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Welcome to
NAMI Philadelphia

NAMI Philadelphia is an organization of families, friends and individuals whose lives have been affected by mental illness. Together, we advocate for better lives for those individuals who have a mental illness.

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A Home is More Important Now Than Ever.

For someone with a mental health condition, the basic necessity of a stable home can be hard to come by.

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You Are Not Alone

1 in 5 live with a mental health condition. So chances are you or someone you know has been affected.

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Support & Encourage

If someone you know is struggling with a mental health condition, read more about how to support them.

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Understanding Change

Mental health conditions are common in teens and young adults. Read more about what you can do.

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NAMI Philadelphia serves residents across our counties with free mental health support, online groups, resources and education.


Support Group Info

NAMI's support groups give an opportunity to be heard and to be helped.


In Crisis

Because we're in this together, you are not alone.


Resources

Everyone who needs help or seeks help deserves to receive it. 


Education

NAMI has a variety of free educational resources.


Group & Event Calendar

View our calendar of online support groups, classes and more.


Advocate

People living with mental health conditions must know that they are not alone.

Upcoming NAMI Philadelphia Events

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News & Events

New PSAs Highlight the Power of Connection to Combat Isolation

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Posted on May 5, 2026 This Mental Health Awareness Month and beyond, the “Seize the Awkward” campaign encourages teens and young adults to start conversations with friends who may be struggling New York – The “Seize the Awkward” campaign, a partnership … Read more

HHS Launches MAHA Action Plan to Curb Psychiatric Overprescribing

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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced efforts to curb psychiatric overprescribing at a MAHA Institute summit on mental health and overmedicalization. As the closing speaker, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. laid out a new action plan … Read more

New National Collaborative Aims to Improve Our National Response to People in Mental Health Crisis

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May 12, 2026 National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) and Health Management Associates (HMA) Launch the National Collaborative for Crisis Systems Innovation Arlington, VA — Today, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) and Health Management Associates (HMA) are proud to … Read more

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Helping Those In Need

NAMI started as a small group of families gathered around a kitchen table in 1979 has blossomed into the nation's leading voice on mental health. Today, we are an association of more than 500 local affiliates who work in your community to raise awareness and provide support and education that was not previously available to those in need.

1979
Started as a

small group of families

gathered around a kitchen table

2016
There are

650
Consolidated

NAMI State Organizations and NAMI Local Affiliates across the country

2018
NAMIWalks raised

$11.9M

across the country

2019
NAMI Celebrates

40 Years

of help and hope

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From Next Door To Across Philadelphia

Become a Member

Join NAMI Philadelphia and join a movement to inspire better lives for residents of Philadelphia who are affected by mental illness. With membership, you'll receive newsletters and updates on mental health news, you'll be able to engage in discussion groups, and you'll have the opportunity to support others who are affected by mental illness financially and emotionally.

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Thank you for your generous tax-deductible donation. You are helping us provide support, education, and advocacy to thousands of people living with mental illness in Pennsylvania.

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Get In Touch

The families and members of NAMI Philadelphia are here to help! We offer understanding to anyone concerned about mental illnesses and the treatment of mental illness.

CONTACT US

If in crisis, please call 988 | Text “NAMI” to 741741 for 24/7, confidential, free crisis counseling | If calling 988 or 911: Ask for a Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Officer

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