Nami of south carolina is an organization of families, friends and individuals whose lives have been affected by mental illness Together, we advocate for better lives for those individuals who have a mental illness, and we offer support, education and advocacy as we do so. Nami national is the umbrella organization Contact your nami affiliate to find out what types of programs and supports they offer To find the nami closest to you click on a state on the map or enter your zip code below. Nami was founded in madison, wisconsin by harriet shetler and beverly young
The two women both had sons diagnosed with schizophrenia, and were tired of being blamed for their sons' mental illness. Nami shapes national public policy for people with mental illness and their families and provides volunteer leaders with the tools, resources and skills necessary to save mental health in all states. Over the past several decades, nami has helped change the conversation around mental health, but there’s more to do to ensure everyone can access the mental health care and support they need
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