Nami-Virginia

Affiliate growth: in an effort to reach every community in the state, nami - virginia provides ongoing support to its 14 affiliates, emerging affiliates, and new communities interested in implementing nami's missions and programs. Guidance is offered through weekly affiliate communications, every other week affiliate after-hours sessions, and an annual retreat for affiliate leadership, an opportunity to provide targeted learning and networking. Training focuses on day-to-day operations, compliance, and growth and sustainability. Affiliates also receive a monthly newsletter, coaching, education, and technical support.

Public advocacy: nami virginia is a key voice informing the virginia legislature about mental illness and about the lives of many thousands of virginians who struggle daily with mental health challenges. Nami - virginia educates legislators and their staff about the need for better access to effective services and treatments. Nami virginia advocates for policy changes that promote improvements in health care that end discrimination and reduce barriers to successful life in the community. Nami's grassroots leaders have been a significant influence on state policy discussions on mental illness.