Welcome!
Mruk Memorial Lectureship on Schizoprenia and the MSU School of Social Work Present:
“Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Individuals Suffering from Schizophrenia”,
April 27, 2012, 1:00 to 4:15 p.m. at the Kellogg Center in East Lansing.
This presentation by Philip J. Lanzisera, PhD, is for members of the public and professionals. See Details on the Events page.
Who We Are
NAMI Lansing is dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families who are affected by neurobiological brain disorders through support, education, advocacy, and research. We strive to build a welcoming community for persons with mental illness through treatment, housing, employment, and acceptance.
NAMI Lansing is ready to provide support and advocacy for affected persons and family members in the Greater Lansing area. We offer support groups, educational opportunities, healthy living programs, and educational events.
History
NAMI Lansing began in 1974 as the Oasis Fellowship — one of the first groups for family members of persons with mental illnesses. The main impetus was to arrange housing in the Lansing area for patients exiting state hospitals. Although met with objections by residents living in selected areas, the Oasis Fellowship forged on to continue to support and advocate for persons with mental illness.
When the National Alliance for Mental Illness was formed, the Oasis Fellowship became the Alliance for Mental Illness of Greater Lansing. In 1999, groups from across the country changed their names to NAMI in an effort to become a nationally recognized organization. Today, NAMI Lansing has grown to provide support and educational information to approximately 150 members.
Mission
NAMI Lansing, the Tri-county’s Voice on Mental Illness, is dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families who are affected by neurobiological brian disorders through support, education, advocacy, and research.
Vision
NAMI Lansing exists to build a community of support. NAMI Lansing reaches out with compassion to persons with mental illness and their families who may feel alone, overwhelmed, or hopeless, to connect them to resources, support, and hope. NAMI Lansing recognizes the depth of love required when dealing with mental illness.
NAMI Lansing exists to educate people of the need for research, system reform, and improved supports for those with mental illness and their families. Education promotes acceptance and hope for recovery.
NAMI Lansing exist to advocate for legal and policy changes that would improve the lives of those with mental illness and their families.
NAMI Lansing promotes research about mental illness and the application of research to improve the lives of families and individuals.