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NAMI The National Alliance on Mental Illness
NAMI's Purpose: NAMI Mendocino County is a self-help organization consisting of families of people with brain disorders, clients, professionals and members of the community.
We support people in our community who:
- Have a friend or family member living with mental health issues
- Feel alone and isolated
- Need information about mental illness, local services and support
Join us today!
Your local NAMI membership will support these services in Mendocino County:
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Family Support Groups provide emotional support to family and friends of people living with mental health issues.
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| Educate |
Free Family-to-Family Education program focusing on schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depression, panic and obsessive disorders, biology of the brain, research, medications, treatment, communication & problem solving skills.
A Library of books, pamphlets, audiotapes and videos for loan are available upon request.
Speakers on brain disorders for community groups.
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| Advocacy |
T o put an end to discrimination and to improve services, including treatment options, housing, education and economic opportunities.
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| Newsletter |
Spring 2007
Autumn 2006
Winter 2006 |
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