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- EIN 13-3077692
- (212) 684-3365
- 307 W 38th St Frnt 8 New York NY 10018-2913 USA
- www.naminycmetro.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Mental Health
Mission: As the largest affiliate of the national alliance on mental illness, the organization works collaboratively with state and national affiliates and other stakeholders in the community to educate the public, advocate for legislation, reduce stigma and improve the mental health system. People with serious and persistent mental illnesses and their families suffer the effects not only of these serious illnesses, but also discrimination in insurance coverage, a fragmented and under-funded service system, a lack of information about the illnesses and their treatments, and the stigmatizing effects of a misinformed public and media. The organization works to provide education to those with these illnesses and their families.
Programs: Family support program: a set of services that provides support and education for people living with mental illness and their families. Advocacy program: provides advocacy for individuals with mental illness and their families through various initiatives including community education, ceo summits, and i will listen.