National Alliance of Mental Illness Jacksonville
Cause Area
- Advocacy & Human Rights
- Community
- Crisis Support
- People with Disabilities
Location
40 E ADAMS STJACKSONVILLE, FL 32202 United StatesWebsite:
http://www.namijax.org
Organization Information
Mission Statement
The Mission of NAMI Jacksonville is to support and improve the quality of life for family members and those living with mental illnesses and co-occurring substance abuse through compassion, education, and advocacy. Our vision is that people with severe and persistent mental illness can recover and lead productive and meaningful lives within their community
Description
NAMI has built it’s organization on four cornerstones: Support, Education, Advocacy and Research. With more than 220,000 members in 2002, and 1200 state and local affiliates in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and American District of Samoa and Canada. NAMI’s members work to bring hope and progress to thousands of people with severe mental illness. Founded in 1987, the Jacksonville affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is an informal organization of the family and friends of people with a mental illness.