ABOUT US

    NAMI DeKalb is an affiliate of NAMI National and NAMI Georgia, providing mental health support, education, resources, and advocacy within the DeKalb County community. NAMI, National Alliance on Mental Illness, is a grassroots organization formed in 1979 to unify hundreds of local groups across the nation concerned with addressing the needs of individuals, families, and communities affected by mental illness.

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     NAMI National advocates for NAMI DeKalb by promoting favorable legislation before Congress. NAMI National also provides training for state leaders who, in turn, train local teachers and facilitators for NAMI DeKalb's many classes and support groups. NAMI National also includes training for our many other programs and offers a wealth of information on its website and other programs supporting the NAMI mission. See NAMI.org. The state organization, NAMI Georgia, advocates on our behalf before the state legislature and provides innumerable logistical and practical support for our local efforts. Classes, support groups, and many other resources provided by NAMI are free, and classes and support groups are, at present, mostly held virtually. The NAMI logo, a circle with blades of grass, represents this grassroots origin and the continuing vital role of local communities in NAMI's work.