Organizations Filed Purposes:
THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE BOTH FOR THE PEOPLE WITH MENTAL ILLNESS AND THEIR FAMILIES.
TO HELP IMPROVE THE LIVES OF PEOPLE LIVING WITH MENTAL ILLNESS AND THEIR FAMILIES.
EDUCATION & SUPPORT - FAMILY-TO-FAMILY IS A 12-WEEK COURSE FOR FAMILIES, PARTNERS, AND FRIENDS OF INDIVIDUALS WITH SERIOUS MENTAL ILLNESS FOCUSING ON THE EMOTIONAL RESPONSES FAMILIES HAVE TO THE TRAUMA OF MENTAL ILLNESS. NAMI BASICS IS A SIX-WEEK, PEER-TAUGHT EDUCATION PROGRAM DEVELOPED SPECIFICALLY FOR PARENTS AND OTHER CAREGIVERS OF CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS SHOWING SIGNS OF BEHAVIORAL OR EMOTIONAL PROBLEMS. IN OUR OWN VOICE IS A ONE-HOUR PRESENTATION THAT BOTH OFFERS INSIGHT INTO THE HOPE AND RECOVERY POSSIBLE FOR PEOPLE LIVING WITH MENTAL ILLNESS AND DELIVERS A STRONG ANTI-STIGMA MESSAGE. NAMI FAMILY SUPPORT GROUPS ARE MEETINGS OF CAREGIVERS OF INDIVIDUALS WITH A MENTAL ILLNESS IN WHICH FAMILY MEMBERS CAN TALK FRANKLY ABOUT THEIR CHALLENGES AND HELP ONE ANOTHER THROUGH THEIR LEARNED WISDOM. NAMI CONNECTION IS A 90-MINUTE RECOVERY SUPPORT GROUP FACILITATED BY A TRAINED PEER FOR PEOPLE LIVING WITH MENTAL ILLNESS IN WHICH PEOPLE LEARN FROM ONE ANOTHER'S EXPERIENCES, SHARE COPING STRATEGIES, AND OFFER MUTUAL ENCOURAGEMENT AND UNDERSTANDING.
LEGISLATIVE OUTREACH & AFFILIATE DEVELOPMENT OUR ADVOCACY ACTIVITIES SEEK TO ENSURE QUALITY CARE AND COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH MENTAL ILLNESS. WE ADVOCATE FOR BETTER CHOICES IN EMPLOYMENT, HOUSING, EDUCATION, ACCESS TO MEDICAL TREATMENT AND MEDICATION, REHABILITATION, AND HOSPITALIZATION SERVICES. NAMI MASSACHUSETTS IS IN THE VANGUARD IN ADVOCATING FOR ADEQUATE BUDGETS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH
Executives Listed on Filing
Total Salary includes financial earnings, benefits, and all related organization earnings listed on tax filing
| Name | Title | Hours Per Week | Total Salary |
|---|
| Marilyn Desantis | CFO | 40 | $108,717 |
| Karen Gromis | DEPUTY DIRECTOR | 40 | $86,039 |
| Deborah Shields | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $63,541 |
| Roy Lynch | SECRETARY | 10 | $0 |
| Neal Boyd Thru 102019 | PRESIDENT | 10 | $0 |
| Karen Wolfson | TREASURER | 10 | $0 |
| Ewa Pytowska Vp Thru 102019 | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| Anabel Lane | VICE PRESIDENT | 10 | $0 |
| Mathieu Bermingham | PRESIDENT | 10 | $0 |
| Thomas Brown | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| Michael Rafferty | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| Bob Sweet | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| Tonisha Pinckney | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| Norma Mora | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| Monica Luke | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| Joanne Grady Savard | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| Sam Botsford | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| Mel Greenberg Thru 102019 | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| Michael Fetcho Thru 42020 | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| Laurel Landon Thru 52020 | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| Barrie Baker Thru 102019 | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| William Lahey Thru 102019 | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
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