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
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What's Up
Latest NAMI News & Events
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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.
NAMI Applauds President Biden’s Focus on Mental Health in the State of the Union Address
Mar 01 2022 Arlington, VA — President Biden tonight will deliver his first State of the Union Address, and based on an announcement today from the White House, addressing our country’s mental health crisis is one of the top priorities expected to be
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