National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): National organization dedicated to reducing the stigma of mental illness for persons and their families affected by severe and persistent mental illness.
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH): Component of the National Institutes of Health charged with generating the knowledge needed to understand, treat and prevent mental illness.
Mental Health America (MHA): National organization dedicated to the promotion and prevention of mental health, substance abuse conditions and the achievement of victory over mental illness through advocacy, education, research and services.
Mental Health and Faith Community Partnership: The Mental Health and Faith Community Partnership is a collaboration between psychiatrists and clergy aimed at fostering a dialogue between two fields, reducing stigma, and accounting for medical and spiritual dimensions as people seek care.
North Carolina Psychiatric Association: Medical organization with approximately 900 psychiatric physician members that promote the highest quality care for NC residents with mental illness, including substance use disorders.
Insight Human Services-North Carolina: Coordinates statewide resources and provides services to reduce the negative impact of substance abuse and mental illness on NC’s individuals, families, and communities.
Mental Health America Associations (By State): Location and contact information for Mental Health America Affiliates for Southern Province Moravian Churches outside of North Carolina.
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Affiliates (By States): NAMI is a grassroots organization with national, state, and local affiliates. The organization has programs for both the families as well as the persons suffering with a mental illness. At the local level, it is volunteer-ran and is dependent on volunteers to run the various programs that are offered.
