Advocating for Yourself or Someone Else
- Can I be paid to provide in home care to my loved one with a mental health disability?
- Can I receive disability for my mental health condition? I need help understanding/applying for SSI/SSDI/Medicaid/Medicare.
- How can I donate my brain tissue for medical research?
- How can I find my family member who is missing?
- How can I find ways to support my loved one’s daily living activities? Can I hire a caregiver to come to my home and assist?
- How can I get involved to advocate on behalf of mental health?
- How can my organization build a strategy for supporting mental health in the workplace?
- How do I create a long-term care plan for my loved one who is living with a serious mental illness?
- How do I file a complaint against a medical facility/provider?
- How do I file a complaint against my psychiatrist/psychotherapist?
- I believe I/my loved one has been wrongfully convicted. Can NAMI help me appeal the sentence?
- I feel I am being discriminated against access to housing because of my mental illness. What are my rights?
- I feel I am being discriminated against by my employer because of my mental illness. What are my rights?
- I need an attorney – Where can I find legal help?
- I need someone to advocate for me – Can NAMI help?
- I want to have my loved one transferred to another inpatient facility. What are my options?
- I’m/my loved one will soon be released from prison. Does NAMI have any information on how to prepare for release?
- I’ve been denied medical coverage. How can I file a complaint?
- My loved one doesn't want medication or therapy/won't leave the house - How can I get them the help they need?
- My loved one has been arrested but can’t afford a lawyer. What are the options?