Mission, vision, values & equity commitment
We believe in the power of humanity
Our mission
NAMI Colorado Springs creates and cultivates a welcoming community of peers who educate, support and advocate for people and families living with mental health conditions.
Our vision
Anyone who struggles with a mental health condition can find support, treatment, healing and greater well-being in a community that’s free from stigma.
7 odes to connection, community and compassion
If NAMI Colorado Springs had an instruction manual, it might look something like this.
Volunteers are vital
We value and celebrate volunteers, who are at the heart of what we do.
Accountability matters
We believe that accountability to our mission, clients and community is fundamental.
Compassion in action
We nurture compassion for our clients, their families, one another, and our community.
Live your best life
We embrace hope and believe in recovery.
Never stop learning
We approach our work with passion, humility and a commitment to constant learning.
Peers are powerful
We are guided by the belief that individuals living with mental health conditions are the best champions for their own recovery and are well positioned to support and guide others.
We connect through experiences
We value the personal mental health experiences of staff and volunteers, and honor the vulnerability of each individual.
Because mental health is all of us
NAMI Colorado Springs is actively building a community in which every employee, volunteer, member and person served — regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, education, disability, veteran status or other dimension of diversity — feels valued and respected. We are committed to expanding and deepening our reach by dismantling barriers to mental health support related to cost, cultural awareness, geographic location and stigma.
Our programmatic focus areas
People living with mental health conditions
Often referred to as our “peer programs,” these are groups and classes that aim to help people move toward recovery.
Family members and other loved ones
It’s a fact: Consistent support can profoundly improve outcomes for those who are experiencing mental health challenges.
Community members and groups
Since mental illness cuts across all areas of society, so should NAMI’s education programs and outreach efforts.