National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI)

NAMI Monterey County offers hope and reduction of stigma associated with mental illness through education, advocacy, service access and support for families and their loved ones living with mental illness.  To this end, we seek to enhance the quality and fulfillment of their lives through wellness and recovery.

NAMI Monterey County believes in:

* Education. Education for individuals living with mental illness, their families and the community is important to dispel stigma and ignorance regarding mental illness. We believe that education and information is a vital tool to living with a mental illness.

* Advocacy. NAMI Monterey County believes in advocating for legislation and benefits for those living with mental illness. We use our voice within the state and federal system to support and improve the quality of life for those who are mentally ill.

* Service Access. Our mission is to provide up-to-date information for anyone wanting to learn about mental illness. We work closely with other local resources to provide assistance to those in need.

* Support. NAMI Monterey County provides many classes and support groups for family members and their loved ones. These classes and support groups provide a safe place for family members to get the encouragement they need and to know that they are not alone.