Nami Broward County Inc.
Nami Broward County Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
NAMI (NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS) BROWARD COUNTY, INC. IS A 501(C)3 NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION, FORMED IN 1982 AND IS AFFILIATED WITH NAMI NATIONAL AND NAMI FLORIDA, TO PROVIDE SUPPORT, EDUCATION, ADVOCACY AND RESEARCH TO INDIVIDUALS WITH SEVERE AND PERSISTENT MENTAL ILLNESS.
About
NAMI BROWARD COUNTY SERVES AS AN ADVOCATE AT THE COUNTY, STATE AND NATIONAL LEVELS FOR NON-DISCRIMINATORY ACCESS TO QUALITY HEALTHCARE, HOUSING, EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT FOR PEOPLE WITH MENTAL ILLNESS. OUR SERVICES ARE FOCUSED ON THE GOALS OF EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ABOUT MENTAL ILLNESS, WORKING TO ELIMINATE THE STIGMA OF MENTAL ILLNESS AND ADVOCATING FOR INCREASED FUNDING FOR RESEARCH INTO THE CAUSES AND TREATMENT OF MENTAL ILLNESS. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH SERVICES, NOT LIMITED TO, PEER-TO-PEER EDUCATION AND SUPPORT, FAMILY-TO-FAMILY EDUCATION AND SUPPORT, SPEAKER MEETINGS, CONSUMER SOCIALS, EDUCATION TO PROFESSIONALS, AND AN ADVOCACY GROUP OF VOLUNTEERS THAT SERVE THE BROADER MENTAL HEALTH COMMUNITY.LISTED BELOW ARE SOME OF THE PROGRAMS WE HAVE WORKED ON:35 COMMUNITY OUTREACH EVENTS240 CONNECTION SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS10 IOOV MEETING36 FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS7 ENDING THE SILENT SESSIONS3 F2F CLASSES, 1 FAF 36 IN TOTAL3 P2P CLASSES 2 MHFA FOR ADULTS TRAINING4 GUARDIAN ADVOCATE TRAININGS9 SPEAKER MEETING6 NAMI PRESENTATIONSOVER 2500 FAMILY CONTACTED NAMI FOR HELP, VIA PHONE, ONLINE OR IN-PERSONWE ADDED 2 CONNECTION LOCATIONS, ONE IOOV AND A 2 NEW FAMILY SUPPORT GROUPSOUR FAMILY-TO-FAMILY PROGRAM HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO INCLUDE A SPANISH VERSION OF THE PROGRAM TO MEET THE NEED OF OUR SPANISH SPEAKING POPULATION AND WE HAVE ADDED FAMILY SUPPORT GROUPS TO REACH A BROADER RANGE OF RESIDENTS. NAMI'S NEW HOPE OFFERS RECREATION AND GROUP ACTIVITIES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE BETWEEN THE AGES OF 18 AND 45, WHO ARE LIVING WITH MENTAL ILLNESS. NAMI BROWARD COUNTY OFFERS 3 TRAININGS PER YEAR FOR GUARDIAN ADVOCATES AND COORDINATES THE ASSIGNMENT OF THESE ADVOCATES WITH OUR BAKER ACT RECEIVING HOSPITALS. WE ALSO ADDED 4 MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID TRAININGS, AN EVIDENCE-BASED INTERNATIONAL TRAINING PROGRAM FOR FAMILIES AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS. THESE TRAININGS PROVIDE A CRUCIAL NEED IN DEVELOPING THE CAPACITY IN BROWARD COUNTY FOR THE SERVICES OF GUARDIAN ADVOCATES AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS. FOR THE YEAR 2019 NAMI BROWARD COUNTY HAVE REACHED AND SERVED OVER 3,500 ADULTS AND CHILDREN WITHIN THE MENTAL HEALTH COMMUNITY.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The filing clearly states the mission of the non-profit as “Nami (national alliance on mental illness) broward county, inc. is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization, formed in 1982 and is affiliated with nami national and nami florida, to provide support, education, advocacy and research to individuals with severe and persistent mental illness.”.
When outlining its functions, they were explained as: “Nami (national alliance on mental illness) broward county, inc. is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization, formed in 1982 and is affiliated with nami national and nami florida, to provide support, education, advocacy and research to individuals with severe and persistent mental illness.”.
- In compliance with legal regulations, the non-profit has reported their state of operation as FL.
- The filing records the non-profit's address for 2020 as 4161 NW 5TH ST SUITE 203, PLANTATION, FL, 33317.
- As of 2020, the non-profit's form reports a total of 9 employees.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $100,000 and $250,000.
- Revenue is between $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $73,589.
- The organization has 13 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1997.
- The organization pays $151,213 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $12,251 in fundraising expenses.