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Welcome to NAMI Central Florida
NAMI Central Florida is an organization of families, friends and individuals whose lives have been affected by mental illness. As a non-profit organization, we work in the community to make the stigma of mental health a relic of history. We are dedicated to helping improve the quality of life for individuals affected by these conditions through education, support, and advocacy.
We partner with local advocates, mental health providers, and business leaders to affect change. Let's all work on being united for mental health!
Embracing Change: Transforming Your Life with Healthy Habits
About the Author Jenny Wise homeschools her four awesome children. As any homeschooling parent knows, every day is an adventure, and Jenny has begun chronicling her experiences at Special Home Educator. She hopes to use the site to connect with other homeschoolers and to provide helpful advice to parents who may be considering a home…
Sailing Smoothly Through Midlife: Tips for Navigating Change
Image via Unsplash About the Author Jenny Wise homeschools her four awesome children. As any homeschooling parent knows, every day is an adventure, and Jenny has begun chronicling her experiences at Special Home Educator. She hopes to use the site to connect with other homeschoolers and to provide helpful advice to parents who may be…
7 Things You Can Do Right Now to Live Your Best Life and Achieve Your Goals
Image via Pexels About the Author Jenny Wise homeschools her four awesome children. As any homeschooling parent knows, every day is an adventure, and Jenny has begun chronicling her experiences at Special Home Educator. She hopes to use the site to connect with other homeschoolers and to provide helpful advice to parents who may be…
49 Souls
49 Souls A Poem in Remembrance of Those Lost at the Pulse Shooting Written by John Douglass They came for a night of fun,But little did they know.The evils that were sewnIn the city beautiful49 soulsIn my town’s pulseCame a thunderIn song filled nightBullets asunder49 SoulsSuch predictions came from noneA fine time ruinedBy anger with…
Summer Celebration of Diversity
Written by Parth Nakirikanti NAMIGO Volunteer “At NAMI Central Florida, we envision mental health as a right that spans all identities, and that each person is entitled to receive help when they need it.” The summer is home to several different awareness efforts that highlight the many different groups that make up our community. While…
9 Unique Ideas for Improving Mental Health
About the Author Jenny Wise homeschools her four awesome children. As any homeschooling parent knows, every day is an adventure, and Jenny has begun chronicling her experiences at Special Home Educator. She hopes to use the site to connect with other homeschoolers and to provide helpful advice to parents who may be considering a home…
In the News - From NAMI National
NAMI – In the News
- MacKenzie Scott Just Gave $59 Million to the Nation’s Largest Mental Health Organization February 3, 2026On January 30, Mackenzie Scott donated $59 million to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), nearly doubling the $30 million gift she made to the organization in 2022. The post MacKenzie Scott Just Gave $59 Million to the Nation’s Largest Mental Health Organization appeared first on NAMI.
- What to Know About Psychiatric Advance Directives for Schizophrenia January 30, 2026Psychiatric advance directives can help provide clarity about an individual's needs and treatment decisions when they are experiencing a mental health crisis, which is important not just for the person but also for everyone treating them, says Dr. Ken Duckworth, NAMI chief medical officer. The post What to Know About Psychiatric Advance Directives for Schizophrenia […]
