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About NAMI


NAMI is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. What started as a small group of families gathered around a kitchen table in 1979 has grown into the nation's leading voice on mental health. Today, we are an association of more than 600 local affiliates who work in your community to advocate, raise awareness and provide support and education.

NAMI is a non-profit, non-partisan organization. We support public policies that help people with mental health conditions and their families. NAMI has a strong presence in the U.S. Capitol and all 50 states, advocating for national laws and regulations, state laws, as well as county and local policies that will ensure that people get the help they need when they need it.

NAMI is here for you.

If you would like mental health resources or to speak to someone, call or email the NAMI HelpLine at 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or info@nami.org. For crisis support 24/7, text NAMI to 741741. Please visit our website at
www.nami.org or find us on social media: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn