What is NAMI?
NAMI is a national, non-profit grassroots organization comprised of consumers, family members, and friends of people affected by biological brain disorders such as schizophrenia, major depression, and bipolar disorder.
Founded in 1979, NAMI is hundreds of thousands of members strong and seeks to provide education, support, and advocacy for people affected by severe and persistent mental illness.
NAMI Wichita's Mission
The NAMI Wichita mission is to provide education and support for persons living with mental illness and
their families; to provide support for research on brain disorders; and to provide public education and
advocacy to promote mental health systems change with the hope that persons with mental illness may
achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Board of Directors
Other Volunteer Positions
President
Detective James Hook
Vice President
Brittany Brest
Secretary
Dan Smading
Treasurer
Teresa Carter
Board Members at Large
Barbara Andres,
Esther Granados,
David E Larson,
Laura Rosenbaum,
Rommy Vargas
Bernestine Williams
NAMI Connection Facilitators
Darla Denton,
David E Larson,
Nancy Ross,
Columbine Schwanke
Family Support Group Facilitators
Gerry Lichti
Valerie Morley
Vicki Shook
NAMI Wichita Phone
David Peterson
Librarian
Volunteer Needed
Community Projects Coordinator
Gerry Lichti
Program Committee
Gerry Lichti
Columbine Schwanke
Brittany Brest
Detetive James Hook
David E Larson
NAMI Kansas Peer Leadership Council
Darla Denton
Brittany Brest
NAMI Kansas Veterans' Council Representatives
Tony Nutz
Newsletter Editor
Lynn Kohr
Brainstorming Editor
Lynn Kohr
Website Manager
Justin Barrow
Nicole Cox
Darla Denton
David E Larson
NAMI Profile Center
Darla Denton
Lynn Kohr
KU Liaison
Wichita Police Department Liaison
Detective James Hook
Volunteer Opportunities
NAMI Wichita is a volunteer organization, and we need you! While we are in need of individuals with the following expertise, we always welcome anyone who would like to further our mission in any way possible. Please contact us at 316-686-1373 for further information.
- Transportation- Offering transportation to those needing help to or from events
- Grant Writing & Fundraising
- Photography or Videography Expertise
- Legal or Medical Expertise
