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
Angel Charity for Children, Inc.
Arizona Complete Health
The Connie Hillman Family Foundation
Community Foundation for Southern Arizona:
- Jasam Foundation of Arizona
- Z Fund
- Helene Hendrikson Legacy Fund
The David & Lura Lovell Foundation
Stonewall Community Foundation
SAMHSA
Tucson Medical Center Foundation
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.
Ralph's Story
Yazmin en español
What's Up
Latest NAMI News & Events
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Our May, 2022 Newsletter is Now Available
Click here to view our May, 2022 Newsletter in full color! Highlights include an updates on 2022 NAMIWalk Southern Arizona, May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and so much more!
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
During Mental Health Awareness Month, NAMI joins the mental health community to reaffirm our commitment to building our understanding of mental illness, increasing access to treatment and ensuring those who are struggling know they are not alone.
2022 NAMIWalks Southern Arizona Draws Huge Turnout
Our first in-person walk since 2019 drew more than 1500 people on a beautiful Saturday morning to participate in our 16th NAMIWalks Southern Arizona. At present we are at 89% of our $150,000 goal and hope that while the website
AZ Daily Star Interviews ED Christina Bickelmann
In a recent interview by Loni Nannini of the AZ Daily Star, NAMI So AZ Executive Director Christina Bickelmann discusses the impact NAMI So AZ has on mental health awareness in our community. Click Here to read the full article.
February 2022 Newsletter
The latest news about our April 2 NAMIWalk Southern Arizona, a note from our Exec Dir Christina Bickelmann, Volunteer Spotlight and more…Click Here
Communities of Color Face Greater Challenges Finding Effective Therapy, National Survey Finds
Survey on Mood Disorders Shows Hispanic and Asian American Individuals Who Seek Therapy Face Lack of Cultural Competence Among Providers and Language Barriers Oct 05 2021 Arlington, VA — Experiencing a mood disorder presents significantly greater challenges for people of color,
New Dialing Procedure for Customers in the Arizona 480, 520, and 928 Area Codes!
Beginning October 24, 2021, all consumers with numbers in the 480, 520, and 928 area codes must dial 10-digits (Area Code + Phone Number) for all local calls. On and after this date, local calls dialed with only seven digits
Mental Health America Releases 2022 State of Mental Health in America
Arizona Ranks 49 (down from 40th in 2021) with a higher prevalence of mental illness and lower rates of access to care. To read the full report, click here.
I am the Face of Minority Mental Health
View this moving video produced by NAMI North Texas for National Minority Mental Health Month in July. https://youtu.be/NhYods4sZk0
Get Help – Give Help: A Message from our Executive Director
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Update on Office Hours, Programs and Services
Due to the prevalence of the coronavirus in our community, we encourage the public to access our services by phone or email whenever possible. Our office at 6122 E 22nd Street is open for those requiring in-person assistance, however, we encourage you to
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
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