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
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