In 1995, AMI MN was a major participant in the passage of Mental Health Parity legislation, which mandated that health plan coverage, regulated by the state of Minnesota, must cover mental health treatment on the same basis as other disorders. A Board of Directors, of between 13 and 17 members, provides direction and support to the office. The NAMI-MN Board consists of family members, consumers, and interested citizens. The organization requires that at least two-thirds of its Board be comprised of persons with a mental illness or family members of persons with a mental illness. NAMI-MN is a statewide membership based organization that works in partnership with local affiliates throughout the state.
Local affiliates are organized to better the lives of people affected by biological brain disorders.
Presently, NAMI-MN continues to work on public policy issues related to mental health. In addition, the organization provides a variety of free educational programs to consumers, families, professionals and the public. The 10-week NAMI Professional Provider course is designed to provide information to professional providers from the consumer and family member perspective.