September 4th is NAMI's National Day of Action
1 in 4 Americans are affected by mental illness. 1 in 17 live with a serious mental illness. Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States. Mental Illness costs America $193.2 billion in lost earnings each year.
These numbers need to change!
We are calling on Congress to take action on mental health right now. Join with thousands of others on September 4th, to bring national attention to the need for comprehensive mental health legislation.Reach out to your member of Congress. Tell them how important mental health is to you.
Tweet. Email. Call. Get their attention. Tell them that this can’t wait.
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Mental illness affects everyone. Nearly 60 million Americans experience a mental health condition every year. Regardless of race, age, religion or economic status, mental illness impacts the lives of at least one in four adults and one in 10 children across the United States.
People living with mental illness need help and hope: they need a community that supports them, their families and their recovery.
Because mental illness devastates the lives of so many Americans, NAMI works every day to save every life.
NAMI is 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. NAMI advocates for access to services, treatment, supports and research and is steadfast in its commitment to raise awareness and build a community for hope for all of those in need.
NAMI is the foundation for hundreds of NAMI State Organizations, NAMI Affiliates (such as NAMI-Charlotte) and volunteer leaders who work in local communities across the country to raise awareness and provide essential and free education, advocacy and support group programs.
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About National Day of Action
NAMI’s National Day of Action 2014 is a national campaign happening both online and in person in which we are asking supporters all across the country to stand up for the issues that are important to us. We are asking Congress to take action, pass legislation and support individuals living with mental illness and their families.
NAMI’s National Day of Action is not only happening on Capitol Hill—it’s happening nationally in the digital space. Be part of the conversation by sharing your National Day of Action experience on Twitter and Facebook.
If you tweet please use #Act4MentalHealth—take photos, impressions and be sure to thank your congressional offices by tweeting directly to them.
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#Act4MentalHealth with every message throughout the day so we can grow the movement and get our issue trending.
Add your voice to the conversation and join NAMI in telling Congress to #Act4MentalHealth.
Please email, call or tweet your member of Congress September 4th!
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Charlotte, NC Affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness
For more information about NAMI-Charlotte and other local Charlotte, NC mental health support groups, education, events and more, please visit
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