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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is NAMI
A: NAMI is the National Alliance on Mental Illness, the nation’s largest grassroots organization for people with mental illness and their families. Founded in 1979, NAMI has affiliates in every state and in more than 1,100 local communities across the country.

Q: What is NAMI's mission?
A: NAMI recognizes that the key concepts of recovery, resiliency and support are essential to improving the wellness and quality of life of all persons affected by mental illness. Mental illnesses should not be an obstacle to a full and meaningful life for persons who live with them. NAMI will advocate at all levels to ensure that all persons affected by mental illness receive the services that they need and deserve, in a timely fashion.

Q: What is NAMI
A: NAMI is the National Alliance on Mental Illness, the nation’s largest grassroots organization for people with mental illness and their families. Founded in 1979, NAMI has affiliates in every state and in more than 1,100 local communities across the country.

Q: What does NAMI Montana do?
A: NAMI members and friends work to fulfill our mission by providing support, education, and advocacy.  Our many activities include:

  • Public education and information activities
  • Educating consumers and families on mental illness, treatment, and recovery.
  • Supporting consumers and families struggling with mental illness
  • Raising awareness and fighting stigma
  • Local, state, and federal advocacy

Q: What are the benefits of NAMI membership
A: All NAMI members receive the benefits of membership at all three levels of the organization, including:

  • Membership in the local affiliate, state organization, and NAMI national organizations
  • Eligibility to vote in all NAMI elections
  • A subscription to The Advocate NAMI’s quarterly magazine, as well as access to optional subscriptions to specialty newsletters and information at the national, state, and local levels.
  • Member discounts on brochures, videos, promotional items, and registration at NAMI’s annual convention and many state and local conferences.
  • Access to exclusive members-only material on www.nami.org

Q: How can I join NAMI?
A: You can join online on NAMI National's website by clicking here.   Or you can contact our state office by phone at (406) 443-7871 or by email at info@namimt.org.