Meet Up: Supporting Neurodivergent Youth

Supporting Neurodivergent Youth with John Hanigosky of NAMI. John is a group facilitator and identified a gap in support groups for neurodivergent folks. He created the Neurodivergent Support Group and has volunteered in multiple capacities at nonprofits in Charlotte and other cities. He will share his background, experience, details about this line of work, and more. His pathway is nontraditional and unique.

There will be time for questions!

NAMI was founded in Madison, Wisconsin by Harriet Shetler and Beverly Young. The two women both had sons diagnosed with schizophrenia, and "were tired of being blamed for their sons' mental illness". Unhappy with the lack of services available and the treatment of those living with mental illness, the women sought out others with similar concerns. The first meeting held to address these issues in mental health led to the formation of the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill in 1979. In 1997, the legal name was changed to the acronym, NAMI.

The families and members of NAMI Charlotte are here to help! They offer understanding to anyone concerned about mental illnesses and the treatment of mental illness.