NAMI North Texas

A nonprofit organization

$8,282 raised by 79 donors

55% complete

$15,000 Goal

If you are seeking support or need information on how to better manage a mental health challenge in yourself or a loved one, you are not alone. NAMI is here for you. NAMI supports and enriches your and your family's unique journey towards mental wellness. Our outstanding peer-led programs provide free education, skills, training, and support. Thousands of trained volunteers are bringing these programs to their communities every day. At NAMI North Texas we don't just provide services to individuals in need, we work to create a community of stigma-free mental health support in North Texas.

We invite you to join our movement to ensure better lives for everyone.

Our Needs

1 in 5 adults and 1 in 6 youths in America experience a mental health condition. To address this, NAMI North Texas provides free programs for individuals living with mental health conditions and for family members. 

DONATIONS:

Donations will be used to recruit and train volunteers, facilitate our programs, and for the materials that are provided at no cost to the participants. In addition to our core services, we are raising funds to expand our spanish services we offer family members. We recognize the dire need for bilingual mental health services in North Texas and are working to develop the same level of services to our Spanish speaking communities.

VOLUNTEER:

If you are unable to contribute money but have the time, please consider becoming a volunteer with us! As a volunteer you will have the to opportunity to present programs to educate and inform the community, peer-led education courses, presentations to youth, to lead support groups, help plan special events, table at community events, and even work in the office with us doing clerical work or helping man our warmline!

Mission

--MISSION--

NAMI North Texas is a grassroots organization that provides education, support, advocacy, and public awareness to improve the lives of people living with mental health conditions and their family members.

--VISION--

NAMI North Texas empowers North Texans through our ongoing education, support, advocacy and awareness initiatives. We envision a stigma-free, supportive community where recovery is achievable and mental health services are accessible by all.

--VALUES--

Community - We cultivate a community of inclusion, value and trust.

Authenticity - We pledge transparency, genuineness, and fairness in our service to the community.

Respect - We honor each person and their recovery journey.

Empowerment - We uphold a standard of excellence in our efforts to inspire hope and strength in the hearts of every North Texan.

Equity Statement

A Commitment to Equal Opportunity

While NAMI North Texas presently does not have enough employees to be subject to state or federal employment discrimination laws, it remains a core value not to discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, disability, age, height, weight, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, veteran status, military obligations, or physical or mental ability. This policy applies to persons served, employed, volunteering, or serving on committees of the Board of NAMI North Texas. This core value does not infringe or alter the right of NAMI North Texas to exercise its rights pursuant to the "at will" employment relationship, nor does NAMI North Texas' commitment to equal employment opportunity create a contract with employees and/or volunteers.

Get Involved

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Organization Data

Summary

Organization name

NAMI North Texas

Tax id (EIN)

75-1875023

Guidestar

Causes

Mental/Behavioral Health

Operating Budget

$500,000 - $999,999

Counties Served

Collin, Dallas, Denton, Rockwall

BIPOC Serving

Black or African American, Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic or Latinx, Native American

BIPOC Leadership

Both the Executive Director/CEO and Board Chair

Equity Statement

Equity Statement

Address

2812 Swiss Avenue
Dallas, TX 75204

Phone

214-341-7133

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