National Alliance on Mental Illness - NAMI
www.nami.org
Other Contact Information
Colonial Place Three 2107 Wilson Boulevard Suite 300
Arlington,
VA 22201-3042
800-950-6264 (Voice - Toll-free, Helpline)
703-524-7600 (Voice)
703-524-9094 (FAX)
703-516-7227 (TDD)
Description
The National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI) is a network of local support groups for the mentally ill and their families. It provides information on severe mental illness and its effects on families, support for the rights of patients and families, and help in starting local groups. It advocates for research and quality services works to educate the public and public officials on the needs of the mentally ill.
Print Resources
Serial publications: The Advocate of The National Alliance for the Mentally Ill -- quarterly publication providing news of Federal activities that affect members and Alliance activities; Because Kids Grow Up -- free newsletter published 3 times a year.
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