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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

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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Breaking Mental Health Stigma at NAMIWalks NYC + Mental Health Street Fest

In celebration of Mental Health Awareness Month, NAMIWalks NYC + Mental Health Street Fest creates community and breaks stigma around mental illness.

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