The Mission of
NAMI Florida Inc. - Jacksonville shall be to support and improve the
quality of life for family members and people with neurological brain
disorders through compassion, education and advocacy.
SupportTo provide support for each other and share the experiences of having a loved one who has a mental illness To provide input from family members when decisions are made about the care and treatment of loved ones and when decisions are made that affect the mental health care system in general AdvocacyTo advocate for a greater number and better quality of available housing To advocate for new treatment facilities and improvements of existing facilities, both state and local To advocate for vocational training and placement for individuals capable of employment To educate our Legislators through current information on mental health issues and the expected outcomes To promote research on mental illnesses To advocate for the general welfare and better treatment of all persons with mental illnesses |