NAMI San Bernardino Area's educational classes, presentations and support groups are always free.
Your membership helps to support these programs. Your membership also adds to our voice in San Bernardino County. It speaks to how many people align themselves with our mission. Our voice is made stronger and more relevant with each and every member who joins.
Be a part of the Movement for Mental Health. Join us today!
Please help support your local NAMI San Bernardino Area affiliate by becoming a paid up member of NAMI SBA.
- Household memberships, $60
- Individual memberships, $45
Click here for membership/donation form.
You can become a NAMI SBA member (and send donations) by downloading the following form and mailing it directly to NAMI San Bernardino Area.
Join Online Become a part of NAMI!
Register for membership on-line through the the links below:
First create and account then complete your membership
Please be sure to designate your membership to the NAMI San Bernardino Area affiliate by selecting "San Bernardino Area" on the online form.
Use the NAMI national site links to:
- Create an account: Create
- Complete your Membership: Membership
- Renew your Membership: Renew
Membership benefits:
Subscribe to the latest mental health updates, participate in an online discussion group, learn how to advocate in our community and add your voice to the mental health movement.
- Manage your profile, preferences and subscriptions.
- Receive the NAMI Advocate magazine.
- Attend the National Convention at a discount rate.
- Online access to member-only content.
Your chance to make a difference
You can support our local community by helping those impacted by mental illness and their families.
NAMI San Bernardino Area is a 501(c)(3) and a local affiliate of NAMI National, the nation's largest grassroots mental health organization.
We are a volunteer-based non-profit organization that is expanding, with enthusiastic volunteer leaders who facilitate our ever-growing list of programs. We are responsible for our own funding and operations.
NAMI San Bernardino Area is a 501(c)(3) and a local affiliate of NAMI National, the nation's largest grassroots mental health organization.
We are a volunteer-based non-profit organization that is expanding, with enthusiastic volunteer leaders who facilitate our ever-growing list of programs. We are responsible for our own funding and operations.
We are always looking for volunteers to help us grow and reach out to more families and peers. Many people still don't know how to get support and may never have heard of NAMI. Here are some volunteer positions to make a real impact in peoples' lives (Some of these will require training, which we will provide for free):
Signature Program Teachers:
Facilitators:
Grant Writers:
Event Staffing:
Many more:
Ready to make a difference? Email us at: staffing@namisb.org
Signature Program Teachers:
- Teach peers or families in NAMI's signature programs such as NAMI Family-to-Family, NAMI Peer-to-Peer, or NAMI Basics.
- Requires training (usually over a weekend) and a commitment to teach two classes within two years and NAMI membership
Facilitators:
- Facilitate peer or family support group meetings.
- Requires training and association with the group (peer or loved one with a lived experience) and NAMI Membership
- long-term commitment with monthly meetings.
Grant Writers:
- We offer all services for free, so proper funding is very important. We need help with identifying and responding to grant opportunities.
Event Staffing:
- Help to make people aware of NAMI and our services. Staff a booth during events at universities, hospitals, or local community gatherings.
- We will team you up with experienced NAMI volunteers .
- You will become part of outreach and advocacy.
- Many visitors and patients at hospitals and mental health professionals' offices don't know where to get help and information. You can provide brochures and other material to these offices and keep them stocked.
- Our office staff will support you with a list of facilities, info material and holders.
Many more:
- There are many more ways to help the community. If you don't see anything above that seems to fit you, contact us and let's discuss!
Ready to make a difference? Email us at: staffing@namisb.org