An all-volunteer affiliate of NAMI now serving all of Oklahoma County.
Support, education, and advocacy for those suffering with mental illness and their families.
10/22/2025
Cozy Up with Fall Self-Care,
As we move deeper into fall, it’s a great time to reflect, recharge, and practice mindful self-care. Here are a few ways to stay grounded and connected this season:
🍂 Reflect and Reset: Write down three things you’re proud of accomplishing this year — big or small.
🍂 Step Outside: Take a walk and notice the changing colors around you. Mindful movement helps boost your mood.
🍂 Set Boundaries: Fall often brings busy schedules. Remember, it’s okay to say no to protect your peace.
🍂 Gratitude Check: At the end of each week, jot down one thing that brought you joy or comfort.
Self-care looks different for everyone — the goal isn’t perfection, it’s compassion.
10/22/2025
NAMI Greater Support groups are here when you need a listening ear, a helping hand, and / or information about serious mental illness and resources. What is serious mental illness? Any mental health condition that causes significant impairment in function. Difficulty in occupational, relationships, basic self care are examples. If you have a loved one who struggles then chances are you struggle to help them, that is why NAMI is here for you.
10/20/2025
Same schedule for October! No reservations necessary. Walk-ins welcome!
NAMI Greater Support groups are here when you need a listening ear, a helping hand, and / or information about serious mental illness and resources. What is serious mental illness? Any mental health condition that causes significant impairment in function. Difficulty in occupational, relationships, basic self care are examples. If you have a loved one who struggles then chances are you struggle to help them, that is why NAMI is here for you.
10/11/2025
Last day of Mental Illness Awareness Week. A big thank you to the NAMI Greater OKC volunteers who make a difference in supporting families and friends in this journey. 💚
10/10/2025
Contact NAMI.org for support groups in your area. Wishing you and yours a happy Mental Health day!
10/09/2025
Please join us at Kendra Scott OKC Classen Curve on October 9th or shop on line to support NAMI Greater OKC 💚
10/09/2025
Lighting up Green for Mental Illness Awareness Week October 5-11, 2025
Today I stood at the Oklahoma Capitol in support of mental health awareness and to speak out against the devastating cuts being made to Oklahoma’s mental health services.
Oklahoma is facing heartbreaking cuts, more than $40 million in mental health services are being eliminated. Programs that support children, families, addiction recovery, and crisis response are being reduced or canceled entirely. Providers are being told their contracts won’t be renewed, and thousands of Oklahomans will lose access to care.
I stood there not just as an advocate, but as a sister.
My sister lived with mental illness and passed away in February. I know what it means to fight for help that isn’t always there..to navigate a system that too often runs on waiting lists and underfunding.
I’m grateful to the OKC Democratic leaders and advocates who continue to demand transparency and accountability. Together, we can push for a budget that protects the most vulnerable, funds community care, and ensures no one is left behind.
For my sister. For every family who’s lost someone. For every person still fighting to find hope. 💚
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The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) began as a network of grassroots advocates. That spirit is alive and well in our organization. Our affiliate formerly known as NAMI Edmond-North OKC is an all volunteer group with a passion for helping others and improving the lives of those with serious mental illness.
Our affiliate is geographically defined by Oklahoma County. Because we are an active affiliate, we attract members from a wide attendance area. Our name change to NAMI Greater OKC reflects the area that we cover. Our name has changed but our mission and passion remains the same.
The mission of NAMI Greater OKC is to provide help and hope to individuals and families affected by mental illness throughout Oklahoma County. This is accomplished in several ways. We offer regularly scheduled family support group meetings. We provide much needed education by offering regularly scheduled NAMI signature family education programs developed by NAMI National. We also organize and encourage volunteers for the purpose of advocacy. Priorities include serving on community coalitions, participating in legislative advocacy, and Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) booster activities.
Membership and Support Groups: Membership in NAMI is open to all. By joining an affiliate, members also join that state NAMI organization and the national organization. It is not necessary to be a member to participate in any of the programs. However, membership is a requirement for volunteer and leadership positions.
Currently, we offer these NAMI signature programs:
Family Support Group lead by trained family members for family members.
Family-to-Family Education for loved ones of an adult affected by mental illness,
Connection support group for individuals living with a mental illness,
Homefront Education for military families, and
End the Silence
All of the programs and classes offered by our affiliate are provided free of charge.
We are governed by an executive board with 5 positions: president, first vice president, second vice president, treasurer, and secretary. We have various committee chairs. These include legislative advocacy, hospitality, Crisis Intervention Team trainer, and more.
We have no formal link with other agencies. We do regularly refer and communicate with other groups such as Heartline ( 2-1-1) and other mental health advocacy groups.
We are funded by individual donations, most of which are collected through our annual walk. We receive half of all donations designated to benefit our affiliate. This is our biggest source income. We are a 501(c)3. We do accept donations and will provide a tax receipt.
