NAMI-Kerrville Meeting on Oct. 17

Legislative Priorities for Mental Health is the topic of the monthly meeting for the Kerrville affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness on Thursday, October 17, at 6 p.m. at the Dietert Center, 451 Guadalupe Street in Kerrville.  Meetings are open to the public and there is no charge to attend.

Two staff members of NAMI, Lysette Galvan and Christine Busse, will present information on key issues and policy recommendations for the 89th Legislature beginning in January 2025.  Working to strengthen the mental health system in Texas is the goal of NAMI Texas, as members advocate for improving the quality of life for individuals living with mental illness.

NAMI-Kerrville is an affiliate of both NAMI Texas and NAMI US.  The local group meets monthly on the third Thursday of the month and hosts a program or a speaker.

National Alliance on Mental Illness was formed in 1979 and is a state and national organization with local affiliates.  NAMI focuses on providing information on Mental Illness, supporting families who are caregivers, advocating for public policy, and supporting research.  The Kerrville affiliate was organized in 1989, as a nonprofit with 501(c)3 status, to serve Kerr County and the surrounding counties.  Anyone interested in obtaining additional information can contact the organization at nami_kerrville@yahoo.com.