NAMI San Luis Obispo County (NAMI SLOCO) is a dues paying, membership based, 501 (c)3 charitable, non-profit, education, support and advocacy organization. Our local affiliate is an all volunteer organization, with no paid employees. Membership in NAMI SLOCO automatically provides membership in both NAMI California and NAMI National.
How much does membership cost?
For an individual, the cost of an annual membership is $40. Household memberships for multiple members of a family cost $60 total for a year. For those with extremely limited resources, an Open Door annual membership is available for $5.
How is my membership money spent?
A portion of membership dues is sent to both NAMI California and NAMI National. These funds are used to educate about severe brain disorders: support increased funding for research; and advocate for adequate health insurance, housing, rehabilitation and jobs for people with serious psychiatric illnesses.
Most of the improvements in mental health care over the past 40+ years are a direct result of the advocacy leadership of NAMI. Your membership dollars have been responsible for these improvements.
How does my membership fee benefit slo county?
Some of these funds are used to pay for education, newsletters, educational materials, conferences meetings our website, office supplies and other similar expenses incurred by a charitable non-profit organization. In addition, these funds support our NAMI Signature Education and Support Programs:
Family to Family
Family support Groups
Basics
Hearts and Minds
Peer to Peer
Peer Support Groups
Parents and Teachers as Allies
Monthly member meetings and events
Ready to be a member?
Click on the membership registration form link here: NAMI MEMBERSHIP REGISTRATION
Print & fill out the form
Mail your member registration along with a check to:
NAMI SLO CO
PO Box 3158
San Luis Obispo, CA 93403
You can also apply for membership online through NAMI National.