NAMI Mid-Hudson, Inc. is the local affiliate of NAMI. NAMI - The National Alliance on Mental Illness is the nation’s largest grass-roots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for millions of Americans affected by mental illnesses and their loved ones. NAMI Mid-Hudson MISSION - ADVOCATE for and support individuals with mental illnesses, family members and their loved ones - ERADICATE stigma - SUPPORT research, causes and treatment; and access to services regarding mental illness - EDUCATE the public about mental illnesses - WORK to improve public and private support systems for individuals with mental illnesses - Promote and Teach NAMI Free Educational Classes