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MULTICULTURAL OUTREACH 

 NAMI Greater Cleveland offers outreach and support programs to empower individuals and their families affected by mental illness.

NAMI's Multicultural Outreach Program targets the mental health needs of the African American and Hispanic/Latino communities. Many individuals may suffer needlessly from mental disorders such as clinical depression, schizophrenia, panic/anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder(OCD) and bipolar disorder.

Mental illness is not uncommon and is as diverse as the people who have it.

The percentage of African Americans receiving needed care is only half that of whites and only 24% of Hispanics/Latinos
with depression and anxiety receive appropriate care compared with 34% of whites with the same diagnosis.

NAMI can Help. We provide culturally specific programs and services directed and sensitized to the needs and concerns of African American and Hispanic/Latino Communites.

Easy Access to Services
Our services are located withing the community. Many are within walking
distance and on bus routes.

Education
NAMI has a resource library containing
current books, pamphlets, videos and
other resource materials.

Support
Support groups that help families deal with
mental illness challenges.

Family to Family
Family members teach a free 12-week 
course emphasizing the knowledge and
skills needed to help cope with mental illness.

Peer to Peer
A 9-week experiential education course
for any person with serious mental illness
who is interested in establishing and
maintaining wellness.

Hand to Hand
This free 12-week course is for parents
who have children with mental and
emotional disorders.

WE SEE... WE CARE... LET US HELP

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