AACT-NOW!(African American Community Takes New Outreach Worldwide) is an exciting initiative of NAMI NEW JERSEY to connect with NJ's African-American families affected by mental illness, mental health consumers, the faith community and mental health professionals to provide culturally competent support, education and advocacy. AACT-NOW! goals are to dispel the misconceptions surrounding mental illness and to create an anti-stigma environment for those seeking treatment.

Program Activities

 Formation of an African American Outreach Advisory Group composed of individuals from the African American Community including consumers, family members, clergy, mental health and other professionals.
 Development of AACT-NOW! - an initiative established to help African American families and those suffering from mental illness to promote awareness, provide resources and act as a support system.
 Community Outreach and Networking (fairs, conferences, festivals, etc.)
 Development of partnerships and jointly sponsored events.

Support Groups

 Central Jersey group - the fourth Thursday evening of each month at the First Baptist Church of Lincoln Gardens in Somerset. For more information call Cynthia at 732-940-0991.
 NAMI FACE /Burlington County group - the third Wednesday evening of each month at the Parkway Baptist Church in Willingboro. For more information contact Winifred at 609-265-0746.