NAMI Southern Arizona

NAMI Southern Arizona has been serving the Tucson Community since 1983!

Providing Help and Hope

Mental health problems are very common. One in five American adults and youth are affected, so someone you know and care about suffers from a mental illness.

With your help, NAMI Southern Arizona provides mental health advocacy, education and support to people in our community
with mental illness and their loved ones. Mental illness is like any other disease, with proper care, it can be treated and managed,
and recovery is possible.

We need your help. Please support NAMI Southern Arizona by becoming a member, donating,
or volunteering. Together, we can make sure no family walks the path of mental illness alone.

NAMI Southern Arizona is a 501(C)3 non-profit organization. EIN 86-0450977

KOLD Announces 2020 NAMIWalk Southern AZ

Community-Wide
Crisis Line:
520-622-6000
1-866-495-6735

Support Provided By:

Arizona Complete Health
Jasam Foundation of Arizona
held at the Community Foundation for So. AZ
The Lovell Foundation
Stonewall Community Foundation
SAMHSA

Join our 2020 NAMIWalk for Southern Arizona by making a donation, signing up as an individual walker or signing up as a Team Captain. Just click on the logo and it will take you to our NAMIWalk website!

Events & Announcements

Debbie Rich named NAMI SA Executive Director

Debbie Rich, who has served as the Girl Scouts of Southern Arizona’s (GSSOAZ) chief executive officer for nearly 15 years, will be the next executive director of the National Alliance on Mental Illness of Southern Arizona (NAMI SA).

“Debbie is leaving GSSOAZ after building a rock-solid foundation in our organization from which to launch our mission higher, reaching more girls,” said Susan Armstrong, CPA Council Board Chair. “For that, and her many other accomplishments, including Angel’s Place for Girls. I could not be more thankful. Personally, I cannot put into words how much I will miss working with her and learning from her on a regular basis with GSSOAZ. That said, I am so hopeful for her next challenge and what it will do for Tucson.”

“We are excited to work with Debbie to promote her vision for NAMI SA, said David Delawder, CRSS, CPRP, President of NAMI SA’s Board of Directors. “Together with the board and staff, we will set the stage for a prosperous future where NAMI SA can have an even greater impact in the community. We will also continue to raise awareness and look for new funding and support to make sure more mental health services, not fewer, come to those in need.”

Because of a thoughtful succession plan, Rich’s move from GSSOAZ to NAMI SA will be smooth. Rich will be working closely with the board and executive team for both organizations as she moves into her role in March. Her initial work with NAMI SA will be to ensure open communications with staff, clients and their families, elected officials and area communities while learning about services and additional funding opportunities.

The GSSOAZ board will select an interim chief executive officer at the organization’s next board meeting.

Help & Hope for YOUth, the youth mental health initiative of the National Alliance on Mental Illness Southern Arizona, has launched their new website, https://helphopeforyouth.org

The Help & Hope for YOUth Alliance (formerly the Arizona Youth Mental Health Alliance) was formed in 2017 to expand youth mental health awareness and education in Pima, Cochise, Santa Cruz and Pinal Counties so that more young people will seek help when they begin experiencing symptoms.

NAMI Southern Arizona is Now a Qualified Charitable Organization for
Arizona Tax Credits!

While NAMI Southern Arizona has always been a 501(c)3 non-profit and a qualified charitable organization for Federal Taxes, we have just recently qualified for Arizona State tax credits. These credits are available for a maximum contribution of $400 for single taxpayers and $800 for married, filing jointly. And, these credits apply to any contributions you might have made during the 2019 tax year. Please consider NAMI Southern Arizona QCO Code 21027 when making your year end donations!

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