National Alliance on Mental Illness Celebrity Supporters & Events

NAMI-NYC'S 2022 "Seeds of Hope" Gala to Feature Special Guest Busy Philipps Sep 22, 2022

NAMI-NYC (local affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness) today announced that New York Times bestselling author, actress, and activist, Busy Philipps, will be the special guest at its 40th-anniversary fundraising gala, “Seeds of Hope: Families Helping Families,” on Monday, October 3 at Capitale (130 Bowery). Philipps, a recent New York resident and host of her widely popular podcast, Busy Philipps is Doing Her Best, will join executive director Matt Kudish onstage for a candid conversation about her own mental health journey. More →

NAMI #CureStigma Launches With Celebrity Support for Mental Health Month May 8, 2018

During the month of May, NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, will observe Mental Health Month to raise awareness of mental illness. More →

Darryl McDaniels Honored At Seeds Of Hope Gala Oct 19, 2017

Wednesday night was an evening of awareness and a celebration of those who tirelessly fight discrimination against mental illness, as Darryl "DMC" McDaniels — founder of Run DMC and mental health advocate — was honored by the National Alliance on Mental Illness of New York City (NAMI-NYC Metro) with their “Mental Health Advocate of the Year” award during the organization’s annual “Seeds of Hope” gala in New York City. More →