Nami

Hope: We believe in the possibility of recovery, wellness and the potential in all of us. Empowerment: We promote confidence, self-efficacy and service to our mission. NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is the nations largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected... by mental illness. What started as a small group of families gathered around a kitchen table in 1979 has blossomed into the nations leading voice on mental health. Today, we are an alliance of more than 600 local Affiliates and 48 State Organizationswho work in your community to raise awareness and provide support and education that was not previously available to those in need. At NAMI, we believe a diverse, inclusive and equitable organization (or Alliance) is one where all employees, volunteers and members regardless of gender, race, gender identity, ethnicity, national origin, age, sexual orientation, education, disability, veteran status or other dimension of diversity feel valued and respected NAMI offers mental health education and outreach programs serving families, individuals and educators, nationally and through the local community. Your local NAMI Affiliate or NAMI State Organization can help you register for NAMI programs or find resources in your community. NAMI groups and courses are free to join, and membership is not required to attend. NAMI advocates at the Federal and State and local levels to shape public policy for people living with mental health conditions. (We do not offer individual advocacy services.) NAMI sponsors public awareness events and activities, including Mental Health Month and NAMIWalks, to successfully fight Stigma and encourage understanding. We educate. Offered in thousands of communities across the United States through NAMI State Organizations and NAMI Affiliates, our education programs ensure hundreds of thousands of families, individuals and educators get the support and information they need. We advocate. NAMI shapes ...Read More