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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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The Community

NAMICon 2022

June 14-16, 2022

Virtual

Our convention will feature plenaries, special events, workshops, networking opportunities and more. Join Together for Mental Health at the largest gathering of mental health advocates in the U.S.

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month

May 1-31

Nationwide

Mental health is an incredibly important part of overall health. NAMI encourages everyone to join “Together for Mental Health” to raise awareness and advocate for resources, support and access to quality care.

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NAMI Social Media

Ongoing

Nationwide

Follow NAMI on social media! Get the latest updates and information and become part of the online NAMI community.

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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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From Next Door To Across The Nation

Find Support

If you or someone you know is struggling, you are not alone. There are many support services and treatment options that may help.

Get Involved

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...

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

In a crisis, text "NAMI" to 741741 for 24/7, confidential, free crisis counseling.