NAMI Lansing

02/20/2026

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Throwback to when Michigan State University and the National Alliance on Mental Illness Lansing joined forces to bring awareness to mental health.

The two groups held an event in October on MSU’s campus to bridge the gap between researchers, and people living with mental health conditions.

It allowed the community and mental health experts to come together and brainstorm what they would want mental health support in America to look like.

Read more here:

Michigan State University and the National Alliance on Mental Illness Lansing are joining forces to bring awareness to mental health.

02/19/2026

The tragedy in Delta Township involving Alexandar Lamar Banks is heartbreaking. A family was forever changed, and a 3-year-old child lost their life. My heart is with everyone impacted.

While we don’t know the circumstances surrounding this case, moments like this often raise questions about mental health, especially when behaviors appear extreme or disconnected from reality. If you are a family member who is concerned about a loved one experiencing unusual behaviors, paranoia, or distorted thinking, please do not wait.

Reach out for support and guidance:
NAMI Lansing 517-484-3404

Community Mental Health Authority of Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham Counties (CMHA-CEI) 📞 (517) 346-8460
📞 Toll free: (800) 372-8460
📞 Hearing Impaired: (800) 649-3777

Families do not have to navigate concerns about psychosis or serious mental illness alone. Early support, education, and connection to services can make a critical difference.

At the same time, we must be careful not to speculate or assume causes before facts are known. Tragedies like this remind us how important it is to strengthen access to mental health care, crisis response, and family education in our communities.

02/13/2026

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Just one of the many times NAMI Lansing has appeared in the news. NAMI appeared regarding many events targeting mental health including a Faith and Mental Health panel discussion and 2nd annual healing through art event!

Katreva Bisbee, NAMI Board Member; Margaret Keeler, NAMI Board Member; and Michael Lindauer, NAMI Board Member, NAMI Lansing, talk about next week being Mental Illness Awareness Week and what events they are hosting to raise awareness in the Lansing Area. Kicking off the week they have Faith &

02/05/2026

Cyndi Williams our Corresponding Secretary and events coordinator who organizes and makes sure we are represented at events in the community. We appreciate you and we are wishing you a Big Happy Birthday 🎂 🥳 🎉 🎈

02/03/2026

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Take an Inside look at Lansing’s Nonprofit Hub: How Child and Family Charities Transformed a Hospital into Hope.

Click the link below to hear about the great impact this has had on the community!

Take a tour inside the Child and Family Charities Nonprofit Hub with Executive Director Julie Thomasma and host MetroMelik. What was once an empty hospital c...

01/27/2026

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Ms. Katreva N Bisbee, NAMI Lansing's President, has extensive experience in education, healthcare, and mental health. Katreva's academic achievements include a Bachelor's and Masters from Michigan State University.

Click the link here to hear Katreva draw upon her vast base of experiences in the educational setting and talk about mental health in the school setting

Joining Mid-Michigan Matters is Katreva Bisbee, President of the National Alliance on Mental Health Lansing. For more Local News from WILX: https://www.wi...

01/20/2026

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NAMI Lansing's Katreva Bisbee and Elizabeth Pratt appear on WILX News 10 to talk about Assisted Outpatient Therapy and the potential benefits it could offer to you and your loved ones.

See full interview here:

Improving Assisted Outpatient Treatment with Nami! For more Local News from WILX: https://www.wilx.com/ For more YouTube Content: https://www.youtube.com/...

01/15/2026

Please contact your legislators to urge protection of funding for mental health and addiction services.

Alexandria, VA (January 14, 2026) – After decades of bipartisan support, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) abruptly issued letters and actions cancelling Congressionally-appropriated grants for lifesaving mental health and substance use programs. Mental Health ...

01/14/2026

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Ms. Katreva Bisbee is a dedicated community leader with extensive experience in education, healthcare, and mental health. She is actively involved with NAMI Lansing, currently serving as president. She facilitates signature programs and promotes mental health awareness. Currently, Katreva is pursuing a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Organizational Leadership and Behavioral Health, building on her academic achievements at Michigan State University.

Click the link here to hear Katreva talk about Understanding mental health and breaking the stigma.

News 10 is joined by Katreva Bisbee with the National Alliance on Mental Illness to talk about misconceptions and the resources available. For more Local N...

01/06/2026

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Seasonal depression, or Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), is a type of depression linked to seasonal changes, usually starting in fall/winter with less sunlight and ending in spring/summer, though less commonly it can occur in spring/summer. Symptoms mirror depression (sadness, low energy, hopelessness, sleep changes, cravings) and follow a pattern, impacting mood, energy, and daily life.

Listen to longtime Board member Margaret Keeler talk Seasonal Depression with InnerView with Erin Cook.

InnerView features guest experts taking a closer look into the workings of township government, township plans and services for community members, local even...

01/03/2026

As the new year begins, we would like to invite you to get involved with NAMI Lansing by sharing your time and talent with a cause you believe in.

Support a cause you can believe in. Become a NAMI Lansing volunteer.     Get started today and learn more about the volunteer  opportunities.

12/30/2025

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As NAMI Lansing's President in 2005, Teresa Ritsema attended the NAMI National Convention in Austin, Texas, and became an advocate for Crisis Intervention Teams, now co-chairing the Tri-County C.I.T. Board.

Listen to this interview from four years ago where Teresa talks Tri- County C.I.T.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7KNTX76y2k