NAMI in the News
- Mind Matters: Helping Our Loved Ones with Serious Mental Illness
Our Summer Mind Matters kicked off on Tuesday, June 11, 2024. Nicole Gillen, author of “Schizophrenia & Related Disorders: A […]
Read More » - Mind Matters: The Unfixed Mind
Our Spring Mind Matters webinar features Unfixed media, the filmmakers behind the Unfixed Mind series. We will screen a short […]
Read More » - Integral Care Announced as Presenting Sponsor of NAMIWalks Central Texas 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Sept. 26, 2023) Contact: John Langham, Bloom Communications [email protected] (816) 686-1071 NAMI Central Texas Announces Integral […]
Read More » - Visiting the ER in a Mental Health Crisis: What to Expect
Mind Matters August 2023 webinar hosted by NAMI Central Texas, featuring special guest speaker: Kate Henderson, MHA FACHE VP Operations […]
Read More » - NAMI Central Texas Announces New Executive Director
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Aug. 14, 2023) Contact: John Langham, Bloom Communications [email protected] (816) 686-1071 NAMI Central Texas Announces New […]
Read More » - What’s New at NAMI Central TX 2023
Join us for an exciting and informative webinar with our Executive Director, Kate Hix. During this session, we'll be highlighting […]
Read More » - Stress of pandemic has added to mental health struggles for Austin-area nurses
by Nicole Villalpando | Published by Austin American-Statesman During the coronavirus pandemic, we've often called nurses and other medical support […]
Read More » - NAMIWalks Your Way Central Texas Brings Community Together for Mental Health
AUSTIN, TX (September 20, 2022) — It’s a new day for mental health in America. More people are speaking openly […]
Read More » - Addressing mental health is a priority for Austin pastor
Published by Austin American-Statesman AUSTIN, Texas — The mark of a true Pastor, Roy Jones II is rarely at a […]
Read More » - Volunteers Needed: Speaking With Latinos About Mental Health | Se Necesitan Voluntarios: Hablando Con Latinos Sobre Salud Mental
NAMI Central Texas is seeking volunteers to increase our free support groups and education classes in Spanish. Here are our […]
Read More » - Time to Talk Video Submissions
NAMI Central Texas is looking for volunteers to record a short video as part of the “Time To Talk” Project. […]
Read More » - Alianza Nacional para Salud Mental lanza nuevos programas de ayuda en español
AUSTIN, Texas - La rama de Texas de la Alianza Nacional para la Salud Mental o NAMI ofrecerá por primera […]
Read More » - National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 9-8-8
This story is published by CBS Austin. See full story and video here. AUSTIN, Texas — There’s now an easier way […]
Read More » - NAMI Central Texas Seeks Volunteers for Board of Directors
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Central Texas is seeking three to five volunteers to join the Board of […]
Read More » - BIPOC Mental Health Month Resources
In 2008, the US House of Representatives announced July as Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. It […]
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Awards and Recognition
2020
Schwab Local Heros Award - Karen Ranus, executive director
2019
Dell Medical School Award Transformational Leader nominee - Karen Ranus, executive director
Austin Young Chamber ChangeMaker Award winner - Karen Ranus, executive director
Henry McMahon Children’s Advocacy Award - Nidia Heston, volunteer
2017
Central Texas African American Family Support Conference Richard Hopkins "Torch” Awards
- Consumer – Meredith Stacy Jones, volunteer
- Community Leader – Karen Ranus, executive director
Media Inquiries
For media inquiries, please contact John Langham with Bloom Communications at [email protected].