About Us

NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. The families and members of NAMI Grand Traverse are here to help! We offer understanding to anyone concerned about mental illnesses and the treatment of mental illness. They are dedicated to improving the quality of life for people with mental illness and their families through support, education, and advocacy. NAMI advocates at the county, state and national levels for non-discriminatory access to quality healthcare, housing , education and employment for people with mental illness.

Educate the public about mental illness.
Work to eliminate the stigma of mental illness.
Advocate for increased funding for research into the causes and treatment of mental illness.