NAMI VALLEY OF THE SUN
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Mission Statement
NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness through providing support, education, and advocacy. NAMI Valley of the Sun is a local affiliate of NAMI Arizona and serves Maricopa County. We offer evidence-based education and support, maintain a presence in the community, participate in local legislative advocacy efforts, and sponsor community-building activities and events.
About This Cause
Our trained NAMI volunteers bring peer-led programs to a wide variety of community settings, from churches to schools to community centers and mental health agencies. With the unique understanding of people with lived experience, these programs and support groups provide outstanding FREE education, skills training and support to the entire community. We inspire mental health recovery through our following Signature Programs: • NAMI Family-to-Family – This evidence-based program includes 8-sessions for family and friends of people living with mental illness. The program teaches strengths-based communication strategies, how to communicate with your loved one during times of crisis, how to best support your loved one, how to navigate the mental health system, and the promotion of self-care strategies to reduce compassion fatigue. Family-to-Family is nationally recognized as a best practice. Research shows that the program significantly improves the coping and problem-solving abilities of the whole family unit • NAMI Basics – This 6-week class is designed for parents and other caregivers of children and adolescents who are experiencing signs and symptoms of mental illness. Participants are taught the facts about mental health conditions and how to best support their child at home, at school, and when seeking medical care. • NAMI In Our Own Voice – This presentation for the general public promotes awareness about mental illness and the possibility of recovery. People with lived experience share their stories of struggle, hope, and triumph as it relates to their own personal journey through mental illness. • NAMI Ending the Silence – This presentation is tailored to the needs of parents, faculty, and students to raise their awareness about mental illness and help them recognize and respond to early warning signs and the importance of early intervention. • NAMI Connection – A weekly support group for people living with a mental health condition, NAMI Connection offers individuals the opportunity to explore coping strategies and develop a natural support system, guided by trained support group facilitators. • NAMI Family Support Group – A weekly or monthly support group for family members, partners, and friends of individuals living with a mental illness, this program offers information, resources, and ongoing support. The group is led by trained facilitators.