With more than 225,000 members, NAMI is the nation’s leading grassroots organization solely dedicated to improving the lives of families affected by serious mental illnesses. We provide education, support, and systems advocacy to empower families and persons with mental illness. We provide self-help and grassroots advocacy, offer emotional support, information, and advice about treatment and community resources.

NAMI-Ocean County is a group of families and friends who meet together to provide each other with support, encouragement, and a caring atmosphere in which to cope with problems that can be overwhelming if faced alone. We also provide speakers to educate our members, work to reduce the stigma of mental illness in our community, advocate for equal treatment and opportunities under the law, and support research to not only determine the causes of mental illness but to alleviate its effects.

Age Groups	Children Adolescents Adults
Community Services	Community Community Education Family & Support Services Family Support
Health Services	Behavioral / Mental Health Mental Health

Last Updated: 04/26/24