"The Area's Voice on Mental Illness”

What is NAMI Southwest Missouri?

NAMI is the National Alliance on Mental Illness.  NAMI Southwest Missouri is the local affiliate for NAMI in the Springfield, Missouri area.  We are a grassroots, not for profit organization dedicated to providing programs and services to those affected by mental illness. Our Hope Center  provides support groups, education classes, referrals, a computer lab, resource area  and lending library, and laundry facilities.

We also provide a Peer Support Warm Line that is available from 10 am to 10 pm Sunday through Saturday, 365 days a year.  You can reach the Warm Line at 417-864-3027 or toll free at 1-877-535-4357.

Our mission...

is a total commitment to improving the lives of people affected by mental illness, both persons with these brain disorders and their families. This includes providing needed programs, information, services, support, and referrals.  Also using education, community outreach, and advocacy to:
Increase knowledge and understanding of mental illness
Improve access to quality care, services, treatment, and opportunities;  eradicate stigma and discrimination
Promote equal rights and greater research funding

Wednesday, December 8, 2010 6:00 - 8:00 pm

Reception and Presentation of the NAMI Scientific Research Award on Capitol Hill at the Art and Soul Restaurant, 415 New Jersey Avenue, NW, Washington, DC

Join us for a special evening...in a unique setting sponsored by the National Alliance on Mental Illness, the nation's largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to improving the lives of more than 15 million Americans living with mental illness and their families. Founded in 1979, NAMI has become the voice on mental illness.

This year, we celebrate scientific research and the inspiration and hope that this work can lead to. We point with pride to the scientific community's commitment to progress and are pleased to present the NAMI Scientific Research Award.

The by invitation event offers networking opportunities with leading members of the scientific and research communities, academia, members of Congress, political leaders, the media and the corporate sector. Proceeds from the Reception will benefit NAMI programs.

For more information and sponsorship opportunities, please contact Chuck Harman at chuck@nami.orgjenniferb@nami.org. 

Award Recipient Announced: Dr. Robert M. Post, M.D.

NAMI is pleased to announce the selection of Robert M. Post, M.D. as the recipient of the 2010 Mind of America Scientific Award. The Award will be presented to Dr. Post at the Reception on Wednesday evening, December 8. He is an adjunct professor in the department of psychiatry at the George Washington School of Medicine and leads the Bipolar Collaborative Network. Throughout his career, he and his group at the NIMH have focused on better understanding and treating patients with treatment-resistant recurrent unipolar and bipolar disorders. He is the author, with Gabriele S. Leverich, of Treatment of Bipolar Illness: A Casebook for Clinicians and Patients. Dr. Post organized and continues to head an international group of investigators in the Bipolar Collaborative Network focused on developing effective long-term treatment approaches to this potentially life-threatening recurrent affective disorder.

Address: 1701 S Campbell, Springfield MO 65807

Phone: 417 864-7119

Fax: 417 864-5011

email: nami@namiswmo.com

NAMI Southwest Missouri is in its 28^th year of serving people with mental illness.  NAMI is committed to improving the lives of people with mental illness and serves anyone affected by these illnesses.

Severe mental illnesses are catastrophic diseases with unknown causes and cures, but treatment can be effective. They often strike young people in their most productive years and can devastate families emotionally, physically, and financially. People with mental illness deserve appropriate care; but because of stigma and discrimination, many are not able to access needed treatment, services, education, housing, and employment opportunities.

NAMI Southwest Missouri offers a wide variety of services and support and has continued to increase programs and services to meet the expanding   needs of this area. The number of support groups and activities has grown significantly to meet the increased needs. 

NAMI Southwest Missouri is directed by an active Board of Directors and managed by a full time Executive Director.