Agency - NAMI Metropolitan Baltimore, Inc.

NAMI Metropolitan Baltimore, Inc.

Last updated on March 19, 2012

NAMI Metropolitan Baltimore, Inc. is dedicated to empowering consumers of mental health services and their family members through education, support, advocacy and information. We educate law enforcement, mental health providers and other community groups through personal experience. We confront and attempt to eradicate the stigma associated with mental illness. We also advocate for improved services in the mental health system as well as support research and program evaluation.

Description:
NAMI Metropolitan Baltimore is one of the most active NAMI affiliates . Our educational programs, support services, and outreach programs interact with more than 10,000 people each year and serve a population that is diverse in every sense of the word.

"NAMI Metro Baltimore is one of the very few organizations that specifically reaches out to family members, who are often the silent victims of mental illness"- Mark Slater, People Encouraging People

History:
NAMI Metropolitan Baltimore Inc. is the local affiliate responsible for Baltimore City and Baltimore County. Its predecessor organization was incorporated in 1983. At that time, the organization was operated by a small group of dedicated founding members and volunteers, who conducted peer support groups, advocacy, and informational programs for families of persons with mental illness. Since then, the organization has continuously expanded its support groups, educational workshops, and other programs. Today, we have six full-time staff members, 2 part-time hourly workers and approximately 300 volunteers. We were named the most outstanding local affiliate for 2004 by NAMI `s national board of directors.

Contact person: Stacey Harrison, Community Outreach And Events Coordinator, (phone), (email)

Office fax number: (410) 435-0355

Address:

5210 York Road Baltimore, MD 21212 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.nami.org/sites/namimetrobaltimore

Directions:

DIRECTIONS FROM THE SOUTH Take I-95 NORTH towards BALTIMORE Take the I-395 NORTH exit, exit number 53, towards DOWNTOWN. 0.5 miles I-395 N becomes S HOWARD ST. 0.2 miles Turn RIGHT onto W PRATT ST. 0.6 miles Turn LEFT onto S GAY ST. 0.4 miles Turn. . . (more)   Nearest Bus Stop: #8, 5 minute walk

Miscellaneous Information

Does this agency accept court appointed volunteers?
	No

Last updated on March 19, 2012