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“We recognize that people living with mental illness face additional challenges dealing with COVID-19, as do their caregivers and loved ones.”

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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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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.

Advocate for Change

Policy change is one major way we can make a difference in the lives of people living with mental health conditions and their families. Limits the...

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Message from the CEO on COVID-19

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NAMI In
The Community

2020 NAMI National Convention

SUMMER 2020

VIRTUAL

We are transitioning NAMICon 2020 from an in-person meeting in Atlanta to a virtual experience. We are working through details and will share updates on our website and social media platforms as details become available.

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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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NAMI Social Media

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Nationwide

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