National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Greater Corpus Christi

NAMI Greater Corpus Christi is dedicated to improving the quality of life of all individuals living with mental illness, and their families, by providing education, advocacy and support.

NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Greater Corpus Christi is a mental health organization that focuses on education, advocacy, and support for those with a mental health condition and their families and friends. Established in 2016, our organization provides bi-monthly support groups, attends numerous health fairs, teaches classes, holds a monthly event that promotes mental health, provides opportunities for mental health advocacy, and hosts awareness events - all at no cost to community members.

We are mostly volunteers - there are only two staff members - and we work hard to provide the community with a safe and judgment-free space to learn about mental illness.

Each year NAMI GCC holds special events, such as our Celebrity Jeopardy Fundraiser and panel discussions on mental health, Minority Mental Health, and more. We also co-host the annual Suicide Prevention Symposium - this past September was the 10th Annual event, and we had an amazing turnout - more than 200 people. NAMI GCC also gives presentations throughout the Coastal Bend, and we provide Crisis Intervention Training to new Corpus Christi Police Department cadets.

Testimonials

"My husband and I attended our first family support group about 7 years ago and immediately found other families who understood what we were going through. We met people with whom we could share our feelings, worries, and hope. We now facilitate a NAMI family support group to offer support and hope to other families in need." - Mary Ramirez, Outreach Coordinator

"NAMI Greater Corpus Christi has given me the space and the strength to share my mental health struggles in a safe environment, free of shame, guilt and people who just take advantage. I'm also someone who is all in when it comes to community and I feel so supported by every single individual there, like I belong." - Sonni Kate Nye