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Learn More Support and Encourage If someone you know is struggling with a mental health condition, read more about how to support them. Learn More Mental Health Month Information on COVID-19 Individuals with Mental Illness Family Members & Caregivers Previous Next 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. Find Your Local NAMI BY STATE Toggle Dropdown Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Puerto Rico Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virgin Islands Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming Go Give Today Helping Those In Need NAMI started as a small group of families gathered around a kitchen table in 1979 has blossomed into the nation's leading voice on mental health. Today, we are an association of more than 500 local affiliates who work in your community to raise awareness and provide support and education that was not previously available to those in need. Learn More Become a Member 1979 2016 2018 2019 Started as a small group of families gathered around a kitchen table There are 650 NAMI State Organizations and NAMI Affiliates across the country NAMIWalks raised $11.9M across the country NAMI Celebrates 40 Years of help and hope 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. Read More Get Involved Get involved and make a difference in the lives of Americans living with mental health conditions. Read More 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... 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