NAMI San Diego Email Format
Mental Health CareCalifornia, United States51-200 Employees
NAMI San Diego is a mental health care nonprofit that serves as the local arm of the national and California affiliates of the National Alliance on Mental Illness. Located in San Diego, California, the organization operates as a community-focused resource providing support, education, and advocacy to people with mental illnesses and their families, with a mission to reduce stigma and improve access to services. Its offerings include helplines, support groups, educational meetings, newsletters, a lending library, and classes across San Diego County, aiming to help individuals cope with daily challenges related to brain disorders and to inform the public about mental health issues. The organization positions itself within the nonprofit sector, emphasizing grassroots engagement and the broader goal of advancing research and better mental health systems at a national level. A recent development noted in local coverage is the launch of Smarts for Advocacy training programs in 2023, designed to empower individuals with lived experience to influence mental health policy and practice.