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in all 50 states plus Washington DC and Puerto Rico, as well as over a thousand local affiliates.

There are 23 NAMI on Campus affiliates, plus a large number of groups in the initial stages of

development. NAMI dedicates itself to improving the lives of all those affected by a mental illness,

ending the stigma associated with mental illness, and the ultimate goal of eradicating mental illness.

NAMI on Campus serves these goals as well, but with a focus specifically on college campuses

and students. NAMI on Campus affiliates are student-run, student-led organizations that

provide mental health support, education, and advocacy in a university or college setting. NAMI

- Educating and increasing students’, faculty, and administrators’ awareness of mental health
issues

- Promoting early detection, providing intervention and resources, and encouraging students
who are experiencing mental health problems to get help

- Combating the stigma that surrounds mental illness by breaking the silence, shame, secrecy,
myths, and ignorance that create barriers to seeking help.

- Ending the seclusion students feel when faced with a mental illness

- Promoting existing mental health services on campus and assisting students in receiving care
from these services.

- Advocating for enhanced support and counseling services, and for equitable services and
treatments for students