NAMI Rhode Island

06/03/2026

It's official! Registration for Bridging the Gaps 2026 is open! Mark your calendar for June 18, 2026 (9a-3p) and register today at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-bridging-the-gaps-tickets-1988941596857?aff=oddtdtcreator&blm_aid=84011013

This year's conference, held at Crowne Plaza (Warwick), will bring together individuals living with mental health conditions, their loved ones, people working in the field of mental health, and the Rhode Island community, to learn together about timely topics in mental health.

Sessions this year include: a keynote session on the emerging use of AI in mental healthcare, crisis care in Rhode Island, NAMI Family & Friends, unpacking the myths around OCD, and MUCH MORE. We will continue to share information on the event through our website and social media platforms as we get closer to event day, so be sure to follow us for all the latest!

Registration is $30 per person, which includes the program for the day and any related materials. Morning refreshments and lunch will be provided. Please note that a limited number of reduced-rate tickets are available to current NAMI Open Door members and students. (All Open Door registrations will be reviewed for eligibility and may be reversed if not eligible.)

Please feel free to share this information widely with friends, family, colleagues and community.

NAMI Rhode Island presents its annual conference, Bridging the Gaps, a learning experience for all, on mental health.

06/02/2026

Love is love - and when you love someone, you accept them for who they are, and believe in building a world where love and support come without conditions, because each person is inherently worthy.

Share and repost for those who might need to see this today.

Learn more about resources at nami.org/lgbtq

05/27/2026

may be coming to an end, but our support and advocacy work continues every day, for all Rhode Islanders. Get involved and join us for our free 2026 Bridging the Gaps Conference on June 18th. Register today!

We'll have breakout sessions on new/developing initiatives and current topics in mental health - for people living with mental health conditions, their loved ones, those working in the field and the community who cares. Join us. Register HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-bridging-the-gaps-tickets-1988941596857?aff=oddtdtcreator&blm_aid=84011013

05/22/2026

La Línea de Ayuda de NAMI ofrece información y recursos gratuitos y confidenciales en español.

Estamos aquí para ayudarte, si tú o un ser querido necesita un guía para la salud mental.
https://www.nami.org/nami-helpline/linea-de-ayuda-de-nami/

Si tienes preguntas sobre la salud mental, llama al 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) y oprime “2” para hablar con un especialista de la Línea de Ayuda de NAMI.

¿Estás en crisis?
Envía un mensaje de texto, llama o chatea con el 988 para hablar con la Línea de ayuda en caso de crisis y suicidio.

05/21/2026

05/21/2026

NAMI Chai & Chat was created by and for South Asian communities.

Access safe spaces and listening circles to validate and explore your mental wellness journeys, and discover avenues of support.

Find your community today at nami.org/chaiandchat

05/18/2026

Join us on May 21st at 10AM on Zoom for our NAMI RI Women's Support Group Speaker Series presenting Sarah Elizabeth. Sarah is an Author, Speaker, and Coach. Her work was shaped through lived experience—through grief, reinvention, motherhood, spiritual awakening, and the quiet unraveling of identities that once felt secure.

She supports women who are ready to release emotional weight, reconnect with their inner voice, and walk forward with greater clarity and compassion for themselves. Email [email protected] for Zoom link.

05/18/2026

Do you have concerns about the emerging use of AI in mental health? Register today to learn more at our free 2026 Bridging the Gaps Conference on June 18th.

We'll have breakout sessions on new/developing initiatives and current topics in mental health - for people living with mental health conditions, their loved ones, those working in the field and the community who cares. Join us. Register HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-bridging-the-gaps-tickets-1988941596857?aff=oddtdtcreator&blm_aid=84011013

05/13/2026

Join the conversation! Create change in your community!

Please join MHARI, NAMI RI, Horizon Healthcare Partners, Inseparable, the RI Psychological Association, the National Association of Social Workers RI Chapter, and other community partners on Friday, May 15 at 12:00 p.m. for a virtual policy briefing on this year’s most pressing behavioral health legislation. We would love for you to join the conversation.

Scan to register for the briefing or visit https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/HY2okkfLQAW82O03Y3wWlg #/registration

05/12/2026

Registration is OPEN for NAMI Rhode Island's annual conference, Bridging the Gaps, a learning experience for all, on . Register at https://NAMIRI2026BTG.eventbrite.com today!

Bridging the Gaps, aims to bring together individuals from diverse backgrounds on topics of mental health. This year's event will highlight a keynote session on the pros & cons of the emerging use of AI in mental health. Also on the event program: breakout sessions on new/developing initiatives and current topics - for people living with mental health conditions, their loved ones, those working in the field and the community who cares.