For more information about NAMI of

Coastal Georgia or

the services provided, please contact us at

(912) 674-9060

Serving St. Marys, Kingsland & Woodbine

Mental illness is a term used for a group of disorders causing severe disturbances in thinking feeling and relating.  These are biologically based physical disorders that can be chronic and disabling throughout a person's life.  They result is substantially diminished capacity for coping with the ordinary demands of life.  Mental illness can affect persons of any age, race or gender.  It can occur in any family.  1 in 5 people in the United States suffer from serious, long-term metal illness.  However, like many other medical problems there are many treatments available to help people with mental illness to live healthy, productive lives.  Treatment is essential While serious mental illness cannot yet be cured, it can be controlled with medication and support services,  Research shows that early treatment is important.

Learning about brain disorders such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depression, and obsessive compulsive disorders enables us to see these diseases like other medical illnesses such as heart disease, diabetes or cancer. This information improves our ability to work with our family members and friends towards their (and our) recovery.

The NAMI Mission
NAMI is dedicated to the eradication of mental illnesses and to the improvement of the quality of life of all who are affected by these diseases through:

                                                                          ADVOCACY  *  EDUCATION  *  RESEARCH  *  SUPPORT

The purpose of NAMI of Coastal Georgia

• To provide mutual support to each other and our loved ones who are ill
• To educate ourselves and the general public about mental illness
• To advocate for an improved quality of life for persona and families struggling with mental illness by influencing local and state government officials
• To advocate at all levels of government for increased funding for more and improved research in the causes and treatments for mental illness

To join NAMI of Coastal Georgia, please click on the brochure below for more information.