NAMI is the National Alliance on Mental Illness, the nation's largest grassroots organization for people with mental illness and their families. Founded in 1979, NAMI has affiliates in every state and in more than 1,100 local communities across the country.
What is the NAMI Mission?
NAMI is dedicated to the eradication of mental illnesses and to the improvement of the quality of life for persons of all ages who are affected by mental illnesses.
What are the benefits of NAMI membership?
All NAMI members receive the benefits of membership at all three levels of the organization, including:
- Membership in the local affiliate, state organization, and NAMI national organizations
- Eligibility to vote in all NAMI elections
- A subscription to The Advocate, NAMI's quarterly magazine, as well as access to optional subscriptions to specialty newsletters and information at the national, state, and local levels.
- Member discounts on brochures, videos, promotional items, and registration at NAMI's annual convention and many state and local conferences.
- Access to exclusive members-only material on www.nami.org
As a grassroots organization, NAMI relies on volunteers at all levels of the organization. Contact the NAMI Knoxville at help@namiknox.org or (865) 602-7807 for opportunities and events in the Knoxville community.
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President: Vice President: Secretary: Affiliate Coordinator: Sarah Helm |
Warren Secrest Barbara Hiser Chad Sims Shanda Wellman Dr. Abraham Brietstein Heather Laughlin, BA Darilyne Tingle Rebecca Kelly |