Mental Health
National Alliance on Mental Illness
NAMI provides advocacy, education, support and public awareness so that all individuals and families affected by mental illness can build better lives. NAMI provides accurate and timely information regarding symptoms and treatments. The organization strives to promote equity in access to mental health services and education by creating and distributing resources targeted to underserved communities and individuals.
The Need
According to the Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health, Black adults in the U.S. are more likely than white adults to report persistent symptoms of mental illness. Black adults living below the poverty line are more than twice as likely to report serious psychological distress than those with more financial security.
Despite the needs, only 1 in 3 Black adults with mental illness receive treatment. NAMI is focused on increasing awareness of these issues to ensure Black communities get the support they need.
Our Funding
Our funding supports NAMI’s Sharing Hope educational video series for Black Mental Health that has been distributed to over 56 geographic communities across the US since 2021. The three-part video series includes topics, such as:
- Youth and Mental Wellness
- Community Leaders and Mental Wellness
- Black Families and Mental Wellness
Access the videos here: NAMI Sharing Hope: Mental Wellness in the Black Community