| NAMI-NYS
Mission Statement:
The purpose of the NAMI-New York State shall be to
serve as an alliance of local mutual support, advocacy,
self-help groups and individual members at-large dedicated
to improving the quality of life for people with serious
mental illness and to the eventual eradication of
the severe effects of mental illnesses. |
Formerly
known as the Alliance for the Mentally Ill of New York
State, NAMI-NYS is a grassroots organization comprised
of families and friends of individuals with mental illness.
Individuals with mental illness are also active members.
We
provide support to families and friends of individuals
with mental illness through more than 50 affiliates. We
also educate the public about mental illness through literature,
speaking engagements, videos, workshops and conferences.
In
addition, through ongoing communication with mental health
professionals and public officials, we are seeking to
improve and expand mental health services.
Overall,
we are working to improve the quality of life for individuals
with mental illness.
BOARD:
Officers
Sherry Janowitz Grenz, President
Tom Naples, First Vice President
Don Adamowski, Second Vice President
Lynne Shuster, Treasurer
Carol Booth, Secretary
Muriel Shepherd, Founding President
Directors
Marguerite Adelman
Sigfrido Benitez
Ione Christian
John Coon III
Betts Custer
Max Gabriel
Karen Gormandy
Aron Lukrec
Myrna Sanders
Judy Watt
Janet Susin
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