NAMI Multnomah

What NAMI Multnomah does

NAMI Multnomah is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered at 464 SE 185th Ave., Suite 315, Portland, Oregon, operating as the designated Multnomah County affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). Its mission is to improve the quality of life for people with mental health conditions and their families through three pillars: Support, Education, and Advocacy. The organization serves adults living with mental health conditions, family members and caregivers, veterans and active military service members, youth and young adults, BIPOC community members, LGBTQ+ adults, and parents of children with behavioral health challenges.

The organization's service portfolio is delivered free of charge and centers on peer-led support groups (Connection, Family, BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and Veteran-specific groups), mental health education classes (Peer-to-Peer, Family-to-Family, and Ending the Silence youth presentations), and specialized Veteran Programs including MST and LGBTQ Veteran support. Additional offerings include Peer Support Specialist and Traditional Health Worker certification training, Child & Family Wraparound services, community presentations, crisis resource referrals, and the annual NAMIWalks Northwest fundraising walk. Programs are delivered through in-person community venues, 1-on-1 peer support in hospital emergency rooms, and virtual delivery via Zoom, facilitated by trained volunteers with lived experience and coordinated by a 17-person staff under Executive Director Kerri Melda.

NAMI Multnomah operates a donation- and sponsorship-funded revenue model with no fees charged to program participants. Revenue streams include tax-deductible individual donations (with tiered examples from $25 to $1,000), corporate and government sponsorships anchored by Trillium Community Health Plan, Cascadia Behavioral Healthcare, and Multnomah County Behavioral Health Division, and a $5 membership program providing access to the national, state, and local NAMI network. The organization has no proprietary technology, no AI/ML capabilities, and operates with a community-led, volunteer-driven go-to-market motion relying on social media, email newsletters, community presentations, and word of mouth.

Name

NAMI Multnomah

Legal name

NAMI Multnomah

Website

https://namimultnomah.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

NAMI Multnomah is a Portland-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit and the Multnomah County affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness. It delivers free, volunteer-led peer support groups, mental health education, veteran programs, and advocacy services to adults, families, veterans, youth, BIPOC, and LGBTQ+ community members.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mental Health Support Services

NAICS

Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420), Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (62142), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

Mental Health & Crisis Support Services (BPAGACAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Mental Health & Crisis Support Services (BPAGAEAH), Youth Mental Health, Counseling & Wellbeing (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAK), Outpatient Mental Health & Counseling Clinics (HLAFABAC), Community Paramedicine & Mobile Integrated Healthcare (MIH/CP) Programs (HLAFANAI)

Keywords

• Mental health support
• Peer support groups
• Mental health education
• Veteran peer support
• Community mental health

Headquarters

HQ city

Portland

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, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Tax-deductible donations from individuals supporting mental health programs. Donation examples: $25 sends one person to a free NAMI class, $30 supports peer presentations to hospitalized individuals, $60 pays for an In Our Own Voice presentation, $1,000 trains someone to become a Peer Support Specialist.
2. Sponsorships: Corporate and organizational sponsors for NAMIWalks Northwest and other programs. Sponsors include Trillium Community Health Plan, Cascadia Behavioral Healthcare, and Multnomah County Behavioral Health Division.
3. Membership Fees: $5 Membership option with or without donation, all tax-deductible. Membership provides access to national, state, and local NAMI levels.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

NAMI Multnomah provides free, peer-led mental health support groups, education classes, veteran-specific programs, advocacy, and crisis resources for individuals and families affected by mental illness in Multnomah County. Programs include Connection Peer Support Groups, Family Support Groups, Peer-to-Peer and Family-to-Family education, Ending the Silence youth presentations, Peer Support Specialist Training, and 1-on-1 peer delivered services in hospital settings. All offerings are delivered free of charge to participants and supported through donations, sponsorships, and membership.

Product overview

NAMI Multnomah is a nonprofit mental health organization offering a comprehensive suite of free community mental health programs under its three-pillar mission of Support, Education, and Advocacy. The organization's service portfolio centers on peer-led support groups (including Connection Peer Support, Family Support, BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and Veteran-specific groups), mental health education programs (Peer-to-Peer and Family-to-Family classes), and specialized Veteran Programs. Additional offerings include Youth Mental Health programming (Ending the Silence presentations), Peer Support Specialist Training, Community Presentations, Crisis Resources, Child & Family Wraparound services, an annual NAMIWalks Northwest fundraising event, and a Membership program. All programs are provided free of charge to participants.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Support Groups Peer-led support groups for adults living with mental health conditions, including Connection Peer Support Groups (virtual and in-person), Family Support Groups, BIPOC Peer Support Groups, LGBTQ+ Peer Support Groups, and specialized groups for partners, spouses, parents, and young adults.
• Mental Health Education Programs Educational classes including Peer-to-Peer Education (for individuals with mental health conditions) and Family-to-Family Education (for family members and caregivers), covering mental health awareness, recovery, and wellness.
• Veteran Programs Specialized mental health support for veterans including Veteran Peer Support Services, Military Support Groups, MST Peer Support Groups (for Military Sexual Trauma survivors), and LGBTQ Veteran Support Groups.
• Ending the Silence
• Peer Support Specialist Training Training program to become certified as a Peer Support Specialist (PSS) or Traditional Health Worker, providing skills and credentials for peer support roles.
• Community Presentations Educational presentations for schools, organizations, and community groups to raise awareness about mental health, reduce stigma, and share resources.
• NAMIWalks Northwest Annual fundraising walk event that brings together thousands of community members to raise awareness and funds for mental health education, support, and advocacy programs.
• Crisis Resources Immediate mental health crisis support resources and referrals for individuals experiencing mental health emergencies.
• Child & Family Programs Wraparound services and family partner support for parents and caregivers of youth with behavioral health challenges, including Wraparound and Agile Family Partner services.
• 1-on-1 Peer Delivered Services One-on-one peer support delivered in hospital emergency rooms and community settings for individuals experiencing mental health crises, drawing on lived experience of certified Peer Support Specialists.
• Membership Program Annual membership option starting at $5, providing advocacy opportunities and connection to the nationwide NAMI network for individuals affected by mental illness.

Named customers3 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and moderate.

• Trillium Community Health PlancoreGTM or Marketing PartnerNAMIWalks Northwest sponsor. Trillium Community Health Plan supports the annual fundraising walk that raises awareness and funds for mental health programs in the community.
• Cascadia Behavioral HealthcarecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerNAMIWalks Northwest sponsor. Cascadia Behavioral Healthcare is a major mental health provider in the region and supports NAMI's annual walk event.
• Multnomah County Behavioral Health DivisioncoreGTM or Marketing PartnerNAMIWalks Northwest sponsor. As the county behavioral health authority, Multnomah County supports NAMI's community mental health programming.
• PrintPlaceminorOthersPrintPlace has been a partner in creating stickers and magnets for community distribution. They help with promotional items that support fundraising and volunteer recognition.
• Laurelwood TheaterminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHosted movie night events to build mental health awareness and received a portion of ticket sales. Community partnership for awareness building.
• NAMI Clackamas CountymoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on LGBTQ+ peer support group programming. Both NAMI affiliates work together to provide support groups accessible to LGBTQ+ peers across county lines.
• NAMI Central OregonmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on Military Support Group that welcomes all Veterans and Service Members from both regions. Joint programming expands reach of veteran mental health services.
• Rose City Community CollectiveminorOthersCommunity venue used for in-person Family Support Groups, LGBTQ+ Peer Support Groups, and other programming. Provides accessible meeting space for NAMI programs.
• Portland VA Medical CentermoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerAshley Taylor, NAMI Multnomah board member, works with Portland VA's Suicide Prevention Team implementing community-based interventions for suicide prevention in rural, tribal, and metropolitan areas.
• Volunteers of America Oregon Inc.moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerNAMI Multnomah board member Felesia Otis works at Volunteers of America providing services to young men transitioning from prison and supporting those impacted by gang violence.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA): National peer-led nonprofit running support groups and education programs for people living with mood disorders; directly comparable in peer-support service model, volunteer facilitator approach, and free-to-participant delivery.
• Mental Health & Addiction Association of Oregon (MHAAO): Oregon statewide peer-run organization offering peer-delivered services, advocacy, and education for people with mental health and addiction conditions; directly comparable in peer-led model and advocacy focus.
• NAMI Oregon: The Oregon state-level NAMI affiliate that supports and coordinates local affiliates including NAMI Multnomah; directly comparable as a peer-led mental health advocacy and education nonprofit operating in the same geography and mission space.
• NAMI Clackamas County: Sibling NAMI affiliate in the Portland metro region that jointly collaborates with NAMI Multnomah on LGBTQ+ peer support; directly comparable in service model, volunteer base, and program mix.

Regional players

• Lines for Life: Oregon-based nonprofit providing crisis lines, suicide prevention, and substance use support; regionally comparable as a free, donor-supported mental health and crisis services provider serving overlapping populations.
• Volunteers of America Oregon: Regional nonprofit providing behavioral health, housing, and reentry services across Oregon; comparable in nonprofit social-services model serving similar vulnerable populations and overlapping with NAMI Multnomah board/staff relationships.

Broad incumbents

• Cascadia Behavioral Healthcare: A larger regional behavioral health provider in the Portland area offering clinical mental health and substance use services; comparable as a core regional partner/sponsor and overlapping provider of mental health services to similar populations.
• Portland VA Medical Center: Federal VA facility delivering mental health and suicide prevention services to veterans in the Portland region; comparable as a large institutional provider for the same veteran population NAMI Multnomah serves via its veteran peer support programs.
• Mental Health America: National community-based nonprofit focused on mental health education, advocacy, and support; comparable in mission (support, education, advocacy), peer-led model, and affiliate/network structure.

Others

• Trillium Community Health Plan: Medicaid coordinated care organization serving Oregon Health Plan members, including behavioral health benefits; comparable as a regional payer/partner interfacing with the same mental health population and a current NAMI Multnomah sponsor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/NAMIMultnomahHikes
• Instagraminstagram.com/namimultnomah
• Xx.com/namimultnomah
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nami-multnomah

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

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