Mission
NAMI WESTSIDE LOS ANGELES IS A GRASS ROOTS ORGANIZATION OF FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS WHOSE LIVES HAVE BEEN AFFECTED BY SERIOUS MENTAL ILLNESS. WE PROVIDE ADVOCACY, EDUCATION, AND SUPPORT FOR THOSE WITH MENTAL ILLNESS AND THEIR FAMILIES IN ORDER TO FACILITATE INDEPENDENT AND PRODUCTIVE LIVES OF QUALITY AND RESPECT WITHOUT DISCRIMINATION AND STIGMA. WE DO THIS BY PROVIDING HIGH-LEVEL EDUCATION AND SERVICES TO THOSE AFFLICTED WITH MENTAL ILLNESS AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS, AS WELL AS TO MENTAL HEALTH AND SCHOOL PROFESSIONALS.