About
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) will honor NAMI Lansing, with the Outstanding NAMI Affiliate Award at the national convention in Denver, Colorado, in recognition of NAMI Lansing's expanding presence and impact in the Greater Lansing area. NAMI Lansing is one of over 600 NAMI affiliates across the nation.
"The efforts of your team to raise awareness and advocate for mental health have not gone unnoticed," said Roseanna Ramirez, NAMI's National Director, Operations, in the award letter. "Your commitment to educating and supporting various segments of our community is truly commendable and reflects the passion and dedication of your team."
"I am honored to accept this award on behalf of the volunteers, supporters, and community partners that make this work possible and fulfilling," said Katreva N. Bisbee, President of NAMI Lansing. "NAMI Lansing members often have first-hand knowledge of the effects of mental health conditions and are passionate about increasing awareness of mental health and the resources that support recovery. This award is a testament to their unwavering efforts."
Our Mission
NAMI Lansing, Mid-Michigan’s Voice on Mental Illness, provides advocacy, education, support and public awareness so that all individuals and families affected by mental health conditions can build better lives.
Our Vision
NAMI Lansing envisions a mid-Michigan community where everyone affected by mental health conditions can live healthy, fulfilling lives, supported by a caring community. NAMI Lansing reaches out with compassion to individuals with mental health conditions and their families who may feel alone, overwhelmed, or hopeless, connecting them to resources, support, and hope.
NAMI Lansing understands the deep love required to support someone with a mental health condition. We are dedicated to educating the public about the need for research, system reform, and better support for individuals and their families. Education and support fosters acceptance and hope for recovery.
NAMI Lansing offers free evidenced-based classes and support groups that provide practical support and information. Community presentations such as In Our Own Voice and Ending the Silence help increase mental health awareness, reduce stigma and illustrate recovery.
We Embrace NAMI Values
Hope: We believe in the possibility of recovery, wellness and the potential in all of us.
Inclusion: We embrace diverse backgrounds, cultures and perspectives.
Empowerment: We promote confidence, self-efficacy and service to our mission.
Compassion: We practice respect, kindness and empathy.
Fairness: We fight for equity and justice.
Our History
Founded in 1974 as the Oasis Fellowship, NAMI Lansing was one of the first support groups for families of individuals with mental illnesses. It initially focused on arranging housing for patients discharged from state hospitals. Despite local objections, the group continued its advocacy.
When the National Alliance for Mental Illness was formed, the Oasis Fellowship became the Alliance for Mental Illness of Greater Lansing. In 1999, it adopted the NAMI name to align with the national organization.
Affiliations
NAMI Lansing is affiliated with NAMI and NAMI Michigan.
NAMI
NAMI (the National Alliance on Mental Illness) is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to improving the lives of persons living with serious mental illness
and their families.
NAMI Michigan
NAMI Michigan’s purpose is to assist affiliates, provide support, promote education, pursue advocacy and encourage research on mental illness.