Nami Mercer Nj Inc.
Nami Mercer Nj Inc.
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Mission
NAMI MERCER NJ, INC. IS A ROBUST LOCAL AFFILIATE OF THE NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS, THE NATION'S LARGEST GRASSROOTS MENTAL HEALTH ORGANIZATION. NAMI MECER NJ, INC. LISTENS, LEADS, EDUCATES, AND ADVOCATES EMPOWERING FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS AFFECTED BY MENTAL ILLNESS TO BUILD BETTER LIVES, FREE OF STIGMA AND DISCRIMINATION. NAMI MERCER NJ, INC. RELIES ON THE TALENTS AND DEDICATION OF A SMALL PAID STAFF AND LARGE TEAM OF VOLUNTEERS TO FULFILL ITS MISSION.
About
THE NAMI MERCER HELPLINE IS STAFFED BY DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS WHO FIELDED ROUGHLY 600 INQUIRIES IN 2018, PROVIDING A COMPASSIONATE EAR, AS WELL AS INFORMATION AND RESOURCES TO HELP CALLERS BETTER COPE WITH THE CHALLENGES OF MENTAL ILLNESS. AS PART OF NAMI MERCER'S EDUCATIONAL EFFORTS WE OFFERED TWO FAMILY-TO- FAMILY CLASSES, EMPOWERING FAMILIES TO BETTER UNDERSTAND MENTAL ILLNESS, ACCESS EFFECTIVE TREATMENT, DEVELOP COPING STRATEGIES, AND BETTER ADVOCATE FOR LOVED ONES; A WORKSHOP ON OVERCOMING SOCIAL ANXIETY (OFFERED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH FIND YOUR VOICE), GUIDING PARTICIPANTS TO BUILD GREATER CONFIDENCE IN SOCIAL INTERACTIONS; AND 18 COMMUNITY EDUCATION PROGRAMS THAT REACHED MORE THAN 1000 PEOPLE. THIS INCLUDED OUR SUMMER EXPRESSIVE ARTS PROGRAM THAT RECOGNIZES HOW MENTAL HEALTH CAN BE IMPROVED THROUGH ARTISTIC EXPRESSION.WE PROVIDED INSPIRATION AND PRACTICAL SKILL DEVELOPMENT TO PARTICIPANTS AT OUR ANNUAL WELLNESS CONFERENCE, HARVEST OF HOPE. IN ORDER TO BE RESPONSIVE TO THOSE WHO SEEK HELP THOUGH "ONLINE" OPTIONS - WE OFFER AN ASK THE SOCIAL WORKER TELESEMINAR. TO LEND SUPPORT TO INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE THEMSELVES STRUGGLING WITH MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGES, WE OFFERED NAMI CONNECTION, A WEEKLY RECOVERY SUPPORT GROUP, THAT ENABLES PARTICIPANTS TO ENGAGE IN PRODUCTIVE DISCUSSION AND ENHANCE THEIR COPING SKILLS AS PART OF A SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY. OUR WEEKLY HEARING VOICES SUPPORT GROUP ENABLED THOSE WHO HEAR VOICES OR EXPERIENCE OTHER UNUSUAL SENSORY PERCEPTIONS TO HAVE A FORUM FOR SHARING AND GROWING FROM THEIR EXPERIENCES. MEMBERS OF OUR JUST FRIENDS SOCIAL SUPPORT GROUP HAD OPPORTUNITIES TO ENGAGE IN 61 SOCIAL EVENTS WITH A VIEW TO HELPING THEM FORM FRIENDSHIPS AND HAVE FUN, REDUCING THE SOCIAL ISOLATION THAT IS SO COMMON AMONG THOSE WITH MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS.. TO SUPPORT FAMILIES OF ADULTS LIVING WITH MENTAL ILLNESS, WE CONTINUED OUR PARTNERSHIP WITH INTENSIVE FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES (IFSS) UNDER OAKS INTEGRATED CARE TO HOST WEEKLY SUPPORT GROUPS AND PROVIDED SPACE FOR IFSS COUNSELORS TO MEET WITH FAMILIES AT NO CHARGE. THIS YEAR, WE ALSO LAUNCHED A PARENT SUPPORT NETWORK FOR CAREGIVERS OF YOUTH UNDER AGE 24. THIS GROUP MEETS MONTHLY AND IS CURRENTLY IN THE PROCESS OF BEING EXPANDED TO A SECOND LOCATION. NAMI MERCER TOUCHED THE LIVES OF MORE THAN 3600 PEOPLE AT COMMUNITY OUTREACH EVENTS, SHARING INFORMATION ABOUT OUR PROGRAMS AND SERVICES, RAISING AWARENESS, AND BUILDING A MORE SUPPORTIVE, INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY. WE FORGED MULTIPLE COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS, NOT LEAST OF WHICH-ONE WITH THE COUNTY TO PROMOTE A STIGMA-FREE MERCER, AND FURTHER EXPANDED "PREVENTION" EFFORTS BY INCREASING PUBLIC AWARENESS ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH AND REDUCING THE STIGMA THAT POSES A SIGNIFICANT BARRIER TO THOSE IN NEED OF TREATMENT AND SUPPORT. NAMI MERCER LAUNCHED ENDING THE SILENCE A NAMI NATIONAL SIGNATURE SCHOOL-BASED PROGRAM WITH THREE TRACKS: ONE FOR STUDENTS, ONE FOR FAMILIES AND ONE FOR SCHOOL PERSONNEL. IN JUST A FEW SHORT MONTHS WE GENERATED OPEN DIALOGUE WITH MORE THAN 521 EDUCATORS, CAREGIVERS AND STUDENTS. WE BELIEVE THAT INTERVENTION WITH YOUTH WILL HAVE A LASTING POSITIVE IMPACT NOT JUST ON THEIR LIVES, BUT ON THE WAY PEOPLE OVERALL VIEW MENTAL HEALTH. WE CONTINUED TO OFFER IN OUR OWN VOICE PRESENTATIONS TO COMMUNITY GROUPS, CORPORATIONS , HOSPITALS, AND MAINTAINED A "SPEAKERS BUREAU," THROUGH WHICH WE CAN OFFER CUSTOMIZED PRESENTATIONS TO MEET REQUESTS FROM SPECIFIC GROUPS. OUR NAMIWALKS MERCER COUNTY BROUGHT TOGETHER A THOUSAND PEOPLE TO RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH AND CRITICAL FUNDS TO SUPPORT OUR PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. IT PROVED TO BE THE HIGHEST GROSSING WALK IN OUR HISTORY. NAMI MERCER HAS A ROBUST VOLUNTEER PROGRAM AND MANY INDIVIDUALS WITH MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGES COME TO US SEEKING A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT WHERE THEY CAN REBUILD THEIR CONFIDENCE, IMPROVE THEIR SKILLS, GAIN EXPERIENCE - AND MANY ACTUALLY FIND THEIR WAY BACK TO THE WORKFORCE AND/OR DECIDE VOLUNTEERISM IS A WAY THEY CAN MAKE A MEANINGFUL CONTRIBUTION TO SOCIETY. THESE VOLUNTEERS LOGGED MORE THAN 7,000 HOURS OF SERVICE IN 2018. WE ALSO MENTORED 12 STUDENT INTERNS FROM 5 DIFFERENT INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The non-profit's aim, as stated in the filing, is “Nami mercer nj, inc. is a robust local affiliate of the national alliance on mental illness, the nation's largest grassroots mental health organization. nami mecer nj, inc. listens, leads, educates, and advocates empowering families and individuals affected by mental illness to build better lives, free of stigma and discrimination. nami mercer nj, inc. relies on the talents and dedication of a small paid staff and large team of volunteers to fulfill its mission.”.
When referring to its actions, they were outlined as: “Nami mercer nj, inc. is a robust local affiliate of the national alliance on mental illness, the nation's largest grassroots mental health organization. nami mecer nj, inc. listens, leads, educates, and advocates empowering families and individuals affected by mental illness to build better lives, free of stigma and discrimination. nami mercer nj, inc. relies on the talents and dedication of a small paid staff and large team of volunteers to fulfill its mission.”.
- The non-profit has complied with legal obligations by reporting their state of operation as NJ.
- The non-profit's address in 2019 is noted in the filing as 1235 WHITEHORSE MERCERVILLE RD, HAMILTON, NJ, 08619.
- The non-profit's form for 2019 reports a total of 3 employees.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue is between $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$17,645.
- The salary policy for the CEO of the organization is established through a review and approval by an impartial party.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 17 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1984.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $225,816 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $74,448 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization has fundraising events.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.
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