NAMI-VIRGINIA
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Mission Statement
The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Virginia (NAMI Virginia) was created in 1984 to provide support, education, and advocacy for individuals and families in Virginia affected by mental illness. Along with our community-based affiliates, we provide education, support, information, training, and resources, and engage in systems change policy advocacy. NAMI Virginia is located in Richmond, Virginia, where we are appropriately situated in close proximity to the state legislature.
About This Cause
Our mission is to promote recovery and improve the quality of life of Virginians with serious mental illness through support, education, and advocacy. We envision a world where all people affected by mental illness get the help, hope, and support that they need. NAMI Virginia is the Virginia state organization of NAMI. NAMI Virginia is a 501 (C) (3) tax-exempt organization. We are a part of the NAMI nation which includes 220,000 NAMI members and 1,200 state and local affiliates nation-wide. NAMI is the nation's largest grassroots organization dedicated to improving the lives of people with severe mental illnesses. In FY17, NAMI Virginia and its 15 local NAMI affliliates served more than 18,000 Virginians through free of cost support groups and educational programs. In addition, more than 2,800 Virginians were served through the NAMI Virginia statewide HelpLine, which assists individuals and families in navigating Virginians complex mental health system. We are unique in that we are the only non-profit mental health organization in Virginia that supports both individuals and families affected by mental illness across their lifespan - providing support for children and youth, young adults, and adults.