ABOUT US
NAMI-Middlesex was incorporated in 1979 as Concerned Citizens for Chronic Psychiatric Adults. In June 2002 the name was changed to NAMI-Middlesex to reflect the bonds with the national organization, National Association of Mental Illness, and the changes in our primary functions which include working with children and adolescents.
NAMI-Middlesex:
Shares experiences
Provides mutual support
Explores coping techniques
Shows compassion and understanding
Provides education including informative guest speakers
Promotes working with other mental health services
Serves on committees and boards of community organizations
Advocates for legislation to improve services
Advocates for increased funding for research on mental illnesses
NAMI-Middlesex discusses and advocates for:
Family roles in helping people who have mental illness
Legal assistance and humane police involvement
Treatment and recovery
Financial assistance (including Social Security Disability Insurance SSI, Federal, State, Local Programs)
Housing aid
Basic questions about insurance
Better hospital care
Respite care
Our regular events are either free or as low cost as possible! Please feel welcome! Bring family or friends!