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How You Can Help
> Become a Member
> Make a Donation
> Volunteer
> Join Our Team
Become a Member
We are making real progress toward a better life for all people with severe mental illness. We hope that you'll join us.
With your membership you will receive:
- The Advocate, NAMI's quarterly magazine
- Reduced registration fees for national conferences
- Timely information
- NAMI Helpline, toll free at 1-800-950-NAMI (6264)
- Local, State, and National Newsletters
Complete and mail the application form to:
NAMI Washington County
18680 SW Shaw Street
Aloha, Oregon, 97007 << download Application Form (PDF Format) >>
Make a Donation
Join us to help make a better life for people with mental illness. Your donation makes a difference. All donations are tax deductible and will stay within our community.
Please choose from the following funds to decide where you would like your contribution to go.
NAMI General Fund
This fund is the foundation for NAMI's future. Donations to the NAMI General Fund keep the NAMI Center open and running smoothly. We offer support, education and advocacy to your family and loved ones through classes, support groups and comprehensive sharing of resources.
Library Fund
All donations to our lending library go toward book purchases, reference materials, and computer programs related to library usage. Donors may specify the book(s) or other materials to be purchased.
Memorial Fund
If you wish to make a contribution in memory or as an alternative gift for a loved one, we will send a card to you or the person being honored. Indicate the name of the person you wish to remember, the specific fund, and the address where we should send the card.
Please make checks payable to:
NAMI - Washington County
18680 SW Shaw Street
Aloha, Oregon 97007
Volunteer
If you’re ready to volunteer, email programs@namiwash.org or call 503-356-6835 and let us know if you are available for:
- Regular Basis
- On call as needed
- Special Events
<< see the right side bar for volunteer ideas >>
Join Our Team
Do you have what it takes to join our team? Read the questions below to see how you fit.
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Do you just love to put things in 1-2-3-A-B-C order? |
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Help us organize our files, past newsletters, and all kinds of papers and assorted documents.
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Do you like to see windows sparkle, floors and counters shine, cabinets beam, carpets glow, overhead lights work, smudges disapear from cabines, doors and walls? |
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You are the perfect person to join our "Building Buddies" to help us with cleaning and building maintenance.
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Are you one amont the hundreds who have benefited from NAMI's Family-to-Family classes or support groups? Are you simply bursting to tell others how much NAMI has helped you? |
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You are just who we are looking for to join our Outreach Team to help spread the word about NAMI's services.
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Is wearing a NAMI shirt while you give a friendly greeting to lots of visitors to our area the thing you do best? |
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Then you are the perfect person to join our NAMI contingent of volunteers at the Hillsboror International Air Show August 10-12. You'll get free parking, free admission, continental breakfast, one meal with beverage, and UNLIMITED WATER!!! And you can even pick which day you prefer to help. |
Email our Program Coordinator today to help you utilize those skills!!
Programs@namiwash.org
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We are currently seeking two individuals to help with the phones on Fridays. Please choose from 9-12 or from 12-3 and call 503-356-6835. |
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Volunteer Ideas
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Organize things |
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Office type work |
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Crafts/art projects |
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Committee work |
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Gardening |
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Repair things |
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Fix-it projects |
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Carpentry |
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Using your contacts |
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Teach F2F courses |
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Creative writing |
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Fundraising |
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Grant writing |
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Teach a workshop |
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Surf sites for current articles for the newsletter |
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"First Monday" Committee |
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Outreach Committee |
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Distribute flyers |
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Distribute brochures to waiting rooms, reception areas |
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Provide family support for persons admitted to St. Vincent psychiatric unit |
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Special events include: |
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The NAMI Walk |
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Hillsboro 4th of July Parade |
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Booth Hillsboro Air Show |
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Mental Health Awareness Week |
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