Nami North Carolina Inc

Programs: Nami nc supports individuals living with mental illness and their families by holding state program leader trainings. These trainings ensure that nami affiliates across north carolina have enough teachers, mentors, facilitators, and presenters to conduct free nami signature programming within their communities. These trainings support educational classes and support groups for individuals living with mental illness and their families, as well as community presentations geared towards introducing the subject of mental illness and breaking down associated stigma. In 2016- 2017, 74 new program leaders were trained. Nami north carolina operates a statewide warmline during normal business hours. The warmline provides information, support, resources, and referrals for people affected by mental illness. In fy 2016-2017, nami north carolina received 988 calls from individuals seeking resources and support

nami nc also supports affiliates conducting nami signature programs by providing technical assistance, resources, and materials to program leaders and affiliate leadership. These supports are aimed at ensuring fidelity to nami program curricula, as well as providing guidance for class and group recruitment, community partnerships, and more. In 2016-2017, nami nc provided statewide technical assistance and support for 29 iterations of nami signature programs, including: family-to-family, a free, 12-week course for family members of individuals living with mental illness; peer- to-peer, a free, 10-week course for individuals living with mental illness; and connection support group, a free, ongoing support group facilitated by and for individuals living with mental illness. Provided support for text for teens and consumer advocacy.