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NAMI
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) provides free education, support groups, and advocacy for people with mental illness and their families.
Best For
- •People with mental illness seeking peer support
- •Family members wanting to understand mental illness
- •Those looking for free mental health education
- •People wanting to connect with the mental health community
Not Recommended For
- •Those in crisis needing immediate care (call 988)
- •People seeking clinical treatment (NAMI provides support, not treatment)
- •Those wanting therapy or medication management
About NAMI
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) is the nation's largest grassroots mental health organization, offering free programs, support groups, and resources. NAMI provides education classes like Family-to-Family for caregivers and Peer-to-Peer for those with mental illness. Local NAMI affiliates across the US offer in-person support groups and programs. The NAMI HelpLine (1-800-950-NAMI) provides free information and referrals. NAMI also advocates for better mental health policies and fights stigma. All programs are free, led by trained peers with lived experience. NAMI is a complement to—not replacement for—clinical treatment.
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Privacy & Security
Nonprofit organization. Not a healthcare provider—different privacy standards apply.
FAQ
About NAMI
Yes, all NAMI programs, classes, and support groups are free. NAMI is a nonprofit funded by donations. You can attend Family-to-Family classes, Peer-to-Peer groups, and support meetings at no cost.
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