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September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Raise awareness for suicide prevention and treatment, know the risks and warning signs and what to do in a crisis.

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1 in 5 live with a mental health condition. So chances are you or someone you know has been affected.

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If someone you know is struggling with a mental health condition, read more about how to support them.

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Mental health conditions are common in teens and young adults. Read more about what you can do.

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Individuals with Mental Illness
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Teens & Young Adults

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.

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Helping Those In Need

NAMI started as a small group of families gathered around a kitchen table in 1979 has blossomed into the nation's leading voice on mental health. Today, we are an association of more than 500 local affiliates who work in your community to raise awareness and provide support and education that was not previously available to those in need.

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1979
2016
2018
2019

Started as a

small group of families

gathered around a kitchen table

There are

650

NAMI State Organizations and NAMI Affiliates across the country

NAMIWalks raised

$11.9M

across the country

NAMI Celebrates

40 Years

of help and hope

From Next Door To Across The Nation

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If you or someone you know is struggling, you are not alone. There are many support services and treatment options that may help.

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Get involved and make a difference in the lives of Americans living with mental health conditions.

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National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

September 2020

Nationwide

This month is an opportunity to raise awareness about the risk of suicide and ensure people have access to the resources they need to help prevent suicide.

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Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW)

October 4-10, 2020

Nationwide

Mental health conditions are important to discuss year-round, but MIAW is a time to come together as a unified voice to change public perception of mental illness.

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Important Mental Health Issues

Ongoing

ARLINGTON and NATIONWIDE

Advocacy makes a difference in the lives of people with mental health conditions and their loved ones.

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Call the NAMI Helpline at 800-950-6264 M-F, 10 am – 6 pm, ET

Or in a crisis, text "NAMI" to 741741 for 24/7, confidential, free crisis counseling

Call the NAMI Helpline at

800-950-NAMI

Or in a crisis,

text "NAMI" to 741741

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