Community Resources • NAMI Greenville (2023)

FAQs

What is NAMI charity? ›

NAMI is the nation's largest grassroots mental health organization. We are dedicated to improving the lives of millions of Americans affected by mental illness.

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is a nationwide, grassroots mental health organization. NAMI offers educational programs, advocates for individuals and families affected by mental illness, and operates a toll-free helpline.

NAMI has received a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator. This rating shows that NAMI adheres to best practices and fulfills our mission in a financially efficient way.

Exceptional. This charity's score is 92.20, earning it a 4-Star rating. Donors can "Give with Confidence" to this charity.

What are the community health resources? ›

Genuinely express your concern. Offer your support and connect them to help if you feel that they need it. Ask, “How can I help?” if appropriate, or even, “Can I pray with you now?” if appropriate. Give the person hope for recovery, offer encouragement and prayers.

"I'm really sorry you're going through this. I'm here for you if you need me." Remind them that their feelings are valid and that you want to support them.

feel overwhelmed — unable to concentrate or make decisions. be moody — feeling low or depression; feeling burnt out; emotional outbursts of uncontrollable anger, fear, helplessness or crying. feel depersonalised — not feeling like themselves or feeling detached from situations.

Feeling excessively sad or low. Confused thinking or problems concentrating and learning. Extreme mood changes, including uncontrollable “highs” or feelings of euphoria. Prolonged or strong feelings of irritability or anger.

An inability to cope with problems or daily activities. Feeling of disconnection or withdrawal from normal activities. Unusual or "magical" thinking. Excessive anxiety. Prolonged sadness, depression or apathy.

By all accounts, serious mental illnesses include “schizophrenia-spectrum disorders,” “severe bipolar disorder,” and “severe major depression” as specifically and narrowly defined in DSM. People with those disorders comprise the bulk of those with serious mental illness.

A mental disorder shares the same qualities as a mental illness but is used in reference to the Mental Health Act to describe the particular symptoms a person has.

How does NAMI help people with mental illness? ›

NAMI shapes national public policy for people with mental illness and their families and provides volunteer leaders with the tools, resources and skills necessary to promote access to recovery-based supports and services including permanent supportive housing in all states. Listen.

NAMI provides advocacy, education, support and public awareness so that all individuals and families affected by mental illness can build better lives.

The majority of NAMI's funding comes from individual contributions, which is something we're quite proud of. The remainder comes from major foundation and corporate sponsorships, dues, grants, events and other partnerships.

NAMI offers support and education programs for families and individuals living with mental health conditions. NAMI recognizes that the key concepts of recovery, resiliency and support are essential to improving the wellness and quality of life of all persons affected by mental illness. Learn more about NAMI.

NAMI is helping an average of 5,550 help seekers monthly in 2021, up from 3,543 help seekers monthly in 2019.

There are more than 600 NAMI State Organizations and Affiliates across the country. Many NAMI affiliates offer an array of free support and education programs.

Make a Tax Donation

Donations will directly fund our partnership with local law enforcement to train them on how to safely interact with individuals experiencing a mental health crisis through the Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) program.

Are Donations Tax-Deductible? Yes. Funds donated to NAMI are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law. NAMI is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

NAMI's Evidence-Based Programs

A NAMI program or presentation is designated as an Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) when it has been studied by an external researcher and the results of the study are published in a peer-reviewed journal.

Anxiety disorders like OCD, panic disorders, phobias, or PTSD are considered a disability. Therefore, they can qualify for Social Security disability benefits. Individuals must prove that it is so debilitating that it prevents them from working.

How much is disability for anxiety? ›

70% VA Rating for Depression and Anxiety

The 70 percent disability rating criterion for depression and anxiety is the most inclusive insofar as it represents a wide array of symptoms, including a progression of symptoms noted in the lower disability ratings.

If your mental health means you find it hard to work or do daily tasks, you could claim benefits. These will depend on the criteria, but can include depression or anxiety. The benefit process can be stressful. There are things you can do if it's affecting your mental health.

The two main treatments for anxiety disorders are psychotherapy and medications. You may benefit most from a combination of the two. It may take some trial and error to discover which treatments work best for you.

When Is It Time to Walk Away? In some cases, the decision to leave is obvious. If physical abuse is present to any degree, and especially if the individual fears for their own life or well-being or that of their children, it's important to leave as soon as possible. Safety is the number one priority.

The actions and conditions that protect and improve community or population health can be organized into three areas: health promotion, health protection, and health services.

Health centers provide a range of services that increase patient access to healthcare. This includes transportation, translation, and healthcare education. Health centers' main goal is to increase access to high-quality healthcare, often for underserved communities.

Community services play a key role in keeping people well, treating and managing acute illness and long-term conditions, and supporting people to live independently in their own homes. Community services are central to plans for the future of the health and care system.

not argue, confront or challenge someone about their beliefs or experiences. accept if they don't want to talk to you, but be available if they change their mind. treat the person with respect.

What is it called when someone uses your mental health against you? ›

Stigma is when someone sees you in a negative way because of your mental illness. Discrimination is when someone treats you in a negative way because of your mental illness.

If assisting someone else is overtaxing your time, energy, or resources—stop! Even if you agreed to do something, if the cost becomes too great, whether that's financial or emotional, you can back out or adjust how much you can help. If you are harming yourself, that is not helping.

This is a psychotic break — when someone loses touch with reality, experiencing delusions (false beliefs) or hallucinations (seeing or hearing things that are not there) and what's called “disorganized” speech.

Offer emotional support and reassurance.

Let them know you care about them and you'll be there if they change their mind. Inform them how to seek help when they're ready (for example, you could show them our pages on talking to your GP and what might happen at the appointment).

Nami has a very strong lane presence between her heals, stuns, and poke. You will want to trade with your enemy using your E and throwing out auto attacks. You can also use W to poke, especially if you need to also heal yourself or an ally, as you can get the ability to jump and serve both purposes.

NAMI Connection is a support group for people with mental health conditions. Groups meet weekly, every other week or monthly, depending on location. Many support groups are virtual and attendance is open to everyone across the country.

Nami is actually a really good support, I don't really know why people don't play her more. Her heal is deceptively strong: it can hit three times if you are in the right situation, and it has a very short cooldown, and relatively low cost, it's definitely one of the stronger heals in the game.

Is Nami easy? ›

in conclusion, nami is very hard, and i respecc nami players that can hit q's and r's. i will never see nami players as OwO egurl gamer janna-main-esque players ever again.

League of Legends Wild Rift Nami Counters are Blitzcrank, Janna, and Thresh, which have the best chance of winning Nami in the lane. You DO NOT want to pick Lux or Rakan as they will most likely lose to Nami. In Terms of Synergy, picks like Vayne and Jinx are good with Nami.

The easiest way to maximize the Lucian/Nami combo is through Nami's most direct buffing ability, Tidecaller's Blessing (E). The ability causes the affected champion to deal bonus magic damage with their next three attacks, synergizing perfectly with the bonus damage caused by Lucian's Vigilance passive.

Your primary care physician or mental health professional is often the best place to start when looking for a local support group. You can also search for a local meeting via the websites of the various support groups.

Alternatively, online support groups, and listening services like Samaritans phone: 116 123 or Pieta House phone: 1800 247 247 or text HELP to 51444 are good ways of learning to speak about your experience. Reaching out for support, however you decide to do it, is the first step towards things starting to get better.

Nami is a squishy champion with low hit points. This makes her pretty vulnerable and easy to kill. Picking your fights and avoiding constant trading is key to winning.

Nami has one primary Mythic item that you will almost always want to build, which is Imperial Mandate. This item provides a small damage buff for your teammates as it can proc off your E when applied to champions.

Nami does best with support items that give her heals more power. With that in mind, Ardent Censer is the go-to and must-buy on Nami. Not only do you get a bit of health and ability power but you also get a really strong passive.