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Last updated on July 18, 2008

NAMI-Metropolitan Baltimore, Inc. is dedicated to empowering consumers of mental health services and their family members through education, support, advocacy and information. We educate law enforcement, mental health providers and other community groups through personal experience. We confront and attempt to eradicate the stigma associated with mental illness. We also advocate for improved services in the mental health system as well as support research and program evaluation.

Description:
We offer free educational programs and support groups for both consumers of mental health services and their family members. We provide free reference materials and newsletters on various topics such as, "Bipolar Disorder" and "Navigating the Criminal Justice System." We offer a helpline 40 hours a week, free monthly lectures, over 60 outreach workshops throughout the year and much more. We are unique because we offer programs that are run by peers-- ie. family members and consumers are trained to run programs and support groups for other family members and consumers.

History:
NAMI-Metropolitan Baltimore Inc. is the local affiliate responsible for Baltimore City and Baltimore County. Its predecessor organization was incorporated in 1983. At that time, the organization was operated by a small group of dedicated founding members and volunteers, who conducted peer support groups, advocacy, and informational programs for families of persons with mental illness. Since then, the organization has continuously expanded its support groups, educational workshops, and other programs. Today, we have three full-time staff members, a few part-time hourly workers and approximately 300 volunteers. Recently, we were named the most outstanding local affiliate for 2004 by NAMI `s national board of directors.

Contact people:

Stacey Harrison, Outreach Project Coordinator, (phone), (email) Kate Farinholt, Executive Director, (phone), (email)

Office fax number: (410) 435-0355

Address:

5210 York Road Baltimore, MD 21212 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.nami.org/sites/namimetrobaltimore

Directions:

DIRECTIONS FROM THE SOUTH Take I-95 NORTH towards BALTIMORE Take the I-395 NORTH exit, exit number 53, towards DOWNTOWN. 0.5 miles I-395 N becomes S HOWARD ST. 0.2 miles Turn RIGHT onto W PRATT ST. 0.6 miles Turn LEFT onto S GAY ST. 0.4 miles Turn LEFT to take the I-83 NORTH ramp. 0.1 miles Merge onto I-83 N. 2.5 miles Take the COLD SPRING LANE EAST exit; Merge RIGHT onto COLD SPRING LANE Pass intersections at FALLS ROAD, ROLAND AVENUE, and CHARLES STREET Turn LEFT onto YORK ROAD (Note: If no left turn at this hour, take left into gas station after intersection, then make right onto York Road) Go 4-5 blocks; Turn LEFT into SECOND DRIVEWAY after CVS Pharmacy Drive into REAR of Stone Church (5210 York Road) NAMI entrance is at door with ramp. DIRECTIONS FROM THE NORTH: FROM ABOVE BALTWAY (I-695) Take the I-83 SOUTH towards BALTIMORE Merge onto I-83 S. 5.7 miles Take I-695 EAST RAMP towards TOWSON. 0.4 miles FROM THE BELTWAY (I-695) Take the I-83 SOUTH exit, exit number 23, towards BALTIMORE. 0.1 miles Merge onto I-83 S. 3.4 miles Take the NORTHERN PARKWAY exit, exit number 10A-10B. 0.2 miles Keep LEFT at the fork in the ramp. 0.1 miles Turn LEFT onto NORTHERN PARKWAY. 1.9 miles Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto BELLONA AVE. 0.6 miles Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto YORK RD. (going SOUTH) 0.4 miles Pass WOODBOURNE/HOMELAND AVENUE Turn RIGHT into DRIVEWAY of CHURCH @ 5210 York ROAD, after High-rise Apartment Building Drive into REAR of Stone Church (5210 York Road) NAMI entrance is in the rear at door with ramp.   Nearest Bus Stop: #8, 5 minute walk

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