AKA:
National Alliance on Mental Illness TN
Description:
NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is the nation's largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. NAMI is a membership-based organization that provides advocacy, education, and support for people affected by mental illness and this agency serves the whole state of Tennessee and several counties have their own affiliates as well.
Hours:
Mon - Fri 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Intake Process:
Complete the online application and pay the membership fee. The helplines and support groups are available to anyone regardless of membership status.
Program Fees:
Support groups and information is free; however, membership in NAMI entitles members to extra benefits. Memberships are $5 per year for an Open Door membership for an individual member with limited financial resources; $40 per year for a Regular membership which is an individual membership for one person; or $60 per year for a Household membership that includes all members of a household living at the same address. Joining entitles you to benefits at the local, state, and national levels.
Eligibility:
People affected by mental illness in TN
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Is Shelter?
No
Related Resources
Date of Official Change:
October 8, 2023
Wishlist:
NAMI welcomes donations of office supplies and binders. Call for details.
Volunteer Opportunities:
Volunteers are welcome at NAMI. Opportunities include office work, answering helpline calls, community outreach and helping with events.
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
131 Sanders Ferry Road
Hendersonville, TN 37075
Contacts
Todd Walts
Wendi Reichardt
Chief of Staff
(615) 942-0386
Phone Numbers
NAMI TN Helpline
(800) 467-3589
Fax
(615) 361-6698
Main
(615) 361-6608
NAMI National Helpline
(800) 950-6264
Legal Status:
Nonprofit (Incorporated)
Accessibility:
Accessible for Disabled, Wheelchair Access, Designated Parking Accessible for Disabled
Services
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Description
NAMI advocates on the local, state, and national levels for legislation that ensures the well-being of people living with mental illness.
Hours
Mon - Fri 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Eligibility
Anyone who wants to help those living with mental illness.
Fees
NAMI is a membership-based organization. Memberships are $5 per year for an Open Door membership for an individual member with limited financial resources; $40 per year for a Regular membership which is an individual membership for one person; or $60 per year for a Household membership that includes all members of a household living at the same address. Joining entitles you to benefits at the local, state, and national levels. Prices are subject to change.
Intake Procedure
Complete the online application and pay the membership fee.
Geography Served
- Tennessee
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Telephone Numbers
Description
NAMI offers a crisis text service, as well as a statewide and national helpline for those experiencing mental health issues.
Hours
Crisis text service: 24/7; statewide and national helplines: Mon - Fri 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Eligibility
Anyone with a mental illness or the family member of someone with mental illness who needs help.
Fees
No fee.
Intake Procedure
For 24/7 crisis, text NAMI to 741741. For help with less critical issues during business hours, call the statewide or national support lines.
Geography Served
- Tennessee
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Telephone Numbers
Description
NAMI welcomes donations of office supplies, computers, binders, and more.
Hours
Mon - Fri 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Eligibility
Anyone may donate items.
Fees
No fee for donating items.
Intake Procedure
Call the office for details about what is needed.
Geography Served
- Tennessee
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Telephone Numbers
Description
Education is at the heart of what NAMI does. It is an essential part of understanding and coping with mental illness. NAMI Tennessee and its affiliates offer a variety of programs and services directed to individuals living with mental illness, family members, friends, professionals, and the community at large to address the mental health needs of Tennesseans. Programs are designed to help participants gain a greater understanding of mental illness, cope better, worry less and feel empowered to advocate for better treatment services.
Hours
Mon - Fri 9:00 am - 5:00 pm; classes may be offered outside these hours.
Eligibility
Anyone interested in learning more about mental illness. NAMI has special classes for correctional officers, friends and family of people with mental illness, first responders, and more.
Fees
Classes and programs are offered at no cost to participants thanks to a grant from the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services.
Intake Procedure
Visit the website for a class schedule or call to ask about scheduling a class in your community.
Geography Served
- Tennessee
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Telephone Numbers
Description
There are three different types of NAMI Support Group meetings. With Hope in Mind© (WHM) Groups are for family members and friends of persons with or suspected of having mental illness. They are facilitated by specially-trained family members who understand because they are care providers, too. BRIDGES© (Building Recovery of Individual Dreams and Goals through Education and Support) Groups provide support for persons with mental illness. They are facilitated by people with mental illness, who are living in recovery. Combined Groups When it is a small group, family members and persons with mental illness combine to form a mixed group that is inclusive of anyone who attends. Whenever and wherever it is possible, both family groups and groups for persons with mental illness meet at the same location at the same time but in different rooms. This type of peer-to-peer support is a NAMI fundamental.
Hours
Office hours: Mon - Fri 9:00 am - 5:00 pm; support groups are held at a wide variety of times and locations. Visit the website for details.
Eligibility
Anyone affected by mental illness.
Fees
There is no fee for attending a NAFI support group, and a collection basket will not be passed.
Intake Procedure
Meetings do not require pre-registration. Just show up.
Geography Served
- Tennessee
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Telephone Numbers
Description
Volunteers are welcome at NAMI. Opportunities include office work, answering helpline calls, community outreach, and helping with events.
Hours
Mon - Fri 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Eligibility
Anyone who loves to volunteer and wants to help those living with mental illness.
Fees
No fee to volunteer.
Intake Procedure
Call for details.
Geography Served
- Tennessee
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