2022-2023 Report
Read our NAMI 2022-2023 Families Report
Summary:
The Annual State of the Communities Report with Families is a report that provides insights from our affiliates and the individuals, family members and caregivers they support who are impacted by mental illness. The challenges they face are highlighted in the report, including the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on accessibility of mental health care and resources across the state of California. The report also discusses the need for cultural and linguistic competency education and training for those in law enforcement and encourages their partnership with behavioral health professionals to better serve individuals they encounter who are in crisis. Overall, the report aims to reduce the stigma associated with mental illness, spotlight the great advocacy work we’ve done in collaboration with of our affiliates and state partners, and provides family-driven solutions and recommendations to better support individuals living with mental illness in California.