Advocacy, Education & Support
We envision:
a compassionate community where all people affected by mental illness live healthy, fulfilling lives.
What is NAMI Racine County?
NAMI Racine County is the local affiliate of National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). We are an independent 501(c)(3) not for profit organization (EIN: 39-341452) seeking to improve the quality of life of all individuals by offering no cost mental illness advocacy, education, and support programs across Racine County.
We have a reputation to uphold!
Gold Transparency on Guidestar!
95% rating on Charity Navigator!
Our mission:
is to provide advocacy, education, support, and public awareness so all individuals and families affected by mental illness can build better lives.
“The officers were very kind. One was here before and was very, very professional. He had a lot of empathy. They were not intimidating to my son, and sat and talked with him. I was very impressed with him. He went above and beyond. Dan from Crisis is awesome! ...
I’m glad the police here have the CIT team. It truly helps.”
Advocacy
We advocates at the individual and systemic levels to remove the stigma in our society unfairly associated with mental illness. NAMI Racine County works hard to protect rights of individuals living with mental illness. We are dedicated to increasing access to care, eliminating stigma, and working with law enforcement and government agencies to promote the welfare of people affected by mental illness.
Education
Educational programming offered at no cost by NAMI Racine County demystifies metal illness and can help individuals, loved ones, and the greater community achieve a comfortable understanding of mental illness. NAMI Racine County provides programs focused on personal wellness, family dynamics, law enforcement practices, suicide prevention, youth mental health, and for healthcare professionals.
Support
We believe that sustained wellness can be supported by others who have lived through similar experiences. NAMI Racine County offers support groups for individuals with mental health conditions, for loved ones of those with mental illness, and a special group for teens.
Get Involved
Membership
Membership with NAMI Racine County will connect you with the largest mental health grass roots organization. You will receive newsletters from National Alliance on Mental Illness, NAMI Wisconsin, and NAMI Racine County to be aware of the NAMI movement on the national, state, and local levels.
Volunteer
Our organization depends on dedicated volunteers to facilitate support groups, lead mental health education programs, support advocacy efforts, and assist with special events. If you are a person impacted by mental illness, consider sharing your learned wisdom with others in our community.
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