Indiana Nami Inc

What Indiana Nami Inc does

NAMI Indiana, Inc. (legal name) is the Indiana state affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, a 501(c)(3) public charity founded in 1985 and headquartered at 921 E. 86th St, Suite 130 in Indianapolis. The organization delivers free education, peer support, advocacy, and professional training for people affected by serious mental illness across Indiana. Its core product portfolio consists of the NAMI signature programs — including NAMI Basics (6-session program for caregivers of youth), NAMI Family-to-Family (an 8-session evidence-based program for families), NAMI Peer-to-Peer, NAMI Family & Friends, NAMI Homefront (military families), NAMI Ending the Silence (school-based), NAMI In Our Own Voice, and NAMI Sharing Hope (BIPOC communities) — alongside QPR suicide prevention training, Youth Mental Health First Aid, crisis planning resources, the NAMI Indiana HelpLine (1-800-677-6442), and a network of peer-led NAMI Connections Recovery Support Groups. Programs are delivered through 15 local affiliates statewide and trained volunteer facilitators with lived experience, supplemented by online/on-demand formats such as NAMI Basics OnDemand.

Underlying technology is intentionally minimal: NAMI Indiana does not appear to operate proprietary technology systems, relying instead on standard web platforms for program delivery, online training, virtual support groups, and digital crisis planning tools. The organization is not a technology company but a human services delivery platform built on volunteer labor and standardized program curricula licensed from NAMI national. Its go-to-market is community-led and event-driven, relying on grassroots affiliate networks, word-of-mouth, social media presence (Twitter/X, Facebook, Instagram), email newsletters via Constant Contact, and annual events including NAMIWalks Indiana (the largest fundraiser), the Mental Health & Criminal Justice Summit, the State Conference, the Affiliate Retreat, and a Legislative Meet & Greet at the Indiana Statehouse.

The business model is donation- and membership-driven rather than commercial. Revenue streams include individual donations (one-time and recurring), membership fees split three ways across national, state, and local NAMI offices, workplace giving with corporate matching, event fundraising (NAMIWalks plus DIY fundraisers), and planned giving via bequests. State agency grants from the Indiana Division of Mental Health and Addiction (DMHA) and the Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs (IDVA) supplement program funding, particularly for the Criminal Justice Summit and veteran programs. All programs are provided free of charge to participants, making the organization structurally dependent on donor and grant support rather than transactional revenue.

Name

Indiana Nami Inc

Legal name

NAMI Indiana, Inc

Website

https://namiindiana.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

NAMI Indiana is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit state affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness that delivers free mental health education, peer-led support groups, crisis resources, and advocacy across Indiana through 15 local affiliates, trained volunteers, and statewide events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mental Health Advocacy and Support Services

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGADAK

Youth Mental Health, Counseling & Wellbeing (Education-Linked) Nonprofits

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Education & Youth Development Nonprofits

Keywords

• Mental health education
• Peer support groups
• Mental health advocacy
• Suicide prevention training
• Community mental health

Headquarters

HQ city

Indianapolis

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: NAMI Indiana accepts one-time and monthly donations from individuals. Donations are tax-deductible as the organization is a 501(c)(3) public charity.
2. Membership Fees: NAMI membership is available at three levels (national, state, and local) with one payment that is split between the three offices.
3. Workplace Giving: Corporate workplace giving programs with matching gift capabilities.
4. Event Fundraising: DIY Fundraisers allow supporters to host independent events benefiting NAMI Indiana. NAMIWalks Indiana is their largest annual fundraiser.
5. Planned Giving: Bequests through wills or living trusts, providing long-term fundraising support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

NAMI Indiana is the Indiana state affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, providing free evidence-based peer-led mental health education programs, recovery support groups, crisis planning resources, advocacy, and professional training. Programs include NAMI Basics, NAMI Family-to-Family, NAMI Peer-to-Peer, NAMI Homefront, NAMI Ending the Silence, and NAMI In Our Own Voice, delivered through 15 local affiliates statewide and online channels.

Product overview

NAMI Indiana is a nonprofit mental health organization offering a comprehensive portfolio of free educational programs and support services. The core offerings include NAMI Basics (6-session program for parents of youth with mental health symptoms), NAMI Family-to-Family (8-session evidenced-based program for family members), NAMI Peer-to-Peer (8-session recovery education for adults with mental illness), NAMI Family & Friends (90-minute seminar for caregivers), and NAMI Homefront (6-session program for military families). Additional programs include NAMI Ending The Silence, NAMI In Our Own Voice (lived experience presentations), Youth Mental Health First Aid, QPR suicide prevention training, and crisis planning resources. The organization also operates a HelpLine (1-800-677-6442), facilitates support groups throughout Indiana, and provides advocacy and training services. This is a nonprofit service organization, not a technology product company.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• NAMI Basics: A 6-session education program for parents, caregivers and other family who provide care for youth (ages 22 and younger) experiencing mental health symptoms.
• NAMI Family-to-Family
• NAMI Peer-to-Peer
• NAMI Family & Friends
• NAMI Sharing Hope
• NAMI Homefront
• NAMI In Our Own Voice
• NAMI Ending the Silence
• NAMI Connections
• NAMIWalks Indiana

Products and services

• NAMI Basics
• NAMI Family-to-Family
• NAMI Peer-to-Peer
• NAMI Family & Friends
• NAMI Sharing Hope
• NAMI Homefront
• NAMI Ending The Silence
• NAMI In Our Own Voice
• Youth Mental Health First Aid
• QPR (Question. Persuade. Refer.)
• Mental Illness 101
• NAMI in the Lobby
• NAMI Indiana HelpLine
• NAMI Connections Recovery Support Group
• Crisis Planning Resources
• NAMI Sharing Your Story with Law Enforcement

Quantifiable outcome

• 99% of NAMI Basics participants would recommend the program to others
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

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

• Indiana Division of Mental Health and Addiction (DMHA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDMHA provides funding support for NAMI Indiana programs including scholarships for the Mental Health & Criminal Justice Summit, enabling individuals impacted by mental illness or their family members to attend the annual event.
• Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs (IDVA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNAMI Indiana partners with IDVA to provide mental health resources and programs specifically for veterans, including the Indiana Veteran Mental Health & Benefits Resource Guide created in partnership.
• Indiana Department of CorrectionmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerNAMI Indiana works with the Indiana Department of Correction to improve quality of care for offenders with mental health needs, including training programs for prison staff.
• Department of Mental Health and AddictioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency partnership for systems change at the state level and advocacy initiatives at the Indiana State House.
• Indiana Minority Health CoalitionmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to address health disparities and provide culturally appropriate mental health resources for minority populations.
• Minority Recovery Collective Inc. (MRCI)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides mental health education and recovery support resources for youth and young adults who identify as BIPOC overcoming addiction, mental health challenges and chronic stress/trauma.
• Indiana Association of Area Agencies on AgingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration to provide mental health resources and support services for older adults and people with disabilities.
• National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNAMI Indiana is the state organization of NAMI, receiving program frameworks, training materials, and national brand support. Operates within NAMI's national structure with membership split across national, state, and local levels.
• Embassy Suites by Hilton Plainfield Indianapolis AirportminorOthersHotel venue partner providing group rate accommodations for Mental Health & Criminal Justice Summit attendees.
• Indianapolis Marriott NorthminorOthersHotel venue partner for NAMI Indiana State Conference with group rate room block available.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• NAMI National: The national parent organization providing NAMI Indiana its program frameworks, brand, and advocacy platform. Operates broadly across all 50 state affiliates and is the umbrella organization governing the subject company's programs.
• Mental Health America: National community-based nonprofit focused on mental health education, advocacy, and early intervention. Operates a network of state and local affiliates with a similar peer-led support and education model, directly comparable to NAMI's mission.

Emerging players

• Bring Change to Mind: National mental health nonprofit focused on ending stigma through youth-led programming and storytelling. Shares NAMI Indiana's 'In Our Own Voice' / lived-experience presentation model and youth audience.
• The Trevor Project: National nonprofit providing crisis intervention and mental health support to LGBTQ+ youth. Overlaps with NAMI Indiana's youth-facing programs (Ending the Silence, NAMI Basics) in the youth mental health segment.
• The Jed Foundation: National nonprofit protecting youth mental health and preventing suicide, with strong K-12 and college programming. Comparable to NAMI Indiana in youth mental health education and prevention mission.
• Active Minds: Youth-focused mental health nonprofit that builds student-led chapters on college and high school campuses. Directly comparable to NAMI Indiana's Ending the Silence and Youth Mental Health First Aid in the school-based mental health segment.

Direct peers

• Mental Health America of Indiana: Indiana's state affiliate of Mental Health America, the other major national grassroots mental health advocacy organization. Operates an overlapping mission of education, advocacy, and support across Indiana, competing for the same donors, volunteers, and policy influence.
• Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA): National nonprofit providing peer-led support groups, education, and advocacy for people living with mood disorders. Operates a similar volunteer-driven support group model and competes for the same donor and policy-advocacy mindshare as NAMI Indiana.
• American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) - Indiana Chapter: National suicide prevention organization with Indiana chapters, delivering community education, advocacy, and survivor support. Overlaps with NAMI Indiana's QPR training, crisis planning, and youth mental health programs.

Regional players

• Indiana Recovery Network / Minority Recovery Collective Inc. Indiana-based minority recovery and mental health support organization explicitly partnered with NAMI Indiana. Operates in the same Indiana geography and BIPOC mental health segment with overlapping peer-support services.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/namiindiana
• Facebookfacebook.com/namiindiana
• Instagraminstagram.com/namiindiana
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/namiin

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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