NAMI Greater San Antonio provides free peer-led mental health education classes and support groups for individuals living with a mental health condition and their loved ones, as well as hosts community events. We are all touched by mental illness. We join together — no matter where you live, what language you speak, whether you are family members, friends, peers, or caregivers — to share our experiences with mental illness. NAMI Greater San Antonio is dedicated to improving the quality of life for all people affected by mental illness. We form a community that welcomes all
We learn together, share information, understandings, and experiences we advocate together, we provide NAMI education and support programs in San Antonio and surrounding areas, we depend on volunteers. Our mission is to provides support, education, referral sources, public awareness, and legislative advocacy in order to build better lives. NAMI's Values NAMI Values
• Hope - We believe in the possibility of recovery, wellness, and the potential in all of us;
• Inclusion – We embrace diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives;
• Empowerment – We promote confidence, self-efficacy, and service to our mission;
• Compassion – We practice respect, kindness, and empathy; and
• Fairness – We fight for equity and justice. Advocate at the county, state, and national levels for non-discriminatory access to quality healthcare, housing, education, and employment for people with mental illness. Our goal is to educate the public about mental illness. Work to eliminate the stigma of mental illness. And advocate for increased funding for research into the causes and treatment of mental illness.
