Our Mission
Providing support, education, and advocacy for people experiencing psychiatric disabilities, their families, friends, and interested community members.
Serving Fairbanks and the Interior for 40 Years!
Since 1983, NAMI Fairbanks has advocated for families and individuals living with mental illness. We spotlight the needs for mental health services and provide education and support for families, individuals, and professionals in the greater Fairbanks area.
At NAMI Fairbanks, we believe that there is always hope. Healing and recovery are possible and we never give up. We believe in working together to build a thriving, compassionate community that knows how to help when someone they care about is experiencing mental illness.
Our Vision
NAMI Fairbanks envisions a community that promotes mental health, recovery from mental illness, access to treatment with a caring attitude and cultural sensitivity for all those affected by mental illness, and elimination of the stigma associated with any mental health condition.
What We Do
Support
We promote mental health and recovery through support groups for individuals affected by mental illness and their family members
Educate
We inform and educate the community through NAMI classes and presentations
Advocate
We teach peers how to effectively tell their stories to policy makers, and we actively engage in legislative advocacy at the grassroots level
Meet the Team.
Meet the fabulous staff, board members and volunteers who lead the way for mental health support, education, and advocacy for Fairbanks and the Interior!
Nenette Rogers
Executive Director
Cheryl Randolph
Program Specialist
Jeanette Grasto
Lead NAMI Family Support Group Facilitator and Board President
Viola Taylor
Lead NAMI Connection Support Group Facilitator and Board Member
Richelle Talvi
Marketing Specialist and Board Vice President
Paige Talvi
NAMI Fairbanks CIT Coordinator and Board Secretary
Kareston Robinson
Young Adult & Campus Coordinator and Board Treasurer
Marie Martin
Bookkeeper and Board Member
Dr. Deben Das
UAF Scholarship Endowment Coordinator and Board Member
Justin Heminger
Board Member
Future Board Member
There are 2 open board seats
Future Board Member
There are 2 open board seats
Frequently Asked Questions
Have a look at our FAQ
If you don’t see the information you need, please contact us at 907-456-4704. The office is open Mon-Wed-Fri 11 am to 4 pm. You may also send an email to: office@namifairbanks.org.
What kind of resources does NAMI Fairbanks Provide?
NAMI Fairbanks provides information, referrals and peer-led support to people living with a mental health condition, family members and caregivers, mental health providers and the public. NAMI provides:
- Information about mental health conditions, treatment options and recovery strategies.
- Suggestions for coping with mental health symptoms or helping someone else.
- Information for participating in NAMI support groups and education programs.
- Referrals to treatment services, community support services and other useful organizations.
- NAMI Fairbanks can also send a limited number of NAMI brochures and fact sheets.
What kinds of resources is NAMI Fairbanks unable to provide?
- We offer empathy, understanding, and peer-led support, but do not provide counseling or therapy.
- We can help identify options, but we can’t provide specific recommendations for things like treatment.
- We offer referrals to organizations, but do not provide individual casework, legal representation or other types of individual advocacy.
- We will transfer callers in crisis or suicidal situations to a national crisis line to provide help, but we can’t engage in these situations.
How do I contact NAMI Fairbanks? When is help available?
NAMI Fairbanks can be reached by calling 907-456-4704, Mon-Wed-Fri 11 am– 4pm. You may also email office@namifairbanks.org. We will then respond to your email or voicemail when we return to the office. If you are in an emergency call 911 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255).
Who responds to NAMI Fairbanks phone calls and emails?
A well-trained and knowledgeable team of volunteers and staff responds to calls and email inquiries. Staff and volunteers have experience living with a mental health condition or providing care and support to a family member with a condition, and therefore, better able understand and empathize.
How can I volunteer?
The volunteer and internship opportunities at NAMI Fairbanks are posted on namifairbanks.org/volunteer. Once you’ve submitted the online application you will be contacted and an interview scheduled.