About NAMI
NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is a grassroots organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals affected by mental health conditions and their families. Through education, support, advocacy, and public awareness initiatives, NAMI aims to create a stigma-free community where recovery is possible and mental health services are accessible to all.
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Frederick County
NAMI Frederick County, Maryland, is an all volunteer, non-profit organization providing education, support and advocacy for mental health. Check out our Calendar, and our Facebook, Instagram and Linked In pages for the latest information, events, support groups and class updates.
Advocacy
NAMI plays a vital role in advocacy by promoting public policies that ensure access to mental health services, protect the rights of individuals with mental illness, and support research and education. Through grassroots efforts and legislative advocacy, NAMI empowers individuals and families to speak out, reduce stigma, and drive systemic change in mental health care.
Outreach
NAMI’s outreach efforts focus on raising awareness, providing education, and connecting individuals and families affected by mental illness with support and resources. Through community events, presentations like NAMI In Our Own Voice, and partnerships with local organizations, NAMI works to reduce stigma and foster understanding. These outreach programs aim to build more informed, compassionate, and supportive communities. Learn more.
Testimonials
"We were so frustrated and overwhelmed trying to help our daughter. NAMI Frederick's Family to Family course literally saved our family. It helped us better understand what she might be experiencing and taught us how to more effectively navigate and advocate for available mental health services for more coordinated comprehensive care. She is now stable, safe and has a much improved quality of life. We are eternally grateful to NAMI for this course, the valuable information and the incredibly supportive community."
-NAMI Family to Family Participant, now a NAMI advocate and outreach volunteer
"At first I thought my mania destroyed my chances of having a "normal" life. My family didn't know how to support me, I didn't know where to turn. Then I found NAMI, it's programs and people. With NAMI, I found hope. NAMI helped me learn more about my illness and available treatment options. Today I'm in a position to be able to give back and help others by facilitating a Connection Support Group and sharing my story as an "In Our Own Voice" presenter."
- NAMI Connection Support Group participant, now a NAMI trained peer facilitator and In Our Own Voice & Ending the Silence presenter
"Our son started exhibiting symptoms in elementary school and we struggled as a family to figure out how to best support him. We heard about the NAMI Basics class and it enabled us to feel supported and more educated in our journey with our son. It's been a long road and NAMI has been there for us through the all the ups and downs. We started with NAMI Baltimore Metro and now live in Frederick County where my husband and I continue our NAMI journey by giving back as teachers, facilitators, and outreach."
- NAMI Basics Participant, now a NAMI Family Support Group Facilitator and Family to Family Teacher
