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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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NAMI is here to help. With your support, we can continue fighting for higher-quality, culturally competent care for people living with mental health conditions.

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NAMIWalks United Day of Hope

Oct. 8

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Take part in a NAMIWalks event! Support your local community, your hometown and maybe even the hometown of a friend or family member by participating in one of our virtual or in-person events.

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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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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...

Helping Those In Need

NAMI started as a small group of families gathered around a kitchen table in 1979 and has blossomed into the nation's leading voice on mental health. Today, we are an alliance of more than 600 local Affiliates and 49 State Organizations who work in your community to raise awareness and provide support and education that was not previously available to those in need.

NAMI MILESTONES Become a Member

1979
2016
2019
2020
2021

Started as a

small group of families

gathered around a kitchen table

There are

650

NAMI State Organizations and NAMI Affiliates across the country

NAMI Celebrates

40 Years

of help and hope

NAMI HelpLine transitions to

remote

operations

NAMI hosts

REIMAGINE Week of Action

event

Call or text the NAMI Helpline at 800-950-6264, or chat with us, M-F, 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. ET.

In a crisis? Call or text 988.

Call or text the NAMI Helpline at 800-950-6264,

or chat with us, M-F, 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. ET.

In a crisis? Call or text 988.

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