I became aware of NAMI after my mother took a class with them to learn about mental health. She came away with a much better idea of what my life was like living with bipolar, adhd and PTSD and it greatly improved our relationship. After seeing how beneficial NAMI had been for my mother, I took a peer class and later became a volunteer leading peer to peer classes, and facilitating a young adult support group for a short time. I have since found myself unable to participate due to being homebound, but I highly recommend anyone who is looking for family or peer support in regards to mental health to reach out to NAMI. They're an amazing group of wonderful people who are warm, friendly, and passionate about helping others. If you feel drawn to donate or volunteer your time, I would strongly encourage you to do so.
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