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.
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.
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.
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.
Ralph Nelson, President
Donna Grigsby, Vice President
Mary Mederos, Co-Treasurer
Bruce Nicotero, Co-Treasurer
Kathy Farrell, Secretary
Ivy Jones
Ray Lara
Karen Mabry
Betty Pimental
Lauren Rodriguez
Denise Nelson
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.
NAMI Tulare County
P.O. Box 3655, Visalia, CA 93278
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