NAMI envisions a world where all people affected by mental illness live healthy, fulfilling lives supported by a community that cares.
NAMI provides advocacy, education, support and public awareness so that all individuals and families affected by mental illness can build better lives.
We educate. Offered in thousands of communities across the United States through NAMI State Organizations and NAMI Affiliates, our education programs ensure hundreds of thousands of families, individuals and educators get the support and information they need.
We support. Throughout the country, our NAMI State Organizations and Affiliates host support groups, for both those with mental illness and caregivers, so that no one feels alone in their mental health journey.
We advocate. NAMI shapes national public policy for people with mental illness and their families and provides volunteer leaders with the tools, resources and skills necessary to save mental health in all states.
We listen. Our toll-free NAMI HelpLine allows us to respond personally to hundreds of thousands of requests each year, providing free information and support—a much-needed lifeline for many.
We lead. Public awareness events and activities, including year-round awareness initiatives and NAMIWalks, successfully fight stigma and encourage understanding. NAMI works with reporters on a daily basis to make sure our country understands how important mental health is.
NAMI relies on gifts and contributions to support our important work.
For more than 40 years, NAMI has been a source of help and hope, expanding awareness, strengthening advocacy, and supporting individuals and families affected by mental health conditions. As we prepare for our 50th anniversary, we face a pivotal moment. Demand for mental health support is rising, the field is evolving, and communities are looking to NAMI for trusted guidance and connection.
This executive summary outlines how the NAMI 2025–2030 Strategic Plan builds on our history and focuses our momentum on clear goals that help people prioritize mental health, get help early, and receive the best possible care. The plan strengthens the NAMI Alliance, increases our visibility and advocacy impact, enhances programs to meet growing needs, and improves NAMI National’s effectiveness so we can better support State Organizations and Affiliates.
Together, these efforts position NAMI to meet the moment and expand our impact across the country.
NAMI HelpLine is available M-F, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. ET. Call 800-950-6264,
text “NAMI” to 62640, or email. In a crisis, call or text 988 (24/7).
