NAMI Jacksonville provides free support groups, education, advocacy, and outreach programs to help people and families affected by mental illness and co-occurring substance use.

How Can We Help?

In Crisis and Need Help Now? Call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis LifelineIf you're facing a mental health crisis, or if you just need someone to talk to, you are not alone! Click to learn more about the 988 Lifeline.

Contact Our HelplineFor non-emergency guidance on support and resources in NE Florida, call: 904-323-4723
or email: helpline@namijax.org
This is not a crisis hotline. It is staffed by trained volunteers, who will respond to you within 24-48 hours.

See Our Resource DirectoryClick here to check our comprehensive listing of support services, resources and programs available in the Northeast Florida area.

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See answers to the questions we receive most often.

Support

Our free support groups are a safe space to be heard and be helped. Meetings are online, and in-person across Northeast Florida.

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Education

Our free classes, seminars and programs are available for individuals, families, caregivers and friends.

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Advocacy

We advocate for laws and policies that help improve the lives of people and families affected by mental illness.

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Outreach

We offer programs, presentations and classes to any interested community organization.

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How Are You Feeling Today?

See What's Happening at NAMI Jacksonville!

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Support NAMI Jax through Target Circle!

We've been selected to take part in Target's special charitable giving campaign, and we need your help! Your votes will directly impact how much money is donated to NAMI Jacksonville through the Target Foundation.

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Sharing Hope Conversation on June 20

NAMI Sharing Hope is a guided discussion on mental health and wellness in the Black/African American community.

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Family & Friends Seminars to be held July 16 and July 22

This 90 minute seminar is designed to inform and support families who have loved ones facing mental health challenges.

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Virtual Peer-to-Peer Class begins July 30

This free 8-week class is for adults living with mental health conditions or co-occurring substance use disorders.

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In-Person NAMI Homefront Class starts August 1

NAMI Homefront teaches families, caregivers, and friends of military service members and veterans how to support their loved ones while maintaining their own well-being.

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NAMI Jacksonville is thankful for our partners, who share our vision of a better world for people affected by mental illness and co-occurring substance use.

City of Jacksonville

Connection Recovery Support is funded in whole or in part by the City of Jacksonville through an Opioid Settlement Proceeds Grant.

Ralph N. & Anina M. Walter Charitable Trust

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Our Vision

Our Vision is that persons with severe and persistent mental illness can recover and lead productive and meaningful lives within their community of choice.

Our Mission

The mission of NAMI Jacksonville is to support and improve the quality of life for family members and those living with mental illness and co-occuring substance abuse.

NAMI SUPPORT GROUPS

NAMI's Support Groups, both Peer Support and Family Support are unique because they follow a structured model to ensure you and others in the group have an opportunity to be heard and to get what you need. Learn more about the challenges and successes as well as what you'll gain from either one of these invaluable sessions connecting people to empathy and information.

FAMILY SUPPORT

Family Support Groups are open only to family members of a loved one with mental illness seeking support, compassion, and education about caring for their loved one.

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PEER SUPPORT

Connections Recovery Support Groups are open only to individuals living with mental illness who are seeking support, compassion, and recovery.

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A Special Thanks to All of Our Major Donors!

Thank you for your great generosity! We, at NAMI, greatly appreciate your donation, and your sacrifice. Your support helps to further our mission of supporting and improving the quality of life of all those effected by mental illnesses. Your support is beyond invaluable to us, Thank you again!

Welcome toNAMI Jacksonville!

NAMI Jacksonville provides free support groups, education, advocacy, and outreach programs to help people and families affected by mental illness and co-occurring substance use.

How Can We Help?

Support

Our free support groups are a safe space to be heard and be helped. Meetings are online, and in-person across Northeast Florida.

Education

Our free classes, seminars and programs are available for individuals, families, caregivers and friends.

Advocacy

We advocate for laws and policies that help improve the lives of people and families affected by mental illness.

Outreach

We offer programs, presentations and classes to any interested community organization.

How Are You Feeling Today?

That's great! Help spread the love to others.

Ways you can get involved:

Volunteering Opportunities

Donate and Support

That's great! Let's keep it up.

Ways you can stay connected:

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Become a NAMI Member

Your feelings are valid! It's okay to just be okay.

Ways you can reach out:

NAMI Support Groups

Mental Health Education

It's okay to feel down. Let's help you find your way back.

Ways you can get help:

NAMI Support Groups

Resources

If you're going through an immediate crisis call or text 988 for support

Ways you can get help:

Crisis Support Page

Resources

See What's Happening at NAMI Jacksonville!

Support NAMI Jax through Target Circle!

Sharing Hope Conversation on June 20

Family & Friends Seminars to be held July 16 and July 22

Virtual Peer-to-Peer Class begins July 30

In-Person NAMI Homefront Class starts August 1

Join Our Email List for NAMI Jax News and Events

NAMI Jacksonville is thankful for our partners, who share our vision of a better world for people affected by mental illness and co-occurring substance use.

City of Jacksonville

Ralph N. & Anina M. Walter Charitable Trust

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Our Vision

Our Mission

NAMI SUPPORT GROUPS

A Special Thanks to All of Our Major Donors!

Welcome to
NAMI Jacksonville!

If you're going through an immediate crisis
call or text 988 for support