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Guided by lived experience and evidence-based practices, the National Alliance on Mental Illness of New York City, Inc. (NAMI-NYC) helps families and individuals affected by mental illness build better lives through education, support, and advocacy.

We’re Here For You

1 in 5 live with mental health challenges, and The Other 4™ are family and friends. We are ALL impacted by mental illness.

We’re here for you

Helpline

Our Helpline is available as a source of information and support. Call us.

Support Groups

All groups are led by a trained volunteers with lived experience, in a safe and judgment-free environment of mutual respect.

Classes

Our trained volunteers teach peer-led classes which provide outstanding free education, skills training, and support.

Your Support Matters

Dealing with mental illness is not easy – not for the person with the illness, nor for the people in their life.

Your generous gift makes hope possible!

Ways to Give

Resource of the Month:

2025 Mental Health Awareness Month Events

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Let’s celebrate by promoting mental health awareness and supporting each other’s recovery. Check out the amazing activities that NAMI-NYC and its many partners have planned for May below.

2025 Mental Health Awareness Month

2025 AAPI Heritage Month Events

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, a time to honor the rich cultures, histories, and contributions of AAPI communities. This month, explore how NAMI-NYC is celebrating with events, resources, and support tailored for our AAPI community.

2025 AAPI Heritage Month

NAMI-NYC Changes Lives

“I couldn’t describe what recovery means to me without NAMI-NYC.”

Miguel, Peer and Long-Time Volunteer

“Hearing personal stories helped our kids open up about their own struggles.”

NYC Public School Teacher

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NAMI-NYC Launches Peer-Led Teen Mental Health Programs with New York City Council Support 

New York, NY–NAMI-NYC is proud to announce the launch of its new teen mental health programs made possible through the support of the New York City Council.   With the $250,000 award, NAMI-NYC created a new youth team, including a Youth …

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