• About Us
    • Our Mission
    • Principles of Support
    • Board of Directors
    • Media Gallery
    • Join BOD
  • Support Groups
    • Support Hub
    • NAMI Family Support
    • NAMI Connection Recovery
    • NAMI Family-to-Family
    • NAMI Peer-to-Peer
  • Get Involved
    • Advocacy
    • NAMI Events
    • Training
    • Volunteer
    • Join/Renew
    • Become a Sponsor
    • Become a Director
  • Calendar
  • Blog
    • Letters From President
    • NAMI News
    • Knowledge Bank
  • Donate

NAMI Atlanta/Auburn || Crisis Helplines

News
NAMI Atlanta Auburn NAMI Atlanta Auburn NAMI Atlanta Auburn NAMI Atlanta Auburn
  • About Us
    • Our Mission
    • Principles of Support
    • Board of Directors
    • Media Gallery
    • Join BOD
  • Support Groups
    • Support Hub
    • NAMI Family Support
    • NAMI Connection Recovery
    • NAMI Family-to-Family
    • NAMI Peer-to-Peer
  • Get Involved
    • Advocacy
    • NAMI Events
    • Training
    • Volunteer
    • Join/Renew
    • Become a Sponsor
    • Become a Director
  • Calendar
  • Blog
    • Letters From President
    • NAMI News
    • Knowledge Bank
  • Donate

NAMI Atlanta/Auburn


National Alliance on Mental Illness Affiliate

OUR MISSION

Educating individuals in Georgia about mental illness in order to improve resources, services, and knowledge by reducing misinformation and stigma that is often times associated with mental illness.

NAMI Atlanta / Auburn is an affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). NAMI is the nation’s leading voice, and largest grassroots  mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans dealing with mental illness.

As a Georgia affiliate of NAMI, NAMI Atlanta / Auburn works in the local metro Atlanta area to raise awareness, provide support, and educate people and communities about mental illness.  Serving as the community’s voice on mental health illness, we bring desperately needed help to local communities for a better tomorrow for all.

NAMI Atlanta/Auburn can be a place to come join and receive free support and education. Here you will be around others who understand what you are going through.

We are all stronger when we grow together in knowledge.

Visit us in Atlanta to find out how our services and Mental Health Workshops can help you lead a better life.

NAMI Atlanta Auburn Mental Awareness
NAMI Atlanta Auburn Mission

WE SUPPORT

We offer support for Georgians dealing with mental health illness in their lives by helping them find ways to cope with their mental health related struggles, including Mental Health Support Groups & Workshops.

WE EDUCATE

Educating individuals in Georgia about mental illness in order to improve resources, services, and knowledge by reducing misinformation and stigma that is often times associated with mental illness.

WE ADVOCATE

Promoting public policies with expanded services and improved treatment for our loved ones, supporting research leading to eradication of mental illness and beginning the conversation in our communities.

NAMI Principles of Support


  • We will see the individual first, not the illness

  • We recognize that mental illnesses are medical illnesses that may have environmental triggers

  • We understand that mental illnesses are traumatic events

  • We aim for better coping skills


  • We find strength in sharing experiences

  • We reject stigma in ourselves and others

  • We won’t judge anyone’s pain as less than our own

  • We forgive ourselves and reject guilt


  • We embrace humor as healthy

  • We accept we cannot resolve all problems

  • We expect a better future in a realistic way

  • We will never give up hope!

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Meet the NAMI Atlanta/Auburn Board Leadership

Image

Joanne Govan

PRESIDENT
Click for Bio

Image

Dr. Natasha De Veauuse Brown

ADVOCACY CHAIR
Click for Bio

Image

Join Our Board!

PROGRAM BOARD CHAIR
Join Our Board!

Image

Join Our Board!

Secretary
Join Our Board!

Are You Interested in Serving on our Board of Directors? Click here to find out how!

Mental Illness Support, Education & Advocacy

Ansley Park, Atlanta, Atlantic Station, Cabbagetown, Candler Park, Castleberry Hill, Chattahoochee Hills, College Park, Downtown, Druid Hills, East Point, Fairburn, Grant Park, Hapeville, Inman Park, Little Five Points, Midtown, Mountain Park, Old Fourth Ward, Palmetto, Poncey-Highland, Union City, Virginia-Highland

Your Generosity
Makes It All Possible

Donate Today

Let's get in touch

Send us an email and we'll get back to you, as soon as possible.

Send Message

About NAMI Atlanta / Auburn

Our Purpose: Educating individuals in Georgia about mental illness in order to improve resources, services and knowledge by reducing misinformation and stigma that is often times associated with mental illness.
Ansley Park, Atlanta, Atlantic Station, Cabbagetown, Candler Park, Castleberry Hill, Chattahoochee Hills, College Park, Downtown, Druid Hills, East Point, Fairburn, Grant Park, Hapeville, Inman Park, Little Five Points, Midtown, Mountain Park, Old Fourth Ward, Palmetto, Poncey-Highland, Union City, Virginia-Highland
NAMI Atlanta Auburn Media Gallery

Quick Links

  • Home
  • About Us
  • Support Groups
  • Advocacy
  • NAMI News
  • Calendar
  • Become a Member
  • Volunteer
  • Donate

Fresh from our blog

  • Day for Mental Wellness: May 27, 2023 – NAMI Atlanta / Auburn
  • Black School Psych Summit April 27-28, 2023
  • Cutting Through the Stigma: NAMI and The Confess Project
  • NAMI Homefront for Family Members and Friends of Veterans & Service Members
  • Atlanta’s Summer of Healing Kick Off Event Featuring Pastor Troy – July 31, 2022 (2pm-4pm)

Get in touch

Email NAMI Atlanta Auburn

Find us here

  • Joanne Govan, President
  • NAMI Atlanta/ Auburn
  • 265 Boulevard Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30312
  • Joanne Govan, President: govan@namiatlantaauburn.org
NAMI Atlanta Auburn Instagram

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)

NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) is the largest grassroots  mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans dealing with mental illness.

© 2023 · NAMIAtlantaAuburn.org | Designed by NonProfits Web Design

  • Home
  • About NAMI Atlanta / Auburn
  • Mental Illness Support Groups
  • Contact