NAMI San Luis Obispo County (NAMI SLOCO) is a dues paying, membership based, 501 (c)3 charitable, non-profit, education, support and advocacy organization. We are made up of volunteers, with only one part-time employee. Membership in NAMI SLOCO automatically provides membership in both NAMI California and NAMI National.
How much does membership cost?
Household: $60 per year
Individual: $40 per year
Open Door: $5 per year (for those with extremely limited resources)
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?
These funds are used to pay for our monthly member education meetings, newsletters, educational materials and outreach activities, conferences, website, office supplies, and other expenses needed to operate a charitable non-profit organization. These funds also support in person NAMI Signature Education and Support Programs and Classes:
Family to Family
Family Support Groups
Basics
Peer to Peer
In Our Own Voice Presentations
READY TO JOIN?
Click here to apply online through NAMI National. (make sure to select California, NAMI San Luis Obispo County)
or
Join by mail.
Click: 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