Nami New Jersey A New Jersey Non Profit Corporation
Nami New Jersey A New Jersey Non Profit Corporation
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About this organization
Mission
THE MISSION OF NAMI NEW JERSEY (NAMI NJ) IS TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES AFFECTED BY MENTAL ILLNESS THROUGH SUPPORT, EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY. WE STRIVE TO ADVANCE UNDERSTANDING AND ELIMINATE THE STIGMA OFTEN ASSOCIATED WITH MENTAL ILLNESS.
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NAMI NJ WORKS TO SPREAD AWARENESS AND UNDERSTANDING ABOUT MENTAL ILLNESS TO REMOVE THE STIGMA OFTEN ASSOCIATED WITH THESE ILLNESSES. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED IN MULTIPLE PROGRAMS. NAMI NEW JERSEY PROVIDES A FREE 12-WEEK COURSE FOR FAMILY CAREGIVERS OF INDIVIDUALS WITH SEVERE MENTAL ILLNESS. "FAMILY TO FAMILY" IS TAUGHT BY FELLOW FAMILY CAREGIVERS, TRAINED BY NAMI NJ. THE COURSE DISCUSSES THE DISEASES AND TREATMENTS OF SCHIZOPHRENIA, BIPOLAR DISORDER, MAJOR DEPRESSION, PANIC DISORDER AND OBSESSIVE-COMPULSIVE DISORDER WHILE TEACHES FAMILY MEMBERS COPING SKILLS FOR THEIR CHALLENGING ROLE. THERE WERE MORE THAN 45 FAMILY TO FAMILY CLASSES HELD THROUGHOUT NEW JERSEY THIS YEAR.THROUGH EDUCATION ACTIVITIES, NEWSLETTERS AND CONFERENCES WE PROVIDE INFORMATION ABOUT THE LATEST RESEARCH AND AVAILABLE TREATMENTS FOR MENTAL ILLNESS. NAMI NJ HOSTED ITS ANNUAL CONFERENCE IN DECEMBER 2017, WHICH HOSTED MORE THAN 240 INDIVIDUALS. ADDITIONALLY, THE MONTHLY NEWSLETTER REACHES MORE THAN 8,900 INDIVIDUALS EACH MONTH.WE ALSO OFFER EDUCATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS, LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS AND SCHOOL EDUCATORS ABOUT MENTAL ILLNESS. THE EDUCATING THE EDUCATOR PROGRAM REACHED MORE THAN 600 EDUCATORS.PROVIDING SUPPORT FOR PEOPLE WITH LIVED MENTAL ILLNESS EXPERIENCE, AS WELL AS PROVIDING EDUCATION AND AWARENESS ARE THE IOOV AND HEARTS & MINDS PROGRAMS. LAST YEAR IOOV PROVIDED MORE THAN 170 PRESENTATIONS REACHING NEARLY 1,500 PEOPLE. AN ADDITIONAL 550 PEOPLE RECEIVED PHYSICAL HEALTH INFORMATION THROUGH THE HEARTS & MINDS PROGRAM.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
According to the filing, the non-profit's mission is “Nami new jersey, (nami nj) is a statewide non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families affected by mental illness. through support, advocacy, and public awareness programs nami nj fosters understanding about mental illness. we strive to advance understanding and eliminate the stigma often associated with mental illness.on the state level, nami nj confronts the stigma often associated with mental disorders, promotes public policies that benefit those affected by mental illness, and monitors agencies responsible for the provision of mental health services. as a leader in the field of mental health and illness, nami nj promotes research into the cause of and treatments for mental illness, as a nimh partner. nami nj provides self-help support activities for individuals and families affected by mental illness throughout the state.”.
When referring to its actions, they were described as: “The mission of nami new jersey (nami nj) is to improve the lives of individuals and families affected by mental illness through support, education and advocacy. we strive to advance understanding and eliminate the stigma often associated with mental illness.”.
- According to the law, the state of operation reported by the non-profit is NJ.
- As per the filing, the address of the non-profit for 2019 is 1562 ROUTE 130, NORTH BRUNSWICK, NJ, 089023004.
- According to their form, the non-profit as of 2019 has a total of 10 employees.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$76,889.
- The organization has 15 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1985.
- The organization pays $832,382 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $62,283 in fundraising expenses.
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