Our strategic plan
Strengthening support, expanding belonging
NAMI Colorado Springs sits at the center of a community striving to be safe, connected and vibrant. Nearly one in three Colorado Springs residents experiences a mental health condition, and when timely, affordable support is unavailable, the consequences extend far beyond the individual. Untreated mental health challenges affect families, schools, workplaces and the overall wellbeing of our community.
Our strategic plan charts a bold and compassionate path forward. It reflects our commitment to expanding belonging, deepening trust, and ensuring that every person — regardless of diagnosis, background or ability to pay — can access meaningful mental health support.
Mission, vision, values & equity statement
The urgency of now
The big-picture approach to 2026-2028
Mental health needs in Colorado Springs are growing rapidly. Many residents cannot access or afford care, and loneliness and isolation continue to rise nationwide. NAMI Colorado Springs is a critical part of the solution. Our programs are offered at no cost, and our first question is always, “How can we help?” Early connection matters, and this plan emphasizes reaching people before they reach a breaking point.
Strategic goals
Pledges to which we’ve held ourselves accountable
Bring people in
We will expand awareness, outreach, and access to our proven programs, with a particular emphasis on early connection and prevention. This includes strengthening partnerships, increasing visibility across the community, and building lasting trust within underserved populations.
Show up like no one else
We will continue to lead as the peer sup- port expert in Colorado Springs — offering human-centered, compassionate support that reflects the real experiences of those we serve. We will expand support for families and care partners, who are increasingly carrying the burden of a strained mental health system.
Cultivate donor connection
Our donors are partners in changing lives. Many have personal experience with our programs, and we are committed to deepening these relationships by clearly demonstrating impact, strengthening communication, and ensuring every donor feels valued and connected to the mission.
Build a thriving culture
Volunteers are the heart of NAMI Colo- rado Springs. We will invest in training, flexibility, recognition, and care to ensure volunteers feel supported and empowered — knowing that every interaction they have can transform someone’s story.
What makes NAMI Colorado Springs different
NAMI Colorado Springs is uniquely peer-led. Our support groups, education programs, and community outreach are facilitated by people with lived experience – individuals who have navigated mental illness themselves, supported loved ones, or both. This model builds trust that cannot be replicated in clinical settings. It creates stigma-free environments where honesty, understanding and hope flourish.
As nonprofit organizations nationwide face increasing financial pressure due to reduced federal support, expiring pandemic relief funds and heightened demand for services, NAMI Colorado Springs remains resilient and deeply rooted in this community. While philanthropy is evolving — with greater emphasis on local impact, transparency, collaboration and collective giving — our mission remains constant: ensuring no one faces mental health challenges alone.