NAMI York-Adams Counties PA is excited to bring back NAMI Smarts for Advocacy virtually on June 27th, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.! Come learn about crisis response, how to tell your story, and how to contact your local policymakers to advocate for mental health in your community. This workshop is open to anyone interested in learning more about mental health advocacy! For any questions or concerns, please reach out to rachel.gelfand@namiyorkadams.org.
What we know today as NAMI (National Alliance On Mental Illness) York Adams Counties, PA, began as a local affiliate of NAMI Pennsylvania as Mental Illness Needs Devoted Support (MINDS) in 1984. The organization has undergone several name changes over the years as the terminology regarding mental health has evolved. The NAMI York County office was established when a full-time Executive Director began in 2007, and a part-time Program Specialist position was added in 2008. Through word-of-mouth efforts, billboard ads, and announcements in local papers, word spread about our support groups helping individuals and families living with mental illness. As a volunteer-based organization, NAMI York County increased programming to meet the needs of the community. In July 2015, NAMI York County became its own 501(c) (3) and opened a very small office located in the York County Economic Alliance building located in York, PA. This office served our needs until December 2021
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