🏳️NAMI | National Alliance on Mental Illness

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NAMI is the National Alliance on Mental Illness, the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.

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[NAMI HelpLine](https://www.nami.org/support-education/nami-helpline/)

[About Mental Illness](https://www.nami.org/about-mental-illness/)

*   [Warning Signs and Symptoms](https://www.nami.org/about-mental-illness/warning-signs-and-symptoms/)

*   [Mental Health Conditions](https://www.nami.org/about-mental-illness/mental-health-conditions/)

*   [Common with Mental Illness](https://www.nami.org/about-mental-illness/common-with-mental-illness/)

*   [Treatments](https://www.nami.org/about-mental-illness/treatments/)

*   [Mental Health By the Numbers](https://www.nami.org/about-mental-illness/mental-health-by-the-numbers/)

*   [Research](https://www.nami.org/about-mental-illness/research/)

[Your Journey](https://www.nami.org/your-journey/)

*   [Individuals with Mental Illness](https://www.nami.org/your-journey/individuals-with-mental-illness/)

*   [Family Members and Caregivers](https://www.nami.org/your-journey/family-members-and-caregivers/)

*   [Kids, Teens and Young Adults](https://www.nami.org/your-journey/kids-teens-and-young-adults/)

*   [Maternal & New Parent Mental Health](https://www.nami.org/your-journey/maternal-new-parent-mental-health/)

*   [Veterans & Active Duty](https://www.nami.org/your-journey/veterans-active-duty/)

*   [Identity and Cultural Dimensions](https://www.nami.org/your-journey/identity-and-cultural-dimensions/)

*   [Frontline Professionals](https://www.nami.org/your-journey/frontline-professionals/)

[Support & Education](https://www.nami.org/support-education/)

*   [Mental Health Education](https://www.nami.org/support-education/mental-health-education/)

*   [Support Groups](https://www.nami.org/support-education/support-groups/)

*   [NAMI HelpLine](https://www.nami.org/support-education/nami-helpline/)

*   [Publications & Reports](https://www.nami.org/support-education/publications-reports/)

*   [Podcasts and Webinars](https://www.nami.org/support-education/podcasts-and-webinars/)

*   [Video Resource Library](https://www.nami.org/support-education/video-resource-library/)

*   [Justice Library](https://www.nami.org/support-education/justice-library/)

*   [Find Your Local NAMI](https://www.nami.org/findsupport/)

[Get Involved](https://www.nami.org/get-involved/)

*   [Donate to NAMI](/get-involved/donate-to-nami/)

*   [Find a NAMIWalks](https://www.nami.org/get-involved/find-a-namiwalks/)

*   [Attend the NAMI National Convention](https://convention.nami.org/)

*   [Fundraise Your Way](https://www.nami.org/get-involved/fundraise-your-way/)

*   [Create a Memorial Fundraiser](https://www.nami.org/get-involved/create-a-memorial-fundraiser/)

*   [NAMI StigmaFree](https://www.nami.org/get-involved/nami-stigmafree/)

*   [Awareness Events](https://www.nami.org/get-involved/awareness-events/)

*   [Share Your Story](https://www.nami.org/get-involved/share-your-story/)

*   [Partner with Us](/about-nami/who-we-are/meet-our-partners/)

*   [NAMI on Campus](https://www.nami.org/get-involved/nami-on-campus/)

[Advocacy](https://www.nami.org/advocacy/)

*   [Advocate for Change](https://www.nami.org/advocacy/advocate-for-change/)

*   [Policy Priorities](https://www.nami.org/advocacy/policy-priorities/)

*   [NAMI Advocacy Actions](https://www.nami.org/advocacy/nami-advocacy-actions/)

*   [Policy Platform](https://www.nami.org/advocacy/policy-platform/)

*   [Crisis Intervention](https://www.nami.org/advocacy/crisis-intervention/)

*   [State Fact Sheets](https://www.nami.org/advocacy/state-fact-sheets/)

*   [Public Policy Reports](/support-education/publications-reports/public-policy-reports/)

Donate [Get Help](https://www.nami.org/support-education/nami-helpline/)

[About NAMI](https://www.nami.org/about-nami/) [Join](https://my.nami.org/join-nami/) [Sign In](https://my.nami.org) [Renew](https://nami.force.com/namiuserportal/s/membership-renewal) [En Español](/Your-Journey/Identity-and-Cultural-Dimensions/Hispanic-Latinx/La-salud-mental-en-la-comunidad-latina) [Get Help](/support-education/nami-helpline/) [Jobs](/about-nami/work-at-nami/) [News](/about-nami/nami-news/) [Blog](/blogs/) [Find Your Local NAMI](https://www.nami.org/findsupport/)

We're here to help

NAMI is the National Alliance on Mental Illness. We are the nation's largest grassroots mental health organization.

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We are dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. Our Alliance includes more than 700 NAMI State Organizations and Affiliates who work in your community to raise awareness and provide support and education to those in need.

Find Your Local NAMISelect your stateAlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyoming

[Give Today](https://donate.nami.org/give/197406/#!/donation/checkout?utm_source=HPButton&utm_medium=website&utm_campaign=DonationTracking&c_src=WEBHPButton)

Find Support Now

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#### In a crisis?

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##### Call, Text or Chat with the HelpLine M-F, 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. ET | 988 crisis service available 24/7

### 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.

[LEARN MORE âžś](/support-education/ )

### Get Involved

Get involved and make a difference in the lives of Americans living with mental health conditions.

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### 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.

[LEARN MORE âžś](/advocacy/ )

Millions of people in the U.S. are affected by mental illness. It’s important to measure how common it is, so we can understand its impact — and so we can show that no one is alone.

More than 60,000 advocacy actions taken by NAMI advocates

More than 650 state and local affiliates nationwide

93% of HelpLine users surveyed would recommend the HelpLine to someone else

We need your support to continue the work

[Give Today](https://donate.nami.org/give/197406/#!/donation/checkout?utm_source=HPButton&utm_medium=website&utm_campaign=DonationTracking&c_src=WEBHPButton)

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Family Members and Caregivers

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Warning Signs and Symptoms

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Join a NAMIWalk with Your Friends

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Listen to Our Podcasts and Webinars

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View The Latest

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##### Press Release

[NAMI Statement on Reported Cuts to Federal Mental Health Agency](https://www.nami.org/press-releases/nami-statement-on-reported-cuts-to-federal-mental-health-agency/) [âžś](https://www.nami.org/press-releases/nami-statement-on-reported-cuts-to-federal-mental-health-agency/)

##### NAMI News

[NAMI Releases Issue Brief Exploring Trends in Mental Health and Criminal Justice State Policy](https://www.nami.org/nami-news/nami-releases-issue-brief-exploring-trends-in-mental-health-and-criminal-justice-state-policy-2025/) [âžś](https://www.nami.org/nami-news/nami-releases-issue-brief-exploring-trends-in-mental-health-and-criminal-justice-state-policy-2025/)

##### Podcasts

[Hope Starts With Us: Honoring Women in Mental Health](https://www.nami.org/hope-starts-with-us/hope-starts-with-us-honoring-women-in-mental-health/) [âžś](https://www.nami.org/hope-starts-with-us/hope-starts-with-us-honoring-women-in-mental-health/)

##### Blog

[Bridging the Gap: Why Black Voices Must Shape Mental Health Research](https://www.nami.org/blog-post/bridging-the-gap-why-black-voices-must-shape-mental-health-research/) [âžś](https://www.nami.org/blog-post/bridging-the-gap-why-black-voices-must-shape-mental-health-research/)

You can make a difference

Together with our grassroots volunteers, we work every day to provide help and hope to millions of Americans.

*   Fundraise

*   Donate

*   Volunteer

*   NAMIWalk

*   NAMICon

Become a Fundraiser

While not everyone can give, anyone can fundraise. NAMI relies on contributions from supporters throughout the country to help us perform our critical work advocating, educating and spreading awareness.

[Learn More   âžś](/get-involved/become-a-fundraiser/)

Donate to NAMI

Your financial contribution to NAMI helps a create a world where all people affected by mental illness can experience hope, recovery, wellness and freedom from stigma.

[Give Today   âžś](https://donate.nami.org/give/197406/#!/donation/checkout?utm_source=HPButton&utm_medium=website&utm_campaign=DonationTracking&c_src=WEBHPButton)

Volunteer

Volunteer with the NAMI HelpLine from your home computer! We need you to make a difference by providing individuals and families with essential mental health information, resources, and support.

[Learn More   âžś](/volunteer)

NAMIWalk

Participate in NAMI’s largest mental health awareness and fundraising event series, taking place in over 120 locations across the country.

[Learn More   âžś](/get-involved/find-a-namiwalks/)

NAMICon

Join the nation’s largest gathering of mental health advocates as we share, learn and network around important mental health issues. The NAMI National Convention offers engaging presenters, thought-provoking topics, the latest updates on research and much more.

[Learn More   âžś](https://convention.nami.org)

NAMI HelpLine

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The NAMI HelpLine provides the one-on-one help and information necessary to tackle tough challenges that you, your family or friends are facing.  

Call, Text or Chat with the HelpLine M-F, 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. ET  

988 crisis service available 24/7

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#### [Call](tel:+18009506264)

[1-800-950-6264](tel:+18009506264)

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#### [Chat](/support-education/nami-helpline/) or [Text](sms:62640)

Text "helpline" to [62640](sms:62640)

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#### In a crisis?

[Call](tel:988) or [Text 988](sms:988)

Open chat

Find Your Local NAMISelect your stateAlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyoming

NAMI HelpLine is available M-F, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. ET. Call **[800-950-6264](tel:+18009506264)**,  

text “helpline” to **[62640](sms:62640)**, or **[chat](/support-education/nami-helpline/)** online. In a crisis, **[call](tel:988)** or **[text](sms:988)** 988 (24/7).