Nami Santa Clara County

What Nami Santa Clara County does

NAMI Santa Clara County is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit mental health support organization founded in 1975 and headquartered at 1150 S. Bascom Ave., Suite 24, in San Jose, California. It operates as the local affiliate of NAMI California and NAMI National, delivering a comprehensive suite of free programs across Santa Clara County including a HelpLine staffed by lived-experience specialists, Connection and Family Support Groups, structured nine-session education classes (NAMI Family-to-Family, Peer-to-Peer, Provider Education, Basics, Homefront), a Community Peer mentorship Program with up to four months of paired support, community presentations (Ending the Silence, In Our Own Voice, Mental Health @ Work), and dedicated Spanish-language programming under NAMI en Español. The organization celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2025 and serves individuals living with mental illness, families and caregivers, youth, mental health professionals, employers, and Spanish-speaking/multicultural communities. Service delivery is human-mediated and community-based, relying on NAMI-trained volunteer facilitators with lived experience rather than technology platforms, and reaches thousands of constituents annually.

Name

Nami Santa Clara County

Legal name

National Alliance on Mental Illness of Santa Clara County

Website

https://namisantaclara.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

NAMI Santa Clara County is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, founded 1975, that delivers free mental health support groups, peer-led education classes, a HelpLine, and community presentations to individuals, families, youth, and multicultural communities across Santa Clara County.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mental Health Support Services

NAICS

Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420), Offices of Mental Health Practitioners (except Physicians) (621330)

SIC

Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

Outpatient Mental Health Clinics & Counseling Centers (HLAFACAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Outpatient Mental Health & Counseling Clinics (HLAFABAC)

Keywords

• Mental health support
• Peer education programs
• Mental health advocacy
• Crisis helpline services
• Community mental health

Headquarters

HQ city

San Jose

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Direct donations from individuals supporting mental health causes. Vehicle donations also accepted through CARS partnership.
2. Grants and Foundation Funding: Grants from foundations including KLA Foundation, Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Silicon Valley Community Foundation, Farrington Historical Foundation, St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, Saratoga Rotary Charitable Foundation, and NAMI National grants.
3. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees supporting national, state, and local NAMI organizations with one payment covering all three levels.
4. Planned Giving: Planned giving vehicles including bequests, charitable trusts, charitable gift annuities, and qualified charitable distributions from retirement accounts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

NAMI Santa Clara County is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides free mental health support, education, and advocacy services across Santa Clara County. Its core offerings include a lived-experience HelpLine, Connection and Family Support Groups, structured education classes (NAMI Family-to-Family, Peer-to-Peer, Provider Education, Basics, Homefront), a Community Peer mentorship program, free community presentations (Ending the Silence, In Our Own Voice, Mental Health @ Work), Spanish-language NAMI en Español programming, and a community resource directory. All programs are offered at no cost and are led by NAMI-trained facilitators with personal experience of mental illness.

Product overview

NAMI Santa Clara County is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides free mental health support, education, and advocacy services to Santa Clara County. The organization operates through multiple interconnected programs: a HelpLine crisis support service, free support groups (Connection and Family Groups), structured education classes (Peer-to-Peer, Family-to-Family, Provider Education, Basics, Homefront), a Community Peer Program for peer mentorship, free community presentations (Ending the Silence, In Our Own Voice, Walk In My Shoes, Mental Health @ Work), Spanish-language programming (NAMI en Español), a comprehensive resources directory, NAMIWalks fundraising events, and a DIY fundraising program. All programs are offered at no cost to consumers and families, funded through donations, grants, and membership fees.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• HelpLine A crisis support hotline staffed by specialists with lived experience, providing compassionate listening, mental health resources, and guidance for individuals and families navigating mental health challenges. Available M-F 10am-6pm at 408-453-0400 x1 with walk-in hours and after-hours voicemail support.
• Free Support Groups Mutual support groups offering peer support, information, and shared wisdom for individuals or families living with mental health diagnoses. Includes Connection Support Groups for individuals with mental illness and Family Support Groups for family members and caregivers.
• Free Education Classes Structured educational programs equipping individuals and families with information, skills training, and support. Includes NAMI Family-to-Family (9-session course for families), NAMI Peer-to-Peer (9-session recovery course for adults), NAMI Provider Education, NAMI Basics, and NAMI Homefront programs.
• Community Peer Program Peer mentorship program in which trained peer connectors with lived experience guide participants toward wellness and recovery, helping them become independent and self-directed through weekly phone calls and in-person check-ins for up to four months.
• Free Community Presentations Mental health awareness presentations for schools, workplaces, and community organizations. Includes NAMI Ending the Silence (for high school students), NAMI In Our Own Voice (consumer speakers sharing recovery stories), Walk In My Shoes, and Mental Health @ Work presentations.
• NAMI en Español Spanish-language mental health programs and resources including introductions to NAMI, informational sheets, NAMI De Familia-A-Familia, and Persona-a-Persona courses conducted in Spanish.
• Resources and Information Directory Comprehensive mental health resource guide covering mental illness information, crisis support, legal resources, treatment finding, housing, financial aid, SSI/SSDI applications, youth resources, and community connections.
• NAMIWalks Silicon Valley Annual fundraising walk event celebrating mental health awareness and advocacy. One of the nation's Top 11 NAMIWalks, raising funds to support NAMI-SCC's free programs and services for the Santa Clara County community.
• NAMI Do It Your Way Customizable fundraising program that empowers supporters to raise funds by turning personal passions and hobbies into campaigns, with 100% of funds raised staying local to support community programs.
• Research Studies Listings Information about mental health research studies available for community participation, including studies from Stanford, Palo Alto University, San Jose State University, and other research institutions on topics such as schizophrenia, depression, social anxiety, and sensory processing.

Quantifiable outcome

• HelpLine assists thousands of callers annually
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Bay Area Ridge TrailsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2026Partnership for Twilight Trails with NAMI-SCC event on August 22, 2026. A community wellness event featuring a 4-mile hike and wellness fair to raise awareness and fund mental health programs.
• Proxy Parent FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2026Nonprofit founded by NAMI California and Los Angeles Mental Health Association to provide special needs trust management and personal support services for individuals with mental illness. Presented at NAMI-SCC General Meeting June 2026.
• Palo Alto UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2025President Maureen O'Conner gave keynote at NAMI-SCC Community Advisory Council luncheon. Palo Alto University trains mental health professionals and conducts research studies promoted through NAMI-SCC.
• Momentum for HealthminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2025CEO David Mineta spoke at NAMI-SCC Community Advisory Council luncheon on mental health in local community and nationally.
• Santa Clara County Behavioral Health Services DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2025Collaborates with NAMI-SCC on Community Conversations focus groups and joint events like Behavioral Health Community Heroes Awards.
• The Harker SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Students donated over 140 gift cards and volunteered time during Thanksgiving break to assemble gift bags for NAMI-SCC Holiday Drive serving 800+ individuals.
• Lynbrook High SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Students volunteered their time during Thanksgiving break to support NAMI-SCC Holiday Drive gift bag assembly.
• NAMI NationalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2024Parent organization providing national program standards, training, and grants including Long-Acting Injectables ($5,000) and Tardive Dyskinesia ($5,000) grants.
• NAMI CaliforniacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2024State affiliate providing program standards, training, and annual conference for local affiliates.
• CARS (Car Online Donation Service)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2021Partnership to process vehicle donations. CARS handles pickup arrangements and turns vehicles into cash to support NAMI-SCC programs.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• NAMI National: The national parent organization of NAMI Santa Clara County; operates the same mental health support, education, and advocacy model at the federal level. Directly comparable as the umbrella brand with shared programs (Family-to-Family, Peer-to-Peer).
• NAMI California: State-level NAMI affiliate providing program standards, training, and an annual conference to NAMI-SCC. Directly comparable as a federated state affiliate with overlapping programs and constituency.
• Mental Health America: National community-based mental health advocacy and support nonprofit with local affiliates offering peer support, education, and screening. Comparable as a similarly structured nonprofit delivering free mental health education and support services across a U.S. footprint.
• Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA): National peer-led support organization for individuals with depression and bipolar disorder, operating local support chapters. Highly comparable to NAMI-SCC's Connection Support Groups and lived-experience facilitation model.
• NAMI San Francisco: Bay Area NAMI affiliate offering the same suite of Family-to-Family, Peer-to-Peer, and HelpLine services. Directly comparable as a neighboring California NAMI affiliate with overlapping urban Bay Area program structure.
• Momentum for Health: Santa Clara County-based nonprofit mental health services provider delivering case management, residential, and outpatient services. Comparable as a local peer in the same county that collaborates with NAMI-SCC through Community Advisory Council events.

Emerging players

• Active Minds: National nonprofit focused on youth and young adult mental health awareness and education on college campuses. Comparable in mission overlap (Ending the Silence-style youth programming) but specialized in student/youth segment rather than community-wide services.
• Bring Change to Mind: Mental health awareness nonprofit focused on ending stigma through storytelling and school programs. Comparable to NAMI-SCC's In Our Own Voice and Ending the Silence presentations but with narrower programmatic scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/NAMISantaClara
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCWCFznWlzy_x3CCChL_2Qhw
• Facebookfacebook.com/namisantaclaracounty
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nami-santa-clara-county
• Instagraminstagram.com/namisantaclara

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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