Click here for NAMI IOWA Legislative Priorities for the 2010 State Legislative Session. Contact your representatives to bring their attention to these issues. Tell your own story. Help them understand why it is important to address these priorities and then make them accountable. Remember that they are YOUR elected officials and they work for you! If you are a consumer, get connected or find the support you need. Attend a Connections Support Group Click here and look for any groups close to you. Would you like to be considered for training as a Connection Facilitator?  Contact Dawn Olson:  dawnao@iowatelecom.net NAMI Education Programs: Look here to see what classes are being offered this fall in Family - to - Family, Peer - to - Peer and Visions for Tomorrow. One may be near you.
This would be an excellent time to join NAMI IOWA! The National Alliance on Mental Illness - Iowa is open to individuals, providers, and professionals who want to improve life for the the seriously mentally ill. Your support is needed and appreciated.

NAMI IOWA is a non-profit, state-wide grass roots organization.  Our mission is to raise public awareness

and concern about mental illness, to foster research, to improve treatment and to upgrade the system of

care for the people of Iowa. We work to support our mission through education, advocacy and support.

This website is one tool we offer to raise awareness and provide information to those with mental illness

as well as family and friends of those with mental illness.  We invite you to utilize this site and refer it to

others you know who may find it helpful.

Someone you love has a mental illness, that is why there is NAMI.

NAMI IOWA
5911 Meredith Drive, Suite E
Des Moines, IA 50322-1903
515-254-0417 or 800-417-0417
fax 515-254-1103 info@namiiowa.com