WHO WE ARE
NAMI Chippewa Valley was founded in December of 2010. We are a non-profit organization funded by memberships, donations and grants. We are affiliated through NAMI Wisconsin as the local NAMI affliate for Chippewa, Dunn and Eau Claire Counties. We are governed by our bylaws and our board of directors.
WHAT WE DO
Mission
Our mission is to provide education, support and advocacy for individuals living with mental illness and their families.
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We advocate for families, friends, and persons affected by or with major mental illness in the community, in treatment settings, armed services, and in jail.
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We educate the community about major mental illness in order to promote understanding and help remove associated stigma and discrimination.
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We work for funding of research, housing, and improvement of treatment modalities for persons with major mental illness.