NAMI Delaware

NAMI Delaware is a non-profit organization in Wilmington, DE, dedicated to supporting, educating, and advocating for people with severe and persistent mental illness. Founded in 1983 by Simon and Jill Shute along with a group of families seeking support for their loved ones, the organization has grown to offer a wide range of services across the state. The organization provides peer support groups, both virtual and in-person, including specific sessions in Lewes, and operates a housing program unique among NAMI chapters to create opportunities for individuals living with serious mental illness. It also offers law enforcement training, legislative advocacy, and an annual educational conference. A toll-free helpline responds to requests for free referral, information, and support, serving as a direct resource for those in need. The organization works with media, educators, healthcare professionals, and officials to raise awareness and fight stigma.

Marie Wenzel, LMSW, serves as the CEO and Executive Director, bringing expertise in strategic planning, fundraising, and program implementation to the organization. She holds a Master of Social Work from Temple University and has contributed to research on early intervention in psychiatry. Gjaimeir Stanford serves as the Staff Accountant. The organization’s vision is a community that embraces total wellness, where everyone is free to live to their potential. NAMI Delaware holds a rating of 4.30 based on 6 reviews.

The office is located at 2400 W 4th St, about a tenth of a mile from Woodlawn Park and Charles B. Lore Elementary School. It sits near the Wawaset Heights and Flats neighborhoods, with Lancaster Avenue and North Union Street within a few hundred meters.

NAMI Delaware is known for its positive rating from the customers who have reviewed it, reflecting the experience of those who have engaged with its programs and support services in Wilmington.