NAMI On Campus by Ava Kirwin

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NAMI on Campus is a non profit organization that promotes mental well being and aids in ending the stigma of mental health. NAMI actively fights the negative stereotypes surrounding mental health. The goals of NAMI on Campus consistently focus on creating a better environment for those struggling with mental health on campus. NAMI goals include but are not limited to supporting students, raising awareness on mental health, educating the community on campus, promote services offered, advocate for support, and much more.

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NAMI is a non profit organization that stands for the National Alliance on Mental Illness. The mission of NAMI is to provide advocacy efforts, support, and education on mental illness to the public. NAMI holds many fundraisers to raise money in efforts of supports for mental illness. NAMI also provides many opportunities for those experiencing mental illness to reach out for help and be provided with an outlet.

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I chose to highlight NAMI and their efforts as a tribute to my loved ones that combat mental illness. My connection to NAMI is more of a directly personal connection. I hold relationships with many friends and family members that suffer from mental illness and greatly benefit from NAMI. NAMI has held many fundraisers that I have participated in as a way to raise money to research and give back to those suffering from mental illness. As a social work major, having an outlet to provide for clients to independently benefit from is important. NAMI allows individuals combating mental illness to reach out for help that they otherwise would not feel hopeful about getting.

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NAMI hosts tons of activities and fundraisers as a way to promote their values and get others involved.

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Ways to get involved with NAMI include but are not limited to:

Finding a NAMIWalk: A walk sponsored by NAMI to bring people together and raise money for mental illness research and advocacy.
Attend NAMICon: A national annual convention held to bring individuals together and promote the well-being of each other and NAMI.
Become your own fundraiser! NAMI offers the ability to start your own fundraiser in their honor, enabling you to share and raise money on your own for NAMI.
Pledge to be StigmaFree
Share your own story
Partner with NAMI

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Action is needed regarding mental illness for a multitude of reasons. There is a large negative stigma surrounding mental health and illness in our society today. Many individuals facing trouble with their mental health are scared to reach out for help in fear of judgement or maltreatment. NAMI works consistently to retire the stigma surrounding mental illness and health to ensure the well being and equal treatment of everyone.

National Alliance on Mental Illness

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Contact NAMI directly: (703) 524-7600

NAMI Helpline: (800) 950-6264

Hours: Monday through Friday, 10 am until 10 pm

Crisis: 9-8-8

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