An advocacy and non-profit organization for the education and support of the mentally ill, their families, and friends that is open to anyone with a personal or professional interest in mental illness. NAMI is affiliated with NAMI Illinois and the national organization NAMI. NAMI's focus includes: - Educating consumers, their families, and the public in an effort to eliminate the stigma of mental illness through literature, newsletters, speakers, workshops, and conferences. With proper access to treatment, persons with neurobiological brain disorders can lead productive lives and work towards recovery. - Advocacy in legislation and programs which will improve the lives of the mentally ill. - Supporting research that focuses on the causes of mental illness and ways to improve treatment.