About

NAMI North Coastal Carlsbad, California

NAMI North Coastal serves the cities and communities of the north coastal region of San Diego County from Del Mar to Oceanside and east to Vista and Rancho Santa Fe.  We are a grass roots organization and an affiliate of the NAMI national organization, headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.  Our affiliate was founded in 1983 by family members, consumers and professionals from the mental health community.  We incorporated as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization in 1990.  Currently, we have nearly 300 member families and individuals.  Our office is located in one of the buildings at the North Coastal Mental Health Clinic complex at 1701 Mission Avenue in Oceanside.

NAMI North Coastal founded the Tri City Mental Health Forum in 1998, now called the North County Mental Health Forum, which meets monthly.  Meeting attendees are mental health professionals, family members, consumers, county employees, public safety officers and mental health service providers.  The Forum meetings address current mental health issues and foster good communication among member groups.

NAMI North Coastal conducts a monthly business and education meeting from 7-8:30 PM on the 3rd Thursday of every month at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church in Carlsbad.  Our board of directors meets every 2nd Thursday from 6:30-8:30 PM also at St. Michael’s Church.  Both meetings are open to the public.  We publish a monthly newsletter and maintain an informational website.  We also facilitate mutual support groups for both family members and consumers.  Times and places are listed under the Support & Resources page of this website.

NAMI North Coastal’s income is from membership dues, donations, grants, speaking engagements and various fundraising activities.

NAMI North Coastal participates in the annual NAMI Walk in Balboa Park and hosts resource tables at various venues and mental health events.

NAMI members serve on numerous mental health commissions, boards and committees throughout San Diego County.  Our office volunteers help direct callers to available resources.

NAMI North Coastal offers free mental health educational classes for both family members and consumers.

~ Further information can be found on the Education page of this website.