2024-10-01T15:31:23-05:00 2024-04-30 581763570 JONES AND KOLB 3475 PIEDMONT ROAD NE SUITE 1500 ATLANTA GA 30305 990 2023-05-01 581466482 NAMI Georgia Inc NAMI 7702340855 4120 Presidential Parkway 200 Atlanta GA 30340 Kim H Jones Executive Director 7702340855 2024-09-23 1 0 ANN M THOMPSON P00719770 4042627920 2023 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z Kim H Jones 4120 Presidential Parkway 200 Atlanta GA 30340 1704548 0 X NAMIGA.ORG X 1982 GA NAMI Georgia empowers affiliates to provide advocacy, education, support, and public awareness so that all individuals and families affected by mental illness can build better lives. 14 14 26 554 0 0 1351505 1430533 0 0 3573 11555 3734 7614 1358812 1449702 0 0 0 0 974944 943082 0 0 187831 568033 767482 1542977 1710564 -184165 -260862 1241683 970149 204811 195433 1036872 774716 X NAMI Georgia empowers affiliates to provide advocacy, education, support, and public awareness so that all individuals and families affected by mental illness can build better lives. 0 0 1357115 7614 Education and Support:In the fiscal year from May 1, 2023, to April 30, 2024, NAMI Georgia served approximately 21,025 participants affected by mental illness, including their families, first responders, educators, and other stakeholders through various educational programs, resources, and events. This comprehensive outreach, conducted through 1,902 program deliveries across all regions of the state by NAMI Georgia's 23 affiliates, reflects the dedication to making mental health education accessible and impactful. See Schedule O for continuationsOur programs, always free of charge, include multi-day classes, presentations, and support groups, ensuring widespread community support. To expand our reach, NAMI Georgia certified 275 Program Leaders through our Train the Trainer events - a remarkable 75% increase from FY23. We also facilitated group sessions, office hours, and support calls to equip these leaders with the necessary skills for successful virtual and hybrid delivery. In this fiscal year, NAMI Georgia facilitated 1,355 NAMI Family and Peer support groups, offered in-person, virtually, and hybrid formats, serving 12,053 participants. Moreover, we conducted 58 Educational Programs, reaching 658 participants, and delivered 397 peer-led awareness presentations to 5,533 individuals. Our presence at 34 outreach and tabling events engaged an additional 1,090 people. Classes and presentations by NAMI Georgia enhance awareness and education on mental health issues, benefiting individuals of all ages, cultures, races, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and socio-economic statuses. Furthermore, we responded to 1,414 Resource/Helpline Calls and emails, providing essential support across Georgia. NAMI Georgia serves people with mental health conditions, regardless of their backgrounds. Demographic data from FY2024 shows that 62% of those we serve are female, 36% are male, and less than 2% are gender fluid. The racial composition includes 44% white, 39% Black, 2% Hispanic/Latino, 2% Asian/Pacific Islander, 5% Multi-Race, and less than 1% American Indian/Alaskan Native. In terms of age, 10% of individuals served were 18-24, 28% were 25-34, 25% were 35-44, 16% were 45-54, 8% were 55-64, and 11% were 65 or older. Additionally, 6% of respondents were veterans. Regarding household income, 35% of individuals served had an income of $50,001 or more, 10% had an income between $35,001 and $50,000, 9% had an income between$20,001 and $35,000, and 2% had an income between $0 and $20,000. NAMI Georgia partnered with VISTA, with five VISTAs support and building capacity for our affiliates. We continue to expand key initiatives, including NAMI Frontline Wellness, NAMI Sharing Hope, and NAMI Compartiendo Esperanza, now training new facilitators to further our reach. Public Awareness and Advocacy:To realize its vision of a Georgia where all affected by mental illnesses find Hope, Help and Acceptance, NAMI Georgia employs strategic annual plans to raise mental health awareness. By forging partnerships with key stakeholders in both public and private sectors, we advance policy reforms statewide and energized our grassroots advocates.In 2024, under the banner "Now is the Time," NAMI Georgia amplified voices in mental health advocacy, contributing to the passage of 19 out of 84 historic mental health-related bills. This landmark legislative and historic financial investment in Georgia's mental health infrastructure included measures for licensure, establishing the Georgia Commission for Maternal and Infant Mental Health, extending Medicaid, increasing forensic mental health services, requiring PTSD to be covered by workers comp for first responders, and advancing steps toward decriminalizing mental illness.Our advocacy efforts were robust: NAMI Georgia staff and affiliate leaders hosted eight NAMI Smarts classes, training 81 advocates. Over 1,000 advocated participated in Mental Health Day at the Capitol, where we distributed 500 Advocacy Guides and ensured all legislators received priority packets that included mental health statistics from schools in their districts. NAMI Georgia facilitated over 20 constituent meetings with legislators during this pivotal day. Additionally, our "Now is the Time" initiative led to 13,500 advocated signing up for updates through Quorum and 2,000 Advocacy Actions directly connecting people with their legislators.Affiliate Development and Member Resources:NAMI Georgia added two local NAMI affiliates, NAMI Lowndes and NAMI Douglas, building capacity to serve more Georgians. In addition, NAMI Georgia received interest from over five more counties across Georgia who are in the process of starting a NAMI in their neighborhood. NAMMI Georgia staff supports 170 volunteer affiliate leaders across 22 affiliates statewide, serving approximately 1,900 members. This year, we continued our Leadership NAMI Georgia curriculum, providing development training for affiliate leaders and emerging leaders. These leaders receive comprehensive training in leadership, finance, procedures, marketing, group dynamics, and resource research. They also stay informed with regular updates on advocacy initiatives, program opportunities, and best practices. In the fall of 2023, we hosted Georgia's NAMIWalks to raise public awareness about mental health. With 140 teams and 1,007 participants, we raised a combined $338,819.78, with 50% of the affiliate raised funds going back to their local communities. 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Part XII, Line 2d - Other Adjustments: Special events expenses 53,994. NAMI Walk 314170 282745 31425 5850 3452 469 21654 Other events 26495 3926 22569 6728 8598 4000 3243 3 340665 286671 53994 12578 12050 4469 24897 53994 0 Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 6 NAMI Georgia has members. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7a NAMI Georgia's members can elect members of the governing body. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7b NAMI Georgia decisions are subject to approval of members. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b Management reviews the Form 990 in detail and then it is sent to the Organization's Finance Committee to review. The forms are then submitted on-line to the Board members for their review and are voted on at the Board of Director's meeting. Following approval at the Board of Directors Meeting, the Form 990 is published on the NAMI Georgia website for the public. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c NAMI Georgia has a written conflict of interest policy for its members and employees. These forms are required to be completed annually. Vendors are also reviewed periodically throughout the year by the Board for any potential related party. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 When applicable, the Executive Director completes a 360 evaluation which is sent to 30 individuals who range from affiliate leaders, members of the Board of Directors, funder partners and key stakeholders who review and make comments. The 360 evaluation is reviewed with the President of the Organization's Board of Directors. The Finance Committee is charged by the Board to review and recommend to the Board for approval, the salary and benefits of the Executive Director. In 2022, the Finance Committee retained the benefits consultant to provide an updated analysis and report of salaries of Executive Directors for organizations deemed to be comparable to NAMI Georgia. The Finance Committee used this information in conjunction with information relevant to the Executive Director's performance to make a salary and benefit recommendation to the full Board. Annually the Board votes on Executive Director compensation. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 NAMI Georgia makes it governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available to the general public upon request and on its website.