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NAMI Erie County Ohio

NAMI Erie County Ohio is an organization of families, friends and individuals whose lives have been affected by mental illness. Together, we advocate for better lives for those individuals who have a mental illness.

You Are Not Alone

1 in 5 live with a mental health condition. So chances are you or someone you know has been affected.

A Home is More Important Now Than Ever.

For someone with a mental health condition, the basic necessity of a stable home can be hard to come by.

Support & Encourage

If someone you know is struggling with a mental health condition, read more about how to support them.

Understanding Change

Mental health conditions are common in teens and young adults. Read more about what you can do.


Support Groups

NAMI's support groups give an opportunity to be heard and to be helped.


In Crisis

Because we're in this together, you are not alone.


Resources

Everyone who needs help or seeks help deserves to receive it. 


Education

NAMI has a variety of free educational resources.


Calendar

View our calendar of online support groups, classes and more.


Advocate

People living with mental health conditions must know that they are not alone.

NAMI Erie County Ohio serves residents in our community with free mental health support, online groups, resources and education.

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News & Events

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We’re the local affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) serving our community with unyielding dedication. Here, you’ll find a haven of support, education, and advocacy for mental health, designed to meet the needs of our community members … Read more

NAMI Champions Workplace Mental Health with Fourth Annual ‘Rest Up Week’

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By nami.org staff — Rest Up Week — For the fourth consecutive year, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is providing its employees a paid “Rest Up Week” from July 1–5, 2024, to prioritize self-care and enhance workplace well-being. … Read more

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Upcoming NAMI Erie County Ohio Events

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In the News - From NAMI National

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  • MacKenzie Scott Just Gave $59 Million to the Nation’s Largest Mental Health Organization February 3, 2026
    On January 30, Mackenzie Scott donated $59 million to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), nearly doubling the $30 million gift she made to the organization in 2022. The post MacKenzie Scott Just Gave $59 Million to the Nation’s Largest Mental Health Organization appeared first on NAMI.
  • What to Know About Psychiatric Advance Directives for Schizophrenia January 30, 2026
    Psychiatric advance directives can help provide clarity about an individual's needs and treatment decisions when they are experiencing a mental health crisis, which is important not just for the person but also for everyone treating them, says Dr. Ken Duckworth, NAMI chief medical officer. The post What to Know About Psychiatric Advance Directives for Schizophrenia […]
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Helping Those In Need

NAMI started as a small group of families gathered around a kitchen table in 1979 and has blossomed into the nation's leading voice on mental health. Today, we are an association of more than 500 local affiliates who work in your community to raise awareness and provide support and education that was not previously available to those in need.

1979
Started as a

small group of families

gathered around a kitchen table

2016
There are

650
Consolidated

NAMI State Organizations and NAMI Local Affiliates across the country

2018
NAMIWalks raised

$11.9M

across the country

2019
NAMI Celebrates

40 Years

of help and hope

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From Next Door To Across Erie County area

Become a Member

Join NAMI Erie County Ohio and connect with a movement to inspire better lives for residents of Erie County area who are affected by mental illness. With membership, you'll receive newsletters and updates on mental health news, be able to engage in discussion groups, and have the opportunity to support others who are affected by mental illness financially and emotionally.

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Thank you for your generous tax-deductible donation. You are helping us provide support, education and advocacy to thousands of people living with mental illness in Ohio.

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Get In Touch

The families and members of NAMI Erie County Ohio are here to help! We offer understanding to anyone concerned about mental illnesses and the treatment of mental illness.

CONTACT US

If in crisis, please call or text the National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 (24/7) | If calling 911: Ask for a Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Officer

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