| NAMI Orange County is a tax-exempt, non-profit organization with a membership of over 400 and is an affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
and NAMI California NAMI Orange County conducts free educational programs, meetings and support groups throughout the entire county addressing every aspect of mental health. Please take a few minutes to browse through our web site to learn more about our many free programs, educational meetings, support groups and advocacy we provide for those families and clients dealing with the affects of mental illness. NAMI Orange County publishes a monthly newsletter called "The Bridge Builder" providing the latest local, state and national news. NAMI Orange County works tirelessly to educate the community in an effort to reduce the stigma attached to mental illness.
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NAMI OC Office: (714) 544-8488 E-Mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Stop by our office: 1810 E. 17th Street, Santa Ana, CA 92705 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Monday through Friday Location and Directions / Map OUR STORY
NAMI Orange County a volunteer based non-profit organization, is the
leading self-help organization in the County for families and friends
of those suffering from serious mental disorders. Founded in 1980, NAMI
Orange County offers family support groups, advocates for legislation,
supports research efforts and works to educate the public to reduce
stigma. NAMI Orange County, affiliated with NAMI California and the
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), receives its funding from
its membership and from the community and provides services free to the
public.
OUR MISSION The mission of NAMI Orange County is to provide emotional support, education and resources for families, and those affected by mental illness. In collaboration with the entire community, we advocate for a life of quality and dignity, one without discrimination, for all those persons affected by this illness. |
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WELCOME MESSAGE FROM NAMI OC PRESIDENT On behalf of The National Alliance on Mental Illness, Orange County, welcome to our website. Our mission is to provide emotional support, education, resources and advocacy for the families of and those suffering from a mental illness. At NAMI-OC, we define ourselves by the value we can provide to those that need our services. We believe that this website helps support our “value” goal. It is easy to navigate. For any subject you cannot find, please use the “search” feature which will list all the pages on our site that contain the “key word” that you enter into the search box. What is sometimes forgotten when dealing with people suffering from a mental illness is that they are people, sick and suffering from a disease of the brain. It was not their choice. Mental illness is a disease just like diabetes or cancer. Mental illnesses are quite common. At least 12% - 20% of the people living in Orange County will experience a diagnosable and disabling mental illness each year. Because of stigma and the fact that these diseases can affect cognitive abilities, fewer than one in four people will ever seek any medical or other help. A great number of them commit suicide and those that do not have a life span 25 years shorter than the average American. The impact on the families whose loved ones are affected by these diseases is equally as devastating. NAMI-OC is here to help. I encourage you to get involved with NAMI Orange County and help us lead the way in improving mental health services in the county. Sincerely, |