NAMI envisions a world where all people affected by mental illness live healthy, fulfilling lives supported by a community that cares.
To that end, in Colorado, we are building a lively, robust network of programs and services to support local communities to effectively provide advocacy, education, support, and public awareness.
connections to create diverse and inclusive communities of healing and recovery.
that supports a healthy environment for our staff and volunteers and ensures quality program delivery
that leverage our members and the national organization
that elevates the voices of Coloradans to find pathways to eliminate the stigma of mental illness and advance policies that help people recover.
Continue to build our organizational capacity to invest in outreach and to help our affiliates support underserved communities across the state.
NAMI Colorado offers educational programs designed to educate and support family members, friends and individuals affected by mental illness. We aim to develop skills to help people cope with the challenges of mental illness. We advocate for the individuals that struggle day-to day and we believe these educational programs and processes work well together. Many of these programs are offered by the Affiliate organization close to you.
This service provides a FREE and confidential telephone consultation by a licensed attorney.
Article reposted from Dr. John Torous and Sarah Logan (information on authors follows article) As any smartphone commercial will tell you, there is an app for everything — and mental
Tardive dyskinesia, or TD, is a condition of uncontrollable movements affecting the face, torso, and/or other body parts. TD may develop after a few months of taking certain medications to
It’s simple. Be there for them. Treat them like a human being, look them in the eyes, and let them know that their disorders do not define them. Tell them
Learn how faith and spirituality can help your recovery, what makes a good faith community and how you can help your faith community be more open to people with mental
When you’re living with a mental health condition, you may wonder whether or not to talk about it with your significant other. Here are a few questions that you may
It’s crucial that you advocate for your own health so you can receive the best care possible.