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May is Mental Health Awareness Month
During Mental Health Awareness Month, NAMI joins the mental health community to reaffirm our commitment to building our understanding of mental illness, increasing access to treatment …
2022 NAMIWalks Southern Arizona Draws Huge Turnout
Our first in-person walk since 2019 drew more than 1500 people on a beautiful Saturday morning to participate in our 16th NAMIWalks Southern Arizona. At …
AZ Daily Star Interviews ED Christina Bickelmann
In a recent interview by Loni Nannini of the AZ Daily Star, NAMI So AZ Executive Director Christina Bickelmann discusses the impact NAMI So AZ …
Meet Our Honorary Chairs For 2022 NAMIWalks
Listen to Marana Mayor Ed Honea and Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos talk about our 2022 NAMIWalks Southern Arizona and why you should help us …
2022 NAMIWalks Southern Arizona Has Launched
A virtual Team Captain Kick Off was held Tuesday, Jan 11, launching our 2022 NAMIWalks Southern Arizona to be held at Kennedy Park Fiesta Area …
Communities of Color Face Greater Challenges Finding Effective Therapy, National Survey Finds
Survey on Mood Disorders Shows Hispanic and Asian American Individuals Who Seek Therapy Face Lack of Cultural Competence Among Providers and Language Barriers Oct 05 …
New Dialing Procedure for Customers in the Arizona 480, 520, and 928 Area Codes!
Beginning October 24, 2021, all consumers with numbers in the 480, 520, and 928 area codes must dial 10-digits (Area Code + Phone Number) for …
Tucson Charity Bridge Club Donates $3665 to NAMI Southern Arizona
Executive Director Christina Bicklemann gratefully receives a $3665 donation to NAMI Southern Arizona.
Mental Health America Releases 2022 State of Mental Health in America
Arizona Ranks 49 (down from 40th in 2021) with a higher prevalence of mental illness and lower rates of access to care. To read the …
NAMI Southern Arizona Receives Gold GuideStar Seal
The GuideStar Seals of Transparency are given as a rating system for non-profits. Depending on type of information a nonprofit provides determines which Seal it …
Pima County Proclaims National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
NAMI Southern Arizona secured a proclamation from the Pima County Board of Supervisors acknowledging September as National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Communications & Events Director …
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
Suicidal thoughts, much like mental health conditions, can affect anyone regardless of age, gender or background. In fact, suicide is often the result of an …
