Causes: Mental Health, Mental Health & Crisis Intervention

Mission: NAMI Kansas is a state-wide organization of the National Alliance on Mental Illness – a self-help, membership organization of family members, mental health consumers and friends dedicated to improving the lives of those affected by mental illnesses. We provide leadership and work in partnership with local affiliates to ensure peer support, advocacy, and education.

Direct beneficiaries per year: More than 7800 individuals

Programs: Local affiliates/support groups are the heart and soul of the organization. The viability, strength and capability of NAMI Kansas is in direct proportion to these same measures of the local entities. Since local affiliates are the delivery mechanism for much of our work in peer support and education, affiliate development is a core program feature. Currently, we have a local presence in 14 communities which leaves a number of key areas around the state without the means of reaching those in need.