How NAMI Helps
Educational Programs
Free, multi-week NAMI Education Programs include Family-to-Family for family caregivers and Peer-to-Peer for persons with mental
illness. NAMI also offers In Our Own Voice, a unique public
education program in which two trained speakers share compelling
personal stories about living with mental illness and achieving
recovery. Follow this link to
learn more about NAMI educational programs.
Support Groups
NAMI support groups offer persons with mental illness or family
members a chance to discuss problems with others who are coping with similar issues.
Follow this link to learn more about
NAMI's support groups.
Monthly Program Meetings
Monthly program meetings feature guest speakers who are experts in areas
such as mental health services, medication, research and benefits.
Follow this link to learn
more about our monthly program meetings.
Information and Referral
NAMI offers Information and Referral resources through our office
and through the personal experiences of our members. For more
information call the NAMI office 215-886-0350 or follow this link to
contact us.
Advocacy
NAMI advocates for persons with mental illness and their families in such areas as insurance benefits, treatment, housing and
employment. NAMI members and staff participate on boards and committees of agencies and other
organizations to influence decisions. Follow this link to
learn more about advocacy.
Community Outreach
NAMI members and staff participate on a variety of boards and
committees throughout our community to help improve the lives of
people with mental illness and their families. For more information
call the NAMI office 215-886-0350 or follow this link to
contact us.
Lending Library
NAMI's library of books and videos help members learn
about mental illness. Follow this link to
see a list of titles. For more information call the NAMI office 215-886-0350
or follow this link to contact us.
Newsletter
The montco memo, our monthly newsletter helps members keep in touch with the latest information about
mental illness and activities throughout the area. Follow this link to
read and download the montco memo.
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