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Governor Announces Proposed Unallotments

A reduction of $236,090,000 is being recommended for Human Services.  This is out of a $2.6 billion reduction in the entire budget. See the proposed cuts in human services, here.

 
July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. NAMI Minnesota will be sponsoring a number of free
educational events.  Find more information, here. See press release, here.

Results from Difficult Legislative Session

It was one of the most difficult legislative sessions ever. The state was faced with a $4.6 billion deficit and a pledge from the Governor that there were would be no new taxes. Health and human services funding was being targeted for large cuts.  More...  NAMI Minnesota's 2009 Complete Legislative Summary is available here in PDF or in a word doc.

Grading the States 2009

Grading the States 2009, a report on American's health care system for adults with serious mental illness released March 11, gave the nation a grade of "D."  Minnesota fared only slightly better, receiving a "C" -- the same grade it received in the last report in 2006. See the grades... or get the full report.

NAMI Minnesota Award Nominees Sought

NAMI Minnesota Awards recognize outstanding efforts to support NAMI’s mission and goals. To nominate someone, write 100 words or less about the person or organization you are nominating.  Categories include: Consumer Advocate, Leadership, Program of the Year, Provider of the Year, Professional of the Year, Media, Criminal Justice, Faith Community, Legislator of the Year, Employer of the Year and Volunteer of the Year.  Please make nominations by Sept. 7.  Send to: NAMI Minnesota, 800 Transfer Rd., Suite 31, St. Paul, MN 55114, or FAX to: 651-645-7379. The awards will be presented Nov. 7 at NAMI’s Annual Conference.

Part-time position, 10 hours per week, Program Evaluation Assistant, here.

Calendar of Upcoming Conferences - State and National

Get more information about NAMI-Minnesota

Download a Fact Sheet about NAMI-Minnesota

Find out how NAMI Minnesota can help you find support

25 Ways to Support NAMI During an Economic Downturn

NAMI's Spring Gala - Music for the Mind, see photos

     Cigna Behavioral Health is the Premier Sponsor for NAMIWalks Minnesota, Sept. 26, at Minnehaha Park, Minneapolis.