NAMI Southern Arizona
NAMI Southern Arizona is a community resource serving Tucsonans in need.
About NAMI Southern Arizona
NAMI Southern Arizona is a Tucson community resource providing help and hope to people affected by mental illness and to their loved ones. The organization has served the Tucson community since 1983, offering no-cost mental health advocacy, education, and support. Its work is grounded in the message that mental illness is like any other illness, that with proper care it can be treated and managed, and that recovery is possible. NAMI Southern Arizona improves the quality of life for all those affected by mental illness across the local community.
The organization's website brings together several ways to find help. These include support groups for people living with mental illness, as well as groups for family members and friends. NAMI Southern Arizona also provides other support groups, educational programs, recovery resources, and printable materials. The organization's guidance is intended for people looking for support for themselves and for those seeking information or assistance on behalf of someone they care about. Its website also shares client stories, including testimonials about how no-cost programs provided support and hope.
For situations that require immediate assistance, NAMI Southern Arizona provides information about crisis help. The organization lists the Southern Arizona Community Crisis Line and directs people to call 988 for the suicide hotline. Its online "Get Help" resources encourage visitors to call a crisis line, join a support group, attend free programs, or read free resources. These options give Tucsonans several ways to begin, depending on whether they need urgent help, ongoing peer support, educational information, or a place to learn more about mental illness and recovery.
NAMI Southern Arizona is also supported by people who contribute time, money, and participation. The organization invites community members to donate, volunteer, join its membership, or explore corporate sponsorships. Its supporters help keep programs available at no cost to participants. Community activities include NAMIWalks Southern Arizona, awareness events, newsletters, and other events and news. The organization reported that more than 1,300 people gathered for its 17th NAMIWalks Southern Arizona in 2023. Its website also features information about its mission, planning and financials, staff, board materials, annual reports and audits, and community partners.
Tucsonans can begin by visiting NAMI Southern Arizona's online "Get Help" section to review support groups, immediate crisis help, educational programs, and additional resources. The site includes a calendar for programs and events, along with information about upcoming activities and NAMIWalks. People seeking urgent suicide-related assistance can call 988, while those looking for local mental health support can review the organization's crisis, group, and educational options. NAMI Southern Arizona's services are presented as no-cost to participants, and the organization serves people affected by mental illness as well as their family members and loved ones.