FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — NAMI Fresno held the NAMI Night of Hope Dinner at Fort Washington Country Club to help individuals struggling with mental health on Saturday.
NAMI Fresno is the local affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness.
NAMI provides education, support, and advocacy for people struggling with mental health.
Before the pandemic, 1 in 5 individuals experienced a mental health issue annually.
After the pandemic, the number of people who experience a mental health issue has increased by 25%.
The hope for the Night of Hope Dinner is to help individuals find a community that can help them through their struggles.
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The event was exclusive to guests over the age of 21.
The event held live music, dinner,a live and silent auction.
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