NAMI-NYC Breaks the Stigma Around Mental Illness

NAMI-NYC actively works to challenge and dismantle stereotypes and discriminatory attitudes around mental illness. By fostering open conversations, raising awareness, and promoting education, we aim to create a more inclusive and understanding world for people living with serious mental illness AND their families. 

Programs

All NAMI-NYC programs incorporate anti-stigma efforts, but here are some highlights: 

• In Our Own Voice 
• Ending the Silence 
• Mental Health 101 
• Family & Friends 

Campaigns & Activities

• #IWillListen
• #JustAsk
• Reducing Stigma in the Latino Community
• NAMI-NYC storytelling

About NAMI-NYC

At NAMI-NYC, we assist thousands of families and individuals affected by mental illness annually through free education, support, and advocacy. We are the only non-profit in New York City providing direct support to family members caring for loved ones with mental illness. Families work best as a support system to people with mental health conditions when they have proper education, support, and resources.  NAMI-NYC offers mental health classes, 40 support and social groups, family mentoring, and a Helpline in 180+ languages to New Yorkers completely free-of-charge regardless of income, insurance, or immigration status.

Connect with Us

Call our Helpline at 212-684-3264 and we’ll connect you to a program that’s a good fit for you or your family member. Learn more at: www.naminyc.org/find-support. Our programs are available to New Yorkers and beyond. You are not alone.