Who We Are

NAMI is the National Alliance on Mental Illness, the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization. NAMI provides advocacy, education, support, and public awareness so that all individuals and families affected by mental illness can build better lives.

NAMI Metropolitan Baltimore is a NAMI affiliate serving Baltimore City and County. NAMI Metropolitan Baltimore and dedicated grassroots leaders work together to raise awareness and provide essential education, advocacy and support group programs for people living with mental illness and their loved ones.

Who We Serve

In 2019, NAMI Metropolitan Baltimore provided more than 9,500 touch points of service to people in the Baltimore Metropolitan area. They are individuals living with mental health conditions, their family members and friends, and mental health professionals.

Our History

Since NAMI Metropolitan Baltimore’s founding in 1983, we have established ourselves as the local voice on mental illness. NAMI Metropolitan Baltimore piloted many of NAMI’s Signature education programs in the Baltimore community. Today, we continue to deliver innovative resources and community education tools that improve the lives of people affected by mental illness.