Who are we?
NAMI, "National Alliance on Mental Illness", is the nation's largest "volunteer based" grassroots mental health organization, dedicated to bettering the lives of many who are affected by mental illness.
NAMI advocates for access to services, treatment, support and research and is steadfast in its commitment to raise awareness and build a community of hope for all those in need.
History
Since its inception in 1979, NAMI has been the driving force behind a national investment in lifesaving research, parity for mental health care, increased housing and to ensure that treatments and services are available to those in need when they need them most. NAMI awareness efforts have successfully addressed the stigma of mental illness, ensuring the decrease of barriers to treatment and recovery. NAMI’s signature education programs have helped to spread their message of hope far and wide.
What we do
We ensure hundreds of thousands of families, individuals and educators are served through our excellent educational programs. NAMI is tireless in its efforts to equip and train grassroots volunteer facilitators who provide individual and family support groups in thousands of communities across America.
Our Commitment To Diversity, Equity And Inclusion
Links to our State and National Websites
NAMI California http://www.namica.org
NAMI National http://www.nami.org
NAMI, "National Alliance on Mental Illness", is the nation's largest "volunteer based" grassroots mental health organization, dedicated to bettering the lives of many who are affected by mental illness.
NAMI advocates for access to services, treatment, support and research and is steadfast in its commitment to raise awareness and build a community of hope for all those in need.
History
Since its inception in 1979, NAMI has been the driving force behind a national investment in lifesaving research, parity for mental health care, increased housing and to ensure that treatments and services are available to those in need when they need them most. NAMI awareness efforts have successfully addressed the stigma of mental illness, ensuring the decrease of barriers to treatment and recovery. NAMI’s signature education programs have helped to spread their message of hope far and wide.
What we do
We ensure hundreds of thousands of families, individuals and educators are served through our excellent educational programs. NAMI is tireless in its efforts to equip and train grassroots volunteer facilitators who provide individual and family support groups in thousands of communities across America.
Our Commitment To Diversity, Equity And Inclusion
Links to our State and National Websites
NAMI California http://www.namica.org
NAMI National http://www.nami.org