National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)

Public Awareness, Partnerships and Outreach: NAMI is leading the way toward a new understanding of mental illness and the urgent need for integrated care and support that empowers people to live their best lives. Our work supports the recovery, dignity and well-being of individuals and families nationwide.714,400 SOCIAL MEDIA FOLLOWERSNAMI's social media following grew more than 30% as campaigns such as #WhyCare reached new audiences nationwide with a powerful call to end the stigma surrounding mental illness. See Schedule O for additional Public Awareness, Partnerships and Outreach highlights in 2019

Information, Support and Education: NAMI staff and volunteers come together to deliver a full slate of evidence-based programs that build knowledge, confidence and empowerment.12,000 PEERS REACHING 420,000 PARTICIPANTS NAMI education and support programs reached a record number of people and families in 2019. We continued to improve course content, aiming to ensure that the information we present is clear and accessible to all. Effective training helped peer presenters build the skills needed to welcome and engage course attendees. See Schedule O for additional Information, Support and Education Accomplishments in 2019.

Public Policy and Advocacy: NAMI works with thousands of committed advocates who share their stories to ignite public awareness and engage public policy leaders in the mental health movement. Together, we fight to fund research, improve care, strike down discriminatory barriers and expand the mental health workforce.350,000 ADVOCATES STRONGIn 2019, we continued to build systems that empower us to work effectively with advocates across the country. NAMI State Organizations worked closely with our national team to test new system integrations that will support fast, effective action at the state level. See Schedule O for additional Public Policy and Advocacy Accomplishments in 2019.