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- EIN 52-1295484
- (410) 884-8691
- 10632 Little Patuxent Pky Suite 45 Columbia MD 21044-3273 USA
- http://namimd.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Counseling, Mental Health, Mental Health Disorders
Mission: Nami maryland, inc. (the organization) (nami maryland), incorporated in the state of maryland, is the state organization for the national alliance on mental illness (nami). Nami maryland is a grassroots organization dedicated to education, support, and advocacy for persons with mental illnesses, their families, and the wider community. Our mission is to improve the quality of life for individuals with mental illnesses and their families. The values that inform all nami actions include: empowerment of individuals with mental illness and their families. Experts for the community: individuals with mental illness and their families are the experts to improve systems and to provide community outreach and peer education. Effective peer-based, recovery-focused and family-oriented programming and services. Volunteers and community partners: we leverage the power and networks of volunteers and community partners to spread nami's message.
Programs: Peer education and peer support: nami maryland offers effective, free peer education and support programs directly, and in collaboration with local nami affiliates and delivered at the local level. These programs are best practice education courses and support groups provided for and by peers. Families are trained to support other families, and individuals with mental illness are trained to support other individuals.
community and provider outreach and education: nami maryland provides effective community and provider education and outreach directly and in collaboration with local nami affiliates, community partners and networks. Graduates of our peer programs are trained to use their personal experience to deliver effective workshops and other outreach.
affiliate development and assistance: nami maryland provides services and consultation to local affiliates and emerging nami groups across the state, furthering our common mission.
policy and advocacy for systems improvement: we provide an ongoing campaign and public policy agenda to improve mental health services throughout the state, reduce the stigma associated with mental illness, and support effective treatment and recovery programs. We provide training to our stakeholders to effectively tell their stories to decision makers and to educate them about mental illness. A statewide helpline that provides useful information and links people to support and resources. The annual namiwalks which raises public awareness and provides funds which allow us to continue to offer our free support and education programs around the state. A quarterly, topical newsletter and other resource materials that provide useful and practical information. An annual 2-day statewide conference with as many as 40 different workshops on important topics of interest to individuals and families coping with mental illness, decision makers, service providers, and community organizations.