ABOUT NAMI TULARE COUNTY
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 living with mental illness and their loved ones. 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.
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, their families, and the community. We ar
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, their families, and the community. We are 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.
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.
Board Officers:
Board of Directors:
Board of Directors:
Ralph Nelson, President
Sandra Juarez, Vice President
Mary Mederos, Treasurer
Kathy Farrell, Secretary
Board of Directors:
Board of Directors:
Board of Directors:
Donna Grigsby
Ivy Jones
Karen Mabry
Elizabeth Vander Meer
Ray Lara
Bruce Nicotero
Newsletter Editor:
Board of Directors:
Newsletter Editor:
Denise Nelson
NAMI Tulare County
P.O. Box 3655, Visalia, CA 93278
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