Help & Hope
NAMI Southern Arizona provides help & hope for those affected by mental illness and their loved ones.
1 in 5 adults and youth experience mental illness
You’re not alone. Contact NAMI Southern Arizona to take the first step towards help and support. There is 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. Because of generosity from people just like you, NAMI Southern Arizona has been able to serve the Tucson community since 1983, providing no-cost mental health advocacy, education and support to all affected by mental illness. Mental illness is like any other illness, with proper care, it can be treated and managed, and recovery is possible.
Our supporters
Arizona Complete Health
The Connie Hillman Family Foundation
Jasam Foundation of Arizona
(held at the Community Foundation of So. Az.)
The David and Lura Lovell Foundation
Stonewall Community Foundation
SAMHSA
Our Client Stories
In their own words
Listen to our client testimonials how NAMI no-cost programs provided help and support, and gave so many hope.
Rita's Story
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Latest NAMI News & Events
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What's Up
2020 Devastated US Mental Health: Healing Must Be A Priority
NAMI CEO Daniel H. Gillson, Jr. was joined by Andy Keller, Ph.D., CEO of Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute to discuss the ongoing impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health. Please read and share this Op-ed from The Hill
The Walk is ON!!
Join us for our 15th NAMIWalks Southern Arizona as we “virtually” walk to raise funds for NO COST education, advocacy, training and support for ALL affected by mental illness in our community. Visit our Walk website to donate, participate or
February 2021 Newsletter Available NOW!
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NAMI’s Statement on Violent Attack on the Nation’s Capitol
NAMI has released the following statement from CEO Daniel H. Gillison Jr. Jan 06 2021Arlington, VA — The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) today released the following statement from CEO Daniel H. Gillison Jr., regarding the violent takeover of the
NAMI Announces Frontline Workers Support
Frontline professionals face many challenges in their day-to-day work life. From the pressure of making sure people get the help and care they need to working long shifts — health care and public safety are stressful fields of work. When
Get Help – Give Help: A Message from our Executive Director
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New Resolution from NAMI National
On June 17th, NAMI’s Board of Directors unanimously approved a new resolution condemning racism, which can be read on our website here. As the resolution states, NAMI is strongly committed to the principle that all individuals, including communities of color
Update on Office Hours, Programs and Services
While we get through the crisis that has been created by the COVID-19 pandemic, be assured that we are here for you. For the health and safety of all involved, our office is now closed to the public until it
You can help fund our mission and gain Arizona Tax Credits!
NAMI Southern Arizona is a 501(c)3 non-profit and a qualified charitable organization for Federal Taxes. You can help those in need and receive a dollar-for-dollar tax credit when you make a donation to NAMISA . Arizona State Tax Credits are
The Help & Hope for YOUth Alliance
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
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