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. NAMI advocates for access to services, treatment, supports and research and is steadfast in its commitment to raising awareness and building a community of hope for all those in need.

What 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 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.

• Hope: We believe in the possibility of recovery, wellness and the potential in all of us.

• Inclusion: We embrace diverse backgrounds, cultures and perspectives.

• Empowerment: We promote confidence, self-efficacy and service to our mission.

• Compassion: We practice respect, kindness and empathy.

• Fairness: We fight for equity and justice.

Want to learn more? Visit nami.org