NAMI El Dorado County Western Slope and South Lake Tahoe

The mission of NAMI El Dorado County is to provide emotional support education and resources for families and individuals living with mental illness. Through community collaboration and education we advocate for a life of purpose quality and dignity one without discrimination for all people affected by mental illness.

COMMUNITY OUTREACH. NAMI El Dorado County maintains 25 literature kiosks throughout the county at locations such as libraries mental health facilities correctional facilities and emergency rooms. The brochures and pamphlets they contain serve as information resources on a wide variety of mental health topics for persons or families in crisis . Warm Line NAMI El Dorado County volunteers staff an informational telephone line which provides callers the ability to obtain information learn about resources and discuss concerns with a live person.

FAMILY-TO-FAMILY. NAMI Family-to-Family is a class for families significant others and friends of people with mental health conditions. Designated as an evidence-based program by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration it facilitates a better understanding of mental health conditions increases coping skills and empowers participants to become advocates for their family members. It is peer-led; instructors receive specialized training but are family members of persons with serious mental illness.

NAMI El Dorado County Western Slope and South Lake Tahoe is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN 68-0073346) based in Placerville, CA.