NAMI Main Line PA

NAMI Main Line PA, an affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, provides information and support to people with mental health conditions, their families and friends. We help people build better lives.

We offer the following free services throughout Delaware County and in Lower Merion Township:

• workshops and forum presentations on topics of interest to individuals with mental illness and their families
• the NAMI Family-to-Family Education Program, an 8-week education and support program for family members of persons with mental health conditons.
• the NAMI Peer-to-Peer Education Program, an 8-week education and support program for individuals with mental health conditions.
• the NAMI Basics Education Program, a 6-session education program for parents, caregivers and other family who provide care for youth (ages 22 and younger) who are experiencing mental health symptoms.
• monthly support groups for family members.
• weekly support group for adults living with mental illness.
• helpful information on Mental Illness, Treatments, Coping and Practical Help
• information about how to get services, including How to Get Government Services, with additional information for people in southeastern PA in Intro to Services and Mental Health Resource Guide.
• additional helpful information on our website, including our FAQ, resources for families with children or teens with mental health needs, and Criminal Justice Resources.
• weekly updates and our bi-monthly Newsletter with information about local events and other resources for people with mental illness and their family members.
• responses to individual inquiries from individuals with mental illness, their families and friends.
• speakers who present information and share the perspectives of individuals with mental illness and family members with students, communities of faith, and the public.
• Advocacy Alerts which provide information for advocacy for improved state and national policies and services for people with mental illness.