NAMI Whatcom County is an affiliate of NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.  Our mission is to encourage recovery and reintegration of persons with mental illnesses and to provide support, education, and advocacy for persons with mental illness and their families.  NAMI Whatcom County is fully inclusive of individuals with mental illness and their families of all backgrounds and cultures. The mission of NAMI Whatcom County is to provide hope and improve the quality of life for those affected by mental illness through support, education and advocacy. NAMI Whatcom County provides support for persons affected by mental illness in numerous ways.  We offer numerous programs and resources that encompass our values that support our mission. Our programs consist of the following free support groups, classes, and education opportunities.