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
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
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What's Up
Latest NAMI News & Events
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2022 NAMIWalks Southern Arizona Has Launched
A virtual Team Captain Kick Off was held Tuesday, Jan 11, launching our 2022 NAMIWalks Southern Arizona to be held at Kennedy Park Fiesta Area on Saturday, April 2. After 2 years of virtual walks, we’re planning for our 16th
The November, 2021 Newsletter is now available for viewing online
Executive Director Christina Bicklemann sums up our 2020-2l fiscal year, Shaylie Bergstrom is our featured volunteer, tips to de-stress for the holidays and so much more! To view the newsletter, 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
Tucson Charity Bridge Club Donates $3665 to NAMI Southern Arizona
Executive Director Christina Bicklemann gratefully receives a $3665 donation to NAMI Southern Arizona.
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.
NAMI Southern Arizona Receives Gold GuideStar Seal
The GuideStar Seals of Transparency are given as a rating system for non-profits. Depending on type of information a nonprofit provides determines which Seal it earns. … Bronze—basic information so your organization can be found. Silver—program information and brand details.
Pima County Proclaims National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
NAMI Southern Arizona secured a proclamation from the Pima County Board of Supervisors acknowledging September as National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Communications & Events Director Shelly Jernigan was also managed to get downtown’s historic Pima County Courthouse to light up
Mental Illness Awareness Week & Candlelight Vigil
In 1990, Congress established the first full week of October as Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW) in recognition of NAMI’s efforts to raise mental illness awareness. Since then, mental health advocates across the country have joined in the effort to educate the
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
Suicidal thoughts, much like mental health conditions, can affect anyone regardless of age, gender or background. In fact, suicide is often the result of an untreated mental health condition. Suicidal thoughts, although common, should not be considered normal and often
Supporting Back to School Wellness
As part of NAMI’s #NotAlone conversation series, NAMI’s Chief Strategy & Operations Officer Sherman Gillums, Jr., spoke with a teen, their parent and a high school teacher about their expectations, preparations and hopes for the upcoming school year.
Pyramid Federal Credit Union Donation
Pyramid FCU Staff & Members surprised us last week with a generous donation of $668 as their choice for their “Caring is in our Jeans” community outreach program for July, 2021.
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
AZ Legislature Passes SB1376 Requiring Mental Health Education in Schools
In the first regular session of 2021, the AZ State Legislature passed SB1376 requiring that all health education in public schools include mental health education. To read the full bill, click here.
The August, 2021 Newsletter is Now Available
To view the newsletter, click here.
NAMI Urges Swift Action to Reimagine Crisis Response Ahead of 988 Launch Next Year
In a press release on July 16, 2021, NAMI urges an infusion of federal resources prior to the launch of 988 as an alternative to calling 911 in a mental health/suicide emergency. To read the entire release, click here.
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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