WHAT WE DO
About Us
NAMI Middlesex was incorporated in 1979 as Concerned Citizens for Chronic Psychiatric Adults. In June 2002, the name was changed to NAMI Middlesex to reflect the bonds with the national organization, National Alliance on Mental Illness, and the state organization, NAMI NJ.
- Provides resources.
- Shares experiences.
- Provides mutual support.
- Explores coping techniques.
- Shows compassion and understanding.
- Provides education including informative guest speakers.
- Promotes working with other mental health services.
- Serves on committees and boards of community organizations.
- Advocates for legislation to improve services.
- Advocates for increased funding for research on mental illnesses.
Our Mission
NAMI Middlesex is dedicated to building better lives for individuals and families affected by mental illness. Because we are run by, for and with our members. We are dedicated to building a community of hope and reducing stigma about mental illness.
Goals
NAMI Middlesex discusses and also advocates for family roles in helping people who have a mental illness. Additionally, NAMI Middlesex provides help, information, and guidance to families, caregivers, and persons with mental illness through support groups, supportive resources, educational programming and social groups for families and peers.
- Housing aid (referral)
- Disability support programs information
- Better hospital care
- Respite care
- Legal assistance (referral)
Board Members
Gaye Korley
President
Susan Pickoff
Secretary
Laura Toto
Treasurer
Sam Hartman
Social Groups Coordinator
Jeanne Goll
Family Support Group Facilitator
Sonia Jaising
Volunteer Coordinator