Our Mission

NAMI San Mateo County was founded in 1974 and continues to be dedicated to improving the quality of life for people with mental illness and their families through support, education, and advocacy.
Our goals

Our goals are to:

• Advocate at the county, state and national levels for non-discriminatory access to quality healthcare, housing , education and employment for people with mental illlness.
• Educate the public about mental illness.
• Work to eliminate the stigma of mental illness.
• Advocate for increased funding for research into the causes and treatment of mental illness.

Our Vision

In our envisioned future mental illness will no longer thwart a person's fulfillment of his or her potential. With early pinpoint diagnoses, interventions and targeted medications and services there is no pervasive disability. Ultimately, we envision a day when prevention or a cure is found.