About Us
Who We Are
NAMI McLeod County is a group of individuals that see the need for additional mental health and support services in our community. We are an affiliate of NAMI (National Alliance for Mental Illness) that was started in 2021.
Our Purpose
NAMI McLeod County strives to raise mental health awareness through education, support and advocacy in McLeod county and surrounding areas by providing a support system that brings continuity across mental health social services to fulfill the needs of our communities.
Our 2022 Goals
Core Values
Core Principles
NAMI McLeod County is a group of individuals that see the need for additional mental health and support services in our community. We are an affiliate of NAMI (National Alliance for Mental Illness) that was started in 2021.
Our Purpose
NAMI McLeod County strives to raise mental health awareness through education, support and advocacy in McLeod county and surrounding areas by providing a support system that brings continuity across mental health social services to fulfill the needs of our communities.
Our 2022 Goals
- Build a local presence and volunteers/members base
- Conduct a needs gap assessment to learn how we can better serve McLeod County
- Build a comprehensive list of local resources, organizations and mental health providers
Core Values
- We champion ALL people living with mental illness without bias or judgement
- We are ambassadors of our mission in all factions of our lives
- We foster forward thinking and innovation in pursuit of our mission
- We adapt to our missions needs through continuous improvement
Core Principles
- We collaborate rather than compete
- We communicate in a positive manner
- If we do not understand something we ask for clarification with curiosity
- We value the experiences and perspectives of every member
- We handle all issues with a solutions based inquiry
- We view all missteps as a lesson to be learned from
- We strive to become better versions of ourselves individually and as a collective
