What does NAMI help with?
NAMI offers support and education programs for families and individuals living with mental health conditions. NAMI recognizes that the key concepts of recovery, resiliency and support are essential to improving the wellness and quality of life of all persons affected by mental illness.
Is NAMI a free service?
The NAMI HelpLine is a free, nationwide peer-support service providing information, resource referrals and support to people living with a mental health condition, their family members and caregivers, mental health providers and the public.
What is the NAMI program?
NAMI Basics is a 6-session education program for parents, caregivers and other family who provide care for youth (ages 22 and younger) who are experiencing mental health symptoms. This program is free to participants, 99% of whom say they would recommend the program to others.
How many members does NAMI have?
168,000 members
With more than 168,000 members, NAMI is the nation’s leading grassroots organization solely dedicated to improving the lives of persons with severe mental illnesses, including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder (manic-depressive illness), major depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder and anxiety disorders.
How long is NAMI Basics class?
2 ½ hours
The class is offered in person or online. Six classes, each lasting for 2 ½ hours, may be offered weekly for six consecutive weeks, or may be offered twice per week for three weeks to accommodate the hectic schedules of parents.
What resources does NAMI provide?
NAMI provides advocacy, education, support and public awareness so that all individuals and families affected by mental illness can build better lives.
Who is president of NAMI?
Steve Pitman
ARLINGTON, Va., July 19, 2016 —The Board of Directors of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) has elected Steve Pitman of Orange County, California as board president of the national organization.
Who is the head of NAMI?
Daniel H. Gillison, Jr. (Jan 21, 2020–)
National Alliance on Mental Illness/CEO
Chief Executive Officer Dan Gillison brings expertise in non-profit leadership and a passion for advocating for people with mental illness to NAMI.
What’s new at NAMI Missoula?
NAMI Missoula is offering a Connection Support Group for people living with a mental health condition. NAMI Connection recovery support groups offer respect, understanding, encouragement, and hope. **Email [email protected] for Wednesday’s Zoom link. In Our Own Voice is a one-hour presentation offered free to interested community groups.
Where do I send my donation to Nami Montana?
NAMI Montana has two different endowment funds to help meet the needs of our donors. Please send checks to PO Box 5413, Missoula, MT, 59806. Thank you for your support! Our chapter is dedicated to fight against unjust and harmful stigma towards mental health. We strive to do our part, to help make Missoula a safer and healthier community.
What is the Nami connection recovery support group?
NAMI Missoula is offering a Connection Support Group for people living with a mental health condition. NAMI Connection recovery support groups offer respect, understanding, encouragement, and hope. **Email [email protected] for Wednesday’s Zoom link.
What does Nami do for You?
Sign up today! NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.