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 through providing support, education and advocacy. NAMI Valley of the Sun is a local affiliate of NAMI Arizona and serves the Greater Phoenix Area. We offer evidence-based education and support, maintain a presence in the community, participate in local legislative advocacy efforts, and sponsor community building activities and events. We are working diligently to increase knowledge of early warning signs and access to early intervention programs, decrease the stigma associated with having an illness which often discourages people from coming forward and seeking treatment, and equipping individuals and families with the skills and supports needed to promote a full recovery. Our peer-led programs and support groups are available FREE of charge to anyone in need.

The NAMI Valley of the Sun mission is to improve the quality of life of individuals with mental illness and their families through providing support, education & advocacy.