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“The effect of racism and racial trauma on mental health is real and cannot be ignored.”

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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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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Discrimination and Racism in the History of Mental Health Care

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This Minority Mental Health Month, NAMI is Raising Awareness About Mental Health in Underrepresented Communities

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Message from the CEO on COVID-19

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NAMI In
The Community

NAMICon 2020

July 13-14

A Virtual Event

Free to register, our national convention will provide essential resources and expert forums on early intervention, research, criminal justice reform and mental health care.

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Minority Mental Health Awareness Month

July 2020

Nationwide

NAMI is dedicated to advocating for more culturally competent care and ensuring that no one feels alone.

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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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