Specializing in Mental Health Support
for Collier County

We are a nonprofit that provides mental health support, advocacy, and education to inspire resilience and strengthen communities in our region. With roots dating back to 1987, NAMI of Collier County is a nonprofit that has been serving the local community’s social, emotional and behavioral health needs for generations. You can count on us to coordinate a variety of programs that serve the needs of our members and their families.

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Small enough to care,
big enough to create an impact

At NAMI Collier County, thanks to our unique combination of local roots and a national network of support, we can help people navigate their mental health journey through an array of programs for members of all ages and families. We meet individual needs from housing, food, and mental health support with impact.

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Combining Awareness with Action

NAMI Collier County makes a positive impact on the community’s social, emotional and behavioral health by both raising awareness and putting boots on the ground – managing a comprehensive array of programs and support groups for all ages including babies and children.

Our programs include:

Supporting adults with mental health needs in a warm, welcoming environment

Supporting individuals through stable housing and workplace success

Responding to the complex behavioral health needs of children of all ages through assessments, navigation, referrals and support, including in-home parenting

Empowering individuals through NAMI Collier’s unique coaching model to create, achieve and sustain life goals

Connecting callers, who remain anonymous, with essential mental health services and resources

Helping young people aged 13+ obtain mental health services and making connections through peer support

Our support groups include:

A recovery support group for adults living with various mental illnesses

Teaching recovery skills such as coping with a diagnosis and crisis planning

Creating a safe space for caregivers to share stories of challenges and successes

Bringing together individuals who hear voices, see visions, or have unusual perceptions

Building a satisfying life through skills training based on dialectical behavior therapy

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“I was homeless for months and everyday spoke to someone from NAMI in person; mostly Bower Thomas. When I tell my story about how I successfully worked with NAMI I joke that I was either Bower's new friend or pain in the neck. Once homelessness set in, I was determined to end it as quickly as possible and it was a job to get out of that situation. Did depression increase? You bet it did. Did anxiety increase? Oh heck yes! However, tenacity, drive, work, diligence and determination also increased and dare I write that they superseded the negative feelings. Bower, Eileen, Alexis and Marsha at NAMI Collier all were and continue to be support and resource. Mary Kay is already proving to be a resource for housing and so much more for so many.

I've been in my efficiency apartment now for several months and couldn't be more grateful. The move-in started with me, my belongings a roof, AC and running water. Then came a bed, dishes, food, silverware, cleaning supplies, towels, etc. As I write this now it's a home. It's my safety place. I love, support, boast about and express extreme gratitude to National Association of Mental Illness and the Collier County team.”
Sean

ACTIVITIES & EVENTS

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Local Collaborations
& Partnerships

NAMI Collier County thrives on community partnerships, empowering members to navigate complex systems and make meaningful progress. With our partners, we can overcome overwhelming obstacles to advocate for the most vulnerable people in our community by supporting their social, emotional and behavioral health.

Furthermore, a crisis doesn’t have to the impetus for partnership. NAMI Collier County is taking proactive steps alongside other community organizations to prevent the need for emergency intervention, providing proactive support for the community’s social, emotional and behavioral health needs.

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Special thanks to Collier Community Foundation for funding our website development.

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NAMI Collier County is one of more than 600 NAMI Affiliates across the U.S. – a foundation that lends powerful support to our work in the local community. What started as a small group of families gathered around the kitchen table in 1979 has blossomed into the nation’s leading voice on social, emotional and behavioral health. Learn more at www.nami.org.
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A National
Support System

NAMI Collier County is one of more than 600 NAMI Affiliates across the U.S. – a foundation that lends powerful support to our work in the local community. What started as a small group of families gathered around the kitchen table in 1979 has blossomed into the nation’s leading voice on social, emotional and behavioral health. Learn more at www.nami.org.