The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) has a core mission to provide advocacy, education, support, and public awareness so that people affected by mental illness can build better lives.

Core Values

• Hope: Believing in recovery and potential

• Inclusion: Embracing diverse backgrounds

• Empowerment: Promoting confidence and self-efficacy

• Compassion: Practicing empathy and respect

• Fairness: Fighting for equity and justice

Key Services

• Free education and training programs

• Grassroots support groups

• Public awareness events to stop stigma

• Policy advocacy at local, state, and federal levels