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NAMI Tulare County
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ABOUT NAMI TULARE COUNTY

A Community of Hope

NAMI Tulare County is an affiliate of NAMI, National Alliance on Mental Illness, the nation's largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.  We are a nonprofit organization dedicated to raising awareness and providing essential education, support, and advocacy for individuals and families affected by mental illness.  NAMI Tulare County is committed to addressing the mental health needs of our community and replacing stigma with understanding. Even though we share overwhelming problems in common, we also share a common strength, a common understanding, and a common wisdom that forms a community of hope. 

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Our Mission

Our Mission

Our Mission

  NAMI Tulare County's mission is to provide support, education, and advocacy throughout the Tulare County area on behalf of individuals and families affected by mental illness.

Our History

Our Mission

Our Mission

NAMI Tulare County began in 1978, when two local women started facilitating a monthly support group for family members and friends of individuals with severe mental illness.  Over the years, we have added a Connection Support Group and education programs for individuals living with mental illness, family members, and the community. We are

NAMI Tulare County began in 1978, when two local women started facilitating a monthly support group for family members and friends of individuals with severe mental illness.  Over the years, we have added a Connection Support Group and education programs for individuals living with mental illness, family members, and the community. We are an affiliate of NAMI, National Alliance on Mental Illness, the nations largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.

Our Vision

Our Mission

Our Vision

The vision of NAMI Tulare County is to raise  awareness and provide education, advocacy, and support for people  living with mental illness and their family and friends. We advocate for access to services, treatment, support, and research to facilitate recovery and wellness. 

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Board Officers

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Board Officers

 Ralph Nelson, President 

Donna Grigsby, Vice President

Mary Mederos, Co-Treasurer

Bruce Nicotero, Co-Treasurer

Kathy Farrell, Secretary 

Board Members

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Board Officers

Ivy Jones 

Ray Lara

Karen Mabry

Betty Pimental

Lauren Rodriguez

Newsletter Editor

Newsletter Editor

Newsletter Editor

 Denise Nelson

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TRADEMARKS & IMAGES

The Following are Trademarks of NAMI:  National Alliance on Mental Illness, NAMI, NAMI Infographics, NAMI Family Support Group, NAMI Connection, NAMI Basics, NAMI Homefront, NAMI Ending the Silence,  NAMI Family-to-Family,  NAMI Peer-to-Peer, NAMI HelpLine, Navigating a Mental Health Crisis, Strength of Us, Your Are Not Alone, Act4MentalHealth, Vote4MentalHealth, Together4MH, and Why Care. 


All other programs and services are trademarks of their respective owners.


Images of individuals on our website are stock images, unless otherwise noted. 

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P.O. Box 3655, Visalia, CA 93278

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