Florida’s Voice on Mental Illness

NAMI Florida, Inc. is a grassroots organization dedicated to empowering the lives of all who are touched by mental illness. We are the state’s largest volunteer advocacy organization of families, consumers, and proponents of the goals to improve the quality of life for people and families coping with mental illness, to eliminate stigma and discrimination related to mental illness, and to increase awareness of brain disorders, treatment, and recovery.

NAMI Florida is a part of the National NAMI movement. Founded in 1979, NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) is the nation’s voice on mental illness. It is a nationwide organization with members in every state and over 1100 local communities, who share a common mission of support, education, advocacy, and research.

What Services Do NAMI Florida & Its Affiliates Provide?

Local, State, and National Advocacy on Mental Health Issues
Program Teacher & Support Group Facilitator Training
Information & Referral Services
Consumer Outreach & Recovery
Family, Peer, Provider, and Law Enforcement Educational Programs
Public Awareness & Information Events
Support Groups

Contact Us

1615 Village Square Blvd, Suite 6, Tallahassee, Florida 32309
(850) 671-4445, or toll-free (877) 626-4352
Fax: (850) 671-5272, Email: namifl@namifl.org

The Iris was chosen as a symbol o f NAMI in recognition of the many contributions of those with mental illness, as represented by Vincent Van Gogh’s paintings of iris during his hospitalization for mental illness.