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NAMI-BC Mission Statement
The mission of nami-bc is to support, educate and advocate for all those whose lives are affected by mental illness in Berkshire County. Our vision is one of an integrated community where acceptance and hope are widespread.
NAMI-BC GOALS
•Educate individuals with mental illness, their families and our communities about mental illness
and the fact that because of advances in science and treatment, recovery is possible.
•Support individuals with mental illness and their families through advocacy, peer and family
support groups, family-to-family classes, monthly education meetings, and our telephone support line.
•Advocate for improved treatment, opportunities,
housing, rehabilitation, and employment for people with mental illness.
•Work with other local organizations to provide the best education, advocacy, and support to those in need.
•Contribute to state and national NAMI as they encourage research into the causes, systems, and treatments of brain disorders.
NAMI-BC RESOURCES
NAMI-BC Believes:
- Mental Illness is a biological brain disorder and is therefore
treatable
- Mental illness is not anyone’s fault
- You can survive as an intact family
- You can improve your quality of life
- Together we can give each other strong support
- Together we can educate each other about mental illness issues
- Together we can advocate for each other and produce constructive
change
NAMI-BC Provides:
- Information regarding mental illnesses, services in Berkshire
County and assistance in accessing these services
- Communication and information lines for family members with area
agencies, service providers and DMH personnel
- Quality of care, rights and interests of families and people with
mental illnesses, particularly those who cannot speak for themselves
- Cooperation among families, those with mental illness, DMH and
other service providers
- Involvement in all aspects of community-based and hospitalization
services, focusing on rehabilitation models
- Working toward better community understanding of mental illness
to decrease discrimination and stigma
- Working with local legislators regarding appropriate mental health
legislation
- Continued research into all aspects of mental illnesses
- Empowerment, awareness and self-reliance to stabilize the family
unit
Reducing feelings of stress and isolation and gain access to needed
services within the community
- Improving the quality of life of the families we serve and the
community at large by providing Advocacy, Education and Support
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