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Welcome to NAMI - Virginia Beach, Virginia

It is said mental illness are more common than the common cold. In fact, one in five families is affected by a serious mental illness. You may have a mental illness yourself, or perhaps a member of your family is being treated for a psychiatric disorder. You may know mental illness through a neighbor, a friend, or a colleague at work.

The Alliance for the Mentally Ill, Virginia Beach Chapter is dedicated to increasing public understanding of mental illness to reduce stigma; to improve the quality of life for individuals diagnosed with serious mental illness; to provide support and education to families of the mentally ill and to persons with mental illness; and to promote research. To learn more about us, CLICK HERE>>

Interested in Joining NAMI? Please contact us today!
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Become a Member Today!
Benefits of your membership include:

  • Automatic membership in NAMI Virginia and NAMI (national).

  • Availability of books, brochures, and fact sheets with the most accurate and current information about mental illnesses, medications and other treatments, and related issues. NAMI members receive a 10-percent discount on all NAMI publications.

  • Subscription to NAMI's magazine, the Advocate, which features cutting-edge articles about the latest research, treatments, and services for mental illnesses; the status of major policy and legislation at the federal, state, and local levels; and provocative editorials and columns.

  • Support of other family members who have "been there".

  • Increased confidence in coping skills.

  • Scholarships to annual conventions.

  • Opportunities to advocate for legislation, research, and better services for yourself or your loved one.

NAMI has two classes of membership: Affiliate and National Associate.

Affiliate members are consumers (patients) and their families and friends. Affiliate members belong to all three levels of the organization (local affiliate, state organization, and national) and are eligible to vote in NAMI elections. Join NAMI at the local-affiliate level if you wish to participate in local and state activities. Joining at the local level automatically makes you a NAMI member at all three levels.

National Associate members are others who share NAMI's mission of empowering and uniting everyone affected by serious mental illness to improve their lives and advocate for better treatments and services. NAMI National Associate members belong to NAMI only at the national level.

Call to Join Today!
(757) 499-2041