National Alliance on Mental Illness (N.A.M.I.) of Fond du Lac County

NAMI Fond du Lac County is the local affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), a grassroots organization founded in 1979 that provides support groups, educational classes and presentations for peers & family members affected by mental illness. NAMI Fond du Lac seeks to empower those young and old affected by mental illness and reduce stigma through support, education and outreach. It is our vision for individuals to live in a safe and accepting environment that supports and promotes mental health and recovery.

Mental illnesses are conditions that disrupt a person’s thinking, feeling, mood, ability to relate to others and daily functioning. Just as diabetes is a disorder of the pancreas, mental illnesses are medical conditions that often result in a diminished capacity for coping with the ordinary demands of life. It is important to remember that this term refers to many diagnoses, that each person’s experience with mental health issues is unique and that people have wide-ranging preferences about the language used to describe their experience.

Mental illnesses can affect persons of any age, race, religion or income. Mental illnesses are not the result of personal weakness, lack of character or poor upbringing. Mental illnesses are treatable. Most people diagnosed with a serious mental illness can experience relief from their symptoms by actively participating in an individual treatment plan. Hope, Help and Recovery these are NAMI promises.

¼ of our state’s population experiences mental illness in a given year. If you or your loved one is suffering know that you are not alone, NAMI is here to help. If you would like to learn more about mental illnesses and all that NAMI Fond du Lac County is doing in our community, invite us to come speak to your civic group, service organization, employees or classroom. Recovery is possible and people with mental illness can not only survive – but thrive.

Welcome to the NAMI-Fond du lac Community.

NAMI Fond du Lac is the only organization within Fond du Lac County that provides these uniquely evidence-based mental health Signature Programs to individuals, family, and youth in the community. NAMI has been serving the Fond du Lac area since 1979. NAMI Fond du Lac acquired accreditation in February of 1984, and has successfully implemented mental health programs for families, youth and adults; such as; NAMI Basics, Family Support Group, Family to Family, Hearts + Minds, Peer Support Group, Ending the Silence, and In Our Own Voice. All Signature Programs are offered at no cost to the community.