Welcome to
NAMI Birmingham
NAMI Birmingham is an organization of families, friends and individuals whose lives have been affected by mental illness. Together, we advocate for better lives for those individuals who have a mental illness.
You Are Not Alone
1 in 5 live with a mental health condition. So chances are you or someone you know has been affected.
A Home is More Important Now Than Ever.
For someone with a mental health condition, the basic necessity of a stable home can be hard to come by.
Support & Encourage
If someone you know is struggling with a mental health condition, read more about how to support them.
Understanding Change
Mental health conditions are common in teens and young adults. Read more about what you can do.
NAMI Birmingham serves residents across our community with free mental health support, online groups, resources and education.
Author: Shayaan Essani What are Crisis Centers? How do they function? How do they benefit our Alabama communities? On October 18, 2023, Governor Kay Ivey and Commissioner Kim Boswell inaugurated the opening of Alabama’s newest Hope Pointe Crisis Care Center … Read more
A message about change of venue for monthly meetings from NAMI Birmingham president Susan Sallin: Hi friends! So we have news! Our affiliate meeting location has changed. 1) For those meeting in person, our meeting place has changed. We will … Read more
Urge Congress to Help Grow the Mental Health Workforce Across the country, more people than ever are seeking mental health care, yet there is an extreme shortage of mental health providers to meet the demand. Far too many people can’t … Read more
Upcoming NAMI Birmingham Events
NAMI Research News
- Mental Illness and Substance Use During Pregnancy Rising February 24, 2024Mental illness and substance use during pregnancy may lead to adverse maternal and birth outcomes, and recent research highlights concerning trends for both risk factors. Based on analysis of 2012-2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health data, the prevalence of any mental illness (AMI) and serious mental illness (SMI) among pregnant individuals has increased […]
- Impact of Climate Disasters on Adolescent Mental Health February 10, 2024Climate change is a known public health concern, and recent research emphasizes the potential impact on youth mental health. Reviewing data from over 38,000 high school students in 22 urban public school districts across 14 states, researchers found that adolescents experiencing the greatest number of climate-related “disaster days” were more likely to experience mental distress […]
Helping Those In Need
NAMI started as a small group of families gathered around a kitchen table in 1979 and has blossomed into the nation's leading voice on mental health. Today, we are an association of more than 500 local affiliates who work in your community to raise awareness and provide support and education that was not previously available to those in need.
1979
Started as a
small group of families
gathered around a kitchen table
2016
There are
650Consolidated
NAMI State Organizations and NAMI Local Affiliates across the country
2018
NAMIWalks raised
$11.9M
across the country
2019
NAMI Celebrates
40 Years
of help and hope
From Next Door To Across Jefferson County
Become a Member
Join NAMI Birmingham and connect with a movement to inspire better lives for residents of Jefferson County who are affected by mental illness. With membership, you'll receive newsletters and updates on mental health news, be able to engage in discussion groups, and have the opportunity to support others who are affected by mental illness financially and emotionally.
Get Involved
Thank you for your generous tax-deductible donation. You are helping us provide support, education and advocacy to thousands of people living with mental illness in Alabama.
Get In Touch
The families and members of NAMI Birmingham are here to help! We offer understanding to anyone concerned about mental illnesses and the treatment of mental illness.