NAMI Lorain County, Ohio Affiliate

Support, Education and Advocacy

Welcome to NAMI of Lorain County.

We are a group of volunteers united to provide support and education, as well as advocate for mental illness.

Here you will find information about our programs, how we can help you and how you may help us.


Our programs are supported by the Lorain County Board of Mental Health and by our members. 

Public Interest Series

Our next session of the Lorain County Public Interest Series is Tuesday, September 22 at 6:30 pm, held at Sandy Ridge MetroPark facility, Otten Rd, North Ridgeville. 

Featured Presenter:

  • Mrs. Janet L. Lowder, CELA of Cleveland's Hickman & Lowder Co. L.P.A.

She has aided consumers with issues such as qualifying for SSI and SSDI and obtaining legal support. She has aided caregivers with "guardianship" issues, assisted in creating Special Needs Trusts, and advocating on behalf of mentally ill persons with pending court cases.

Mrs. Lowder also made presentations at National NAMI Conferences.

To register, call the NAMI Lorain County office at 440-282-3204.