Through support, education, and advocacy NAMI Maine is dedicated to building better lives for the 1 in 4 Mainers who are affected by mental illness. NAMI MAINE: -Offers compassion and provides social/emotional support for all persons affected by mental illness -Advocates for improved quality of services for all persons affected by mental illness -Educates, inform, and provide resources for and about mental illness -Raises public awareness and promote understanding of mental illness -Promotes the importance of peer support for all persons affected by mental illness -Trains volunteers and professionals -Fosters a statewide network of affiliates and support groups