NAMI-NYC’s guiding principle is “families helping families.” We are the only non-profit in New York City providing direct support to family members caring for loved ones with mental illness. Families work best as a support system to people with mental health conditions when they have proper education, support, and resources.
Before health care providers and social safety net, family members are the first line of care for New Yorkers living with serious mental illness. They are there during a crisis or the first to notice a change in behavior. We are not born knowing how to do this. That’s where NAMI-NYC comes in…
We offer free classes throughout the year, for families, and for individuals affected by mental illness. These classes are transformative in our understanding of mental health challenges, how to support a loved one, and repairing family relationships.
Explore our classes, including Family-to-Family, Peer-to-Peer, and Basics.