Get Involved Get involved and make a difference in the lives of Americans living with mental health conditions. In this section you can learn the many ways to support NAMI, including tax-deductible donations, becoming a member and inspiring events such as NAMIWalks. NAMI offers the understanding that only those with the lived experience of mental illness can provide. Together with our grassroots volunteers, we work every day to provide help and hope to millions of Americans. When we take care of mental health, we can all see the benefits. The first step is helping us stop the stigma against mental health. With your help, we can stop stigma from being a barrier against people seeking help and speaking out. Take the stigmafree pledge
Take the stigmafree Pledge Be part of the movement to replace stigma with hope. Learn about mental health, see the person, not the illness and take action. Take the Pledge
Become a Member Partner with the thousands of Americans looking for support and dedicated to improving the lives of people affected by mental illness. Join NAMI
Find a NAMIWalk Through NAMIWalks we are supporting people affected by mental illness and changing how Americans view mental health. Join a Team
Take Action on Policy Issues Learn how to advocate on important mental health issues. Our strength comes from people like you joining together to make a difference. Be an Advocate
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