Year Founded
1971
EIN
23-7114604
Local Leader/Exec. Director
Kate Weaver
Primary Contact Name
Executive Director
Main Address

300 Hawthorne Lane
Charlotte, NC 28204
United States

What We Do

Our Vision

NAMI Charlotte envisions a world where all people affected by mental illness live healthy, fulfilling lives supported by a community that cares.

Our Mission

NAMI Charlotte provides advocacy, education, support and public awareness so that all individuals and families affected by mental illness can build better lives.

Our Values

  • Hope: We believe in the possibility of recovery, wellness and the potential in all of us.
  • Inclusion: We embrace diverse backgrounds, cultures and perspectives.
  • Empowerment: We promote confidence, self-efficacy and service to our mission.
  • Compassion: We practice respect, kindness and empathy.
  • Fairness: We fight for equity and justice.
Interesting Info
  • The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives.
  • NAMI support groups are free, peer-led discussions that offer participants an opportunity to share their lived experiences and gain support.
  • With the unique understanding of people with lived experience, these programs provide outstanding free education, skills training and support.
Geographic Location

Uptown

Events
Family Caregiver Support Group @ Harris YMCA
Repeats monthly on the first Tuesday, 6:30pm - 8pm
Duration of 1 hour 30 minutes
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Community Information Session
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Duration of 1 hour
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Connection Recovery Support Group Virtual
Repeats monthly on the second Tuesday, 6:30pm - 8pm
Duration of 1 hour 30 minutes
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Family Caregiver Support Group Virtual
Repeats monthly on the second Tuesday, 6:30pm - 8pm
Duration of 1 hour 30 minutes
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Creative Arts for Building Resilience
Repeats monthly on the third Saturday, 12pm - 4pm until Saturday, October 17th, 2026
Duration of 4 hours
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