Guided by the experiences of those living with mental health conditions and rooted in equity, nami chicago educates to fight stigma and discrimination, fiercely advocates for our community, and shares hope, connection and expertise with people on their mental health journey. Founded in 1979, nami has become the nation’s voice on mental illness With organizations and affiliates in every state, nami effectively provides advocacy, research, support, and education about mental illness. 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 is a strong voice on mental illness Carrying out ongoing advocacy for a public policy agenda to improve mental health services throughout our county, reduce the stigma associated with mental illness, and support effective treatment and recovery programs. 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. Millions of people in the u.s Are affected by mental illness each year It’s important to measure how common mental illness is, so we can understand its physical, social and financial impact — and so we can show that no one is alone
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