Kate Pollack

Support & Education

About Mental Illness

A mental illness is a medical condition that disrupts a person’s thinking, feeling, mood, ability to relate to others and daily functioning.

What is Recovery

Recovery from serious mental illness is not only possible, but for many people living with mental illness today, probable. The notion of recovery involves a variety of perspectives.

In Need Of Help Or Support?

Call the NAMI Helpline Mon – Fri from 10am-10pm:

1-800-950-NAMI (6264)

Or text “HELPLINE” to 62640
You can find more In Crisis information:
In Crisis Resources or email us at helpline@nami.org.

Merika Frazier Hawes

NAMI on Campus, MCG, President

Kate Pollack is a second-year medical student at the Medical College of Georgia and President of NAMI on campus. She connects students with the Augusta NAMI chapter, organizing events that promote mental health awareness and advocacy. Through her role, she works to strengthen collaboration between the medical school and the local Augusta community.

About Mental Illness

A mental illness is a medical condition that disrupts a person’s thinking, feeling, mood, ability to relate to others and daily functioning.

What is Recovery

Recovery from serious mental illness is not only possible, but for many people living with mental illness today, probable. The notion of recovery involves a variety of perspectives.

We’re Here to Listen

In Crisis?

You can chat one-to-one online at:
www.Foundation2CrisisChat.org
Online & texting chats are available from 9am-3pm M-F. All contacts are confidential.

Call the NAMI Helpline at

1-800-950-NAMI (6264)

Or in a crisis, text “NAMI” to 741741

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