NAMI Dane County Blog

This blog provides general information and discussions about mental health and related subjects. The information and other content provided in this blog, or in any linked materials, are not intended and should not be construed as medical advice, nor is the information a substitute for professional medical expertise or treatment. If you or any other person has a mental health concern, you should consult with your health care provider or seek other professional medical treatment. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something that have read on this blog or in any linked materials. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or emergency services immediately.

Posts tagged Mental illness

Dane County DCHS 2019 Budget Request

Dane County Department of Human Services (DCHS) released their 2019 budget request. NAMI Dane County provided written comment and public testimony to the County Board of Supervisors.

AdvocacyGuest UserSeptember 18, 2018Dane County Human Services, 2019 DCHS Budget Request, mental health, Mental illness, substance use, Dane County CIT/CIP, Kajsiab House, Porchlight

NAMI Ask the Expert Live Broadcast

Join us on Friday, June 29 from 4:00–5:30 p.m. CST for our first-ever NAMI Ask the Expert Live broadcasting from the 2018 NAMI National Convention in New Orleans.

EducationGuest UserJune 20, 2018Education, Awareness, mental health, Mental illness, NAMI Ask the Expert

NAMI Dane County Executive Director Visits Washington D.C. to Urge Congress to Protect Mental Health Care

“I was thrilled to join other mental health advocates from across the country to use our voice to tell Congress how important it is to fight to protect important mental health coverage that helps people with mental illness get better and stay better.”

Advocacy, Health reformGuest UserJuly 5, 2017Mental Health, Mental illness, health care, advocacy, health reform