NAMI East Central Indiana is an affiliate of NAMI Indiana and part of the nation's largest grassroots mental health advocacy organization. NAMI East Central Indiana serves Wayne County, Indiana and it's cities by providing support and education to people and families impacted by mental illness as well as awareness to the community at large. 

NAMI Programs Available in East Central Indiana:

NAMI Family-to-Family: a free, 8-session educational program for family, significant others and friends of people with mental health conditions.

The next class is being planned for early 2024. Email namieci22@gmail.com to be notified when registration opens. 

Watch video to learn more about NAMI Family to Family

NAMI East Central Indiana is looking for volunteers interested in providing NAMI programs to the Wayne County community. Volunteers use their experiences with their mental illness or their experiences supporting a loved with a mental illness to help others. You can lead a support group, teach a mental health education class, share your story, or more. All volunteers are trained and prepared to provide programming. You can learn more about the different NAMI program volunteer opportunities on the volunteer page and email NAMI East Central Indiana to start: namieci22@gmail.com

NAMI East Central in the News:

NAMI East Central Indiana recognized as 2021-2022 Outstanding Community Partner.

Photo: from left to right includes Lisa Steiner, Carrie Rosenberger, Linda Williams with “Tucker,” Starla Wing, Jessica Whited, Brittany Schimpf, Lisa Felsman, Chris O’Neil and Linda Melody-Cottongim

Contact NAMI East Central Indiana:

namieci22@gmail.com

NAMI ECI is made up of dedicated volunteers. Please expect response times to be slow. For a faster response about resources or other support please contact the NAMI Indiana state office HelpLine: info@namiindiana.org or 1-800-677-6442.