Advocating for Yourself or Someone Else
- What programs and services are impacted by the federal government shutdown?
- What are my options for caring for a loved one who won't get treatment? Can I have them involuntarily committed?
- My loved one lives with serious mental illness (SMI). What services are available to support their quality of life?
- My loved one is receiving mental health treatment but I can’t get any information because of HIPAA. What can I do?
- My loved one is being mistreated in jail/not receiving medication. What can I do to help?
- My loved one is being discharged from inpatient treatment. What can I do to help?
- My loved one has been arrested but can’t afford a lawyer. What are the options?
- I’m/my loved one will soon be released from prison. Does NAMI have any information on how to prepare for release?
- I want to have my loved one transferred to another inpatient facility. What are my options?
- I believe I/my loved one has been wrongfully convicted. Can NAMI help me appeal the sentence?
- I am/my loved one is facing eviction because of a mental health condition. What can I do?
- How do I create a long-term care plan for my loved one who is living with a serious mental illness?
- Can I be paid to provide in home care to my loved one with a mental health disability?
- I have private insurance, and I can’t find a mental health provider in my network. What can I do?
- What do I do if I think my government benefits may be cut?
- Where can I find a group home or supported housing?
- I’ve been denied medical coverage. How can I file a complaint?
- I feel I am being discriminated against by my employer because of my mental illness. What are my rights?
- I feel I am being discriminated against access to housing because of my mental illness. What are my rights?
- I believe my private health information has been shared without my permission/my rights have been violated under HIPAA. How can I file a complaint?