Welcome to NAMI Greater Orlando

NAMIGO logoNAMI Greater Orlando is an organization of families, friends and individuals whose lives have been affected by mental illness. As a non-profit organization, we work in the community to make the stigma of mental health a relic of history. We are dedicated to helping improve the quality of life for individuals affected by these conditions through education, support, and advocacy.

We partner with local advocates, mental health providers, and business leaders to affect change. Let's all work on being united for mental health!

Upcoming NAMI Greater Orlando Events

Embracing Change: Transforming Your Life with Healthy Habits

About the Author Jenny Wise homeschools her four awesome children. As any homeschooling parent knows, every day is an adventure, and Jenny has begun chronicling her experiences at Special Home Educator. She hopes to use the site to connect with other homeschoolers and to provide helpful advice to parents who may be considering a home…

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Sailing Smoothly Through Midlife: Tips for Navigating Change

Image via Unsplash About the Author Jenny Wise homeschools her four awesome children. As any homeschooling parent knows, every day is an adventure, and Jenny has begun chronicling her experiences at Special Home Educator. She hopes to use the site to connect with other homeschoolers and to provide helpful advice to parents who may be…

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7 Things You Can Do Right Now to Live Your Best Life and Achieve Your Goals

Image via Pexels About the Author Jenny Wise homeschools her four awesome children. As any homeschooling parent knows, every day is an adventure, and Jenny has begun chronicling her experiences at Special Home Educator. She hopes to use the site to connect with other homeschoolers and to provide helpful advice to parents who may be…

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49 souls

49 Souls

49 Souls A Poem in Remembrance of Those Lost at the Pulse Shooting Written by John Douglass They came for a night of fun,But little did they know.The evils that were sewnIn the city beautiful49 soulsIn my town’s pulseCame a thunderIn song filled nightBullets asunder49 SoulsSuch predictions came from noneA fine time ruinedBy anger with…

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Summer Celebration of Diversity

Written by Parth Nakirikanti NAMIGO Volunteer “At NAMI Greater Orlando, we envision mental health as a right that spans all identities, and that each person is entitled to receive help when they need it.” The summer is home to several different awareness efforts that highlight the many different groups that make up our community. While…

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Unique Ideas for Improving Mental Health

9 Unique Ideas for Improving Mental Health

About the Author Jenny Wise homeschools her four awesome children. As any homeschooling parent knows, every day is an adventure, and Jenny has begun chronicling her experiences at Special Home Educator. She hopes to use the site to connect with other homeschoolers and to provide helpful advice to parents who may be considering a home…

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