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Membership

NAMI Shoreline membership is not required to attend events sponsored by NAMI. However, when  you join NAMI Shoreline, you help provide education, support, and advocacy at all NAMI levels, because your annual $60 family membership is allocated to the national, state (Connecticut), and affiliate (NAMI Shoreline) levels.  In addition, you get to meet great people like yourself — family members, consumers, mental health professionals & agencies, and concerned members — and receive useful information about upcoming events.

To join online, visit www.nami.org/Get-Involved/Join, click “Become a Member”,  fill in your membership information and select  “NAMI Shoreline” as your affiliate.

Annual Membership

  • $60 for Household Memberships;
  • $40 for Individual Memberships;
  • $5 for Open Door Memberships.

SOME FAQ’s from NAMI:

  • What does NAMI consider a “household”? Is this rate for families only?
    • A household consists of any individuals living at the same address. This could be a family in the “traditional” sense (spouses plus children) or even roommates. The NAMI Board chose “Household” to be more inclusive and to simplify the distribution of benefits. Keep in mind that this is not “Family” membership.
  • What is a Household Membership?
    • A Household Membership is a membership that is intended to allow all individuals living at the same address to be counted as members in NAMI with the benefits of membership being applies to each member listed as part of the household. The household membership will only receive one copy of the NAMI Advocate, but all other member benefits are granted to each listed member. While each member is counted as a member of NAMI, the paid household membership counts as ONE when determining Affiliate vote weight for NAMI Elections.
  • What is an Individual/Regular Membership?
    • This member is intended for one person to become a member of NAMI. We recognize there are two different names for this membership. NAMI is moving to call this an Individual Membership, but understand there many NAMI members know this as Regular Membership so that transition will happen over the next couple months.
  • What is an Open Door Membership?
    • Members may become members through an “Open Door” policy that allows for a reduced dues payment. Open Door members are defined by income or economic necessity, at the discretion of the Affiliate member or State Organization. Open Door members shall have all the rights and privileges of members who pay full dues.
  • Are there any differences for the membership benefits between the three different rates?
    • No, every membership is with the national, state and local levels and includes from the national NAMI office:
      • One copy of the Advocate magazine, mailed twice per year
      • Access to members-only areas of the NAMI.org website
      • Discounts on National Convention registration rates
      • Discounts on items in the NAMI Store
    • Each NAMI Affiliate and NAMI State Organization offers additional membership benefits that vary depending on which group the member is a part of.

For more information about family membership and about Professional and Agency membership contact: Iris Alamo at 860.882.0236 or email to membership@namict.org

NAMI is a private, nonprofit organization which depends on membership dues, grants and generous contributions to fund out important work.  All contributions are tax deductible.

What’s Happening!

OUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY SUPPORT GROUPS ARE GOING STRONG ONLINE!

Be in touch if you need help figuring out Zoom. The complete listing of all online support groups offered by NAMI CT can be found by visiting NAMICT.org. It’s amazing how connected an online group can feel. You Are Not Alone!

 

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NAMI Shoreline Affiliate, Connecticut

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We are thrilled to announce that our Family to Family program is back! Sign up soon....this is NAMI's most popular education opportunity. Visit our website to learn more. Here's the link to register: namict.org/find-support/family-to-family/
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Challenging Kids: Enlightened ParentsEast Haddam Youth and Family Services of Connecticut along with NAMI Shoreline are once again sponsoring Parent Classes in Collaborative Problem Solving...this time on Zoom! If ever there were a time that we need connection it's now. CPS is an approach that fosters connection. Call 860 876 0236 to learn more. Priority is given to East Haddam residents. Sign up soon. Space is limited. ...

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“Physically Distanced, Socially Connected”
#thepowerofconnection“Physically Distanced, Socially Connected”

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3 weeks ago

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NAMI Connecticut"As an African American/Black man, I would like to be respected for my strength and tenacity in moving forward and progressing in a way that I choose. And my choice has been to develop a wellness recovery action plan that allows me to champion and advocate for mental health reform. I don’t want to be admired for suffering in silence and being resilient after prejudices that should be illegal — I want to be admired for speaking out about mental health."
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911 - Ask the police dispatcher to send officers trained to respond to mental illness crisis (Crisis Intervention Team)
GO! - to the nearest hospital emergency room
203.483.2650 - BHCare, Mobile Crisis Team. (For adult crises/emergencies)
211 or 1.800.203.1234 - Infoline, a statewide resource available 24/7 211, press 1 - Child Guidance Centers' Emergency Mobile Psychiatric Services (EMPS). (For children's behavioral crises/emergencies.)

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