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About NAMI-BC

National Alliance on Mental Illness of Berkshire County formed in 1984 when a small group of parents, who initially joined together offering one another support and encouragement, decided to become part of the NAMI movement. NAMI-BC was initially part of NAMI-Western Mass., becoming independent and incorporating in 1998.

NAMI-BC has become a valuable resource to Berkshire County families who have a loved one with a mental illness. We receive referrals from local agencies, the State Department of Mental Health, local service providers and agencies, and of course other families.

What we do at NAMI-BC

  • Support, listen, understand, empathize. ( We've been there)
  • Provide a place to talk about the stress of having a mentally ill family member.
  • Present informed speakers on mental health and realted topics.
  • Publish a monthly newsletter.
  • Act as well-informed advocates for the mentally ill.
  • Work for continuing improvement of services, research, laws and treatment.
  • Help families with treatment decisions.
  • Educate the community that mental illnesses are:
    • brain disorders
    • biologically based
    • no ones fault
    • treatable
    • without any stigma attached