Spirit of Giving: THE NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS (NAMI) SARASOTA AND MANATEE COUNTIES

THE NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS (NAMI) SARASOTA AND MANATEE COUNTIES

NAMI SARASOTA AND MANATEE COUNTIES | 2911 FRUITVILLE ROAD, SARASOTA, FL 34237 941-444-3428 | NAMISARASOTAMANATEE.ORG

ONE IN 5 ADULTS IN THE UNITED STATES LIVE WITH A MENTAL ILLNESS and, because of the COVID-19 pandemic, that number has drastically increased – with 1 in 3 adults reporting experiencing symptoms of anxiety and depression. We expect the need for support to only rise as we hopefully come out of the pandemic sooner rather than later. NAMI peer volunteers bring programs to a wide variety of community settings and are focused on providing safe, welcoming, supportive and non-stigmatizing environments. With the unique understanding of people with lived experience, these programs and support groups provide outstanding free education, skills training and support for individuals living with mental illness, their families and caregivers. The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. NAMI Sarasota and Manatee Counties mission is to improve the lives of individuals with mental illness, as well as their families and caregivers, through support, education, awareness, and advocacy. Our vision is that Sarasota and Manatee Counties are communities in which people with mental illness can recover and lead productive lives free from stigma.