Community

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), Allies with Families, New Frontiers for Families and other community-based organizations serve families and individuals with mental illness by providing support, education, and advocacy.  These organizations create forums for sharing information and networking with other families.  Community-based treatment is also becoming a more preferred intervention as it keeps kids in their homes and near natural supports. 

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful,

 committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is

the only thing that ever has."   - Margaret Mead