Incorporated in 1989, NAMI Tallahassee is the local affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness. We serve Leon and surrounding counties. NAMI is a nonprofit, grassroots, self-help education, support, and advocacy organization for individuals living with mental illnesses and their families. The national organization has created a variety of peer-led education and support programs which have been deemed evidence-based best practices by the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Local affiliates such as NAMI Tallahassee provide training, curriculum, materials, and technical assistance to thousands of volunteers who are committed to bringing these programs to their communities
NAMI Tallahassee, through dues and fundraising, offers all programs, support groups, presentations, and outreach events at no charge to the community. In addition to NAMI Signature Programs, NAMI Tallahassee supports Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training for regional law enforcement personnel. Additionally, we support the LOSS Team (Local Outreach to Survivors of Suicide Loss), which offers peer support to families and friends who have lost a loved one to suicide, provided through phone calls, print materials, and ongoing availability for personal support.
