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  hen you reach out to
others for support
NAMI is here to provide it
NAMI is a nationwide organization for families and friends experiencing
serious brain disorders (mental illnesses).
NAMI's mission, as a grassroots self-help, support, education and advocacy
organization, is to improve the quality of life for those who suffer from these
no-fault brain disorders.
Our NAMI organization is a non-profit support group for the family members
and friends of the person with a severe brain disorder (mental illnesses).
Many times we have found that no one is there to listen to our frustration and
they seldom realize exactly what we are coping with.
NAMI Madison County provides a "Caring and Sharing" session on a monthly
basis as well as educational sessions where we further our knowledge about brain
disorders and the services that are available to assist the person with a severe
brain disorder.
The National Alliance for the Mentally Ill offers individuals and families a
roadmap to recovery, and is ready to serve as your guide because we have already
traveled many of the paths in front of you.
We have lived your experience. We know how to teach you to manage an
illness and move toward recovery. We offer information and support, and an
opportunity to join a continuing revolution in scientific advance to understand
brain disorders, and the broader revolution that is still needed to ensure
access to effective treatment and support in every community.
We also know that there is no disgrace in having a mental illness. It's
no one's fault. It's not a reflection of integrity or character. No
one is immune. Brain disorders are illnesses like any other.
Treatments exist. People do recover. What is most important is to
avoid pretending that the illness doesn't exist or to try to cover it up as if
it were our terrible secret. What is important is to reach out openly to
others for support, and NAMI is here to provide it.
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