NAMI | National Alliance on Mental Illness
WEBWe'll send it to you upon successful completion of your donation. 4301 Wilson Blvd., Suite 300. Arlington, VA 22203 US. 703-524-7600. 703-524-7600. NAMI is the National Alliance on Mental Illness, the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.
National Hotline for Mental Health Crises and Suicide Prevention
WEBNational Hotline For Mental Health Crises And Suicide Prevention Where We Stand NAMI believes that public policies and practices should promote access to care for people with mental health conditions. NAMI supports a nation-wide toll-free hotline that can adequately respond to people experiencing mental health crises. Why We Care Mental health crises and suicides can […]
Support Groups - NAMI
WEBNAMI Family Support Group is a support group for family members, significant others and friends of people with mental health conditions. Groups meet weekly, every other week or monthly, depending on location. Many support groups are virtual and attendance is open to everyone across the country. Find the NAMI Family Support Group nearest you.
WEBication Assisted Treatment (MAT)Medication assisted treatment (MAT) is the use of medications in combination with counseling and behavioral therapies for the trea. ment of substance use disorders. A combination of medication and behavioral therapies is effective in the treatment of substance use disorders and can help. Naltrexone. Tablet: 50 mg.
Warning Signs and Symptoms - NAMI
WEBProlonged or strong feelings of irritability or anger. Avoiding friends and social activities. Difficulties understanding or relating to other people. Changes in sleeping habits or feeling tired and low energy. Changes in eating habits such as increased hunger or lack of appetite. Changes in sex drive.
Mental Health By the Numbers | NAMI
WEBMillions of people are affected by mental illness each year. Across the country, many people just like you work, perform, create, compete, laugh, love and inspire every day. 22.8% of U.S. adults experienced mental illness in 2021 (57.8 million people). This represents 1 in 5 adults. 5.5% of U.S. adults experienced serious mental illness in 2021 ...
About Mental Illness - NAMI
WEBA mental illness is a condition that affects a person's thinking, feeling or mood. Such conditions may affect someone's ability to relate to others and function each day. Each person will have different experiences, even people with the same diagnosis. LEARN MORE. Anxiety Disorders. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Bipolar Disorder.
Residential Treatment - NAMI
WEBFind your local NAMI for support and resources. While the decision to place a child in a residential facility is an intense and emotional one, this type of program may provide the much-needed, and often long-awaited, treatment and support that your child needs to flourish. text “helpline” to 62640, or chat online.
What to Do In a Crisis - NAMI
WEBIn difficult times, many people benefit from reaching out to friends, family and support groups for encouragement. The NAMI HelpLine —800-950-6264 or [email protected] —can offer you sympathy and support and provide you information about resources in your community. It can also be helpful to call a “warmline”—a phone number where trained ...
Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Programs - NAMI
WEBA Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) program is an innovative, community-based approach to improve the outcomes of these encounters. In over 2,700 communities nationwide, CIT programs create connections between law enforcement, mental health providers, hospital emergency services and individuals with mental illness and their families.