NAMI Citrus

NAMI Citrus is your local affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness serving the county of Citrus, FL. NAMI Citrus offers free support groups, classes and educational programs.

Through advocacy, education, support, resources and public awareness we inspire a compassionate community where mental wellbeing and quality of life are valued so that every individual thrives in all aspects of their health. NAMI envisions a world where all people affected by mental illness live healthy, fulfilling lives supported by a community that cares.

Mental illnesses are brain disorders that are biologically based medical problems. Untreated, they can cause severe disturbances in thinking, feeling and relating. This results in substantially diminished capacity for dealing with the ordinary demands of life. Mental illness can affect persons of any age and occur in any family. Mental illnesses are not caused by bad parenting and are not evidence of weak character. The good news about mental illness is that recovery is possible.

The families and members of NAMI Citrus are here to help! We offer understanding to anyone concerned about mental illnesses and the treatment of mental illness. We are not counselors or therapists; rather we are people with lived experience who can share our journeys with you. We are committed to helping you find the best Mental Health care resources in and around our community.

NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is the nation's largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of people affected by a mental health condition. NAMI Citrus is an affiliate of NAMI Florida. We give people a strong network of support and tools to reclaim their lives.

At NAMI, we believe a diverse, inclusive, and equitable alliance is one where all employees, volunteers and members — regardless of gender, race, gender identity, ethnicity, national origin, age, sexual orientation, education, disability, veteran status or other dimension of diversity– feel valued and respected.

One of NAMI’s main goals is to ensure that people get help early.
Since mental health conditions typically begin during childhood, adolescence or young adulthood, we have compiled essential information and resources intended to help young people get the mental health support they need.