We’re proud to join on 9/16 as a Community Partner! 🎉

Together, we’re celebrating democracy by helping every eligible American get registered and for 2025. Join us: bit.ly/NVRDPartner25

08/14/2025

LET'SHONOR MENTAL HEALTH CHAMPIONS WITH NAMIWA AWARDS!

Many people throughout the State of Washington labor long hours, in a variety of ways, with little recognition to further the mission of NAMI. While it is nearly impossible to single out only a few stars from our band of dedicated volunteers, advocates, and supporters, we would like your help in finding some stellar folks to honor.

Using our linked nomination form, please be detailed in why you think your nominee should be honored with a state-wide award!: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfbLYWDrAQywzPZllGZL35_3-RO49xqNFvdFOa2cPB05CJ2EQ/viewform

Nominations due August 22nd! The Annual Awards Reception will be held on Zoom during our conference on September 27th.
Thank you for all you do to make our community stigma free!

08/13/2025

Congratulations to Representative Lauren Davis for receiving NAMI Washington's 2025 Behavioral Health Champions award! Thank you, Rep Davis, for your leadership in peer support and acknowledging the important work that peers contribute to recovery and rehabilitation. We are are grateful for your sponsorship of HB 1427 which expands peer training to include victims of domestic violence and human trafficking. We also thank you for your continued leadership in addressing our state's broken involuntary treatment system. Your championship of these issues has made a huge difference for Washingtonians living with mental illness.Thank you for being a champion for behavioral health!

08/12/2025

Congratulations to Rep. Osman Salahuddin for being selected as one of NAMI Washington's 2025 Behavioral Health Champions! Thank you, Rep. Salahuddin for your committed leadership on WA's 988 Behavioral Health Crisis system and for prime sponsoring HB 1811 on Crisis co-response integration and support. We are truly grateful for your strong support for NAMI's legislative priorities and for being an unwavering ally of NAMI's mission, vision and values.

08/05/2025

Washington's primary election is today! Have you submitted your ballot yet? If not, please drop your ballot at your local ballot box by no later than today at 8pm! Please use the QR code below for info on where your nearest ballot box is, the 2025 Primary Election Voters Guide and more!

08/04/2025

Congratulations to Senator Jessica Bateman for receiving NAMI Washington's 2025 Behavioral Health Champions award. Thank you, Senator Bateman for your work on addressing our state's behavioral health workforce shortage. NAMI has been proud to advocate for your bills on increasing access to behavioral health workforce training and streamlining the licensure process. Thank you for fighting for true mental health parity in our state through your strong support of HB 1432 and sponsoring its Senate version. NAMI Washington is grateful to have you as amazing champion for mental health!

08/01/2025

NAMIWA's Anna Nepomuceno is quoted in this article. Extra steps to qualify and stay on Medicaid will prevent many many Washingtonians from accessing and keeping necessary medical care, in particular, for mental health:

Medicaid changes could affect some of the most vulnerable recipients, including people with mental health conditions and people who are homeless, experts say.

07/29/2025

Congratulations to Rep. Joe Timmons for being selected as one of NAMI Washington's 2025 Behavioral Health Champions! Thank you, Rep Timmons on your leadership on the mental well-being of our youth and your sponsorship of HB 1590: Supporting student success through self-resiliency. Your work highlights the need for more robust and equitable mental health resources at our public schools and mental health education for our youth.

Two years ago, Rep Timmons introduced legislation on youth self resiliency and it sparked a movement among NAMI WA youth towards civic action! As of today, NAMI WA has a thriving and growing youth advocacy movement where young people engage with their legislators, testify at legislative hearings and pre-register their peers to vote- and it all started with Rep Timmons bill! Thank you, Rep Timmons for being a champion for our youth!

07/25/2025

While addressing the nationwide homelessness crisis is urgent and necessary, yesterday's executive order promoting institutionalization of people with mental illness raises grave concerns for NAMI and our community.

Read NAMI's full statement here: https://bit.ly/4mg8nVH

07/21/2025

07/21/2025

Congratulation to State Senator Manka Dhingra for receiving one of NAMI Washington's 2025 Behavior Health Champion awards. Sen Dhingra continues to be one of our strongest allies for behavior health in the Legislature. From her work in developing our state's 988 crisis services to improving access to care, increasing our behavior health workforce and decriminalizing mental illness, Sen. Dhingra is a fierce advocate for all Washingtonians affected by mental illness. Thank you, Sen. Dhingra for all of your work and for making such a strong, positive impact on our state's behavioral healthcare system!

07/16/2025

Breaking stigma starts with breaking the silence. Mental health isn’t a privilege—it’s a right that belongs to all of us, and everyone deserves to have their story told and heard! nami.org/bebemoore