Peter Menk

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.

Peter Menk

Community Outreach

Peter Menk is a licensed insurance advisor in nine states and provides individual health, group benefits, Medicare, and life insurance through The Menk Agency. While living in Charleston, South Carolina, a local agent’s guidance helped protect his family during multiple hospitalizations related tmental health. That experience shaped his commitment to mental health advocacy. Peter currently serves on the board of the National Alliance on Mental Illness in Augusta, Georgia, and has spoken on mental health for SHRM, Kiwanis, Rotary, and regional workforce groups. He has been married for over nine years and is the father of a five-year-old daughter and one-year-old son.

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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