Opportunities to Get Involved with NAMI Emerald Coast

  • Volunteer Opportunities

    If you would like to be part of an organization that is life changing in a positive way for many people the first step is to send your request via our Contact Us page. Upon submission, your information will be forwarded to one of our staff to follow-up with you.

  • Become a Program Leader or Presenter

    Whether you’re person with lived experience or a family member affected by someone dealing with mental illness, you can be a voice to help others learn how to navigate their mental health journey and also developed an understanding of our programs such as Family-to-Family Class, Ending the Silence, or Sharing Hope.

  • Community Outreach

    Our Community Outreach team is active in various community events with our community partners and other organizations in our effort to be the leading resource on mental health and education in Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa and Walton Counties.

  • Membership

    When you become a member of NAMI Emerald Coast, you join the local affiliate, the national organization, and NAMI Florida. You will receive the national magazine of NAMI, The Advocate, quarterly. You will receive electronic communications from both NAMI Florida and NAMI Emerald Coast.

    Household/Family – $60; Individual – $40; Open Door (for individual with limited resources) – $5;

    You can complete your membership online with a credit/debit card or if via check, please contact us for more information.

  • Fundraising & Donations

    NAMI Emerald Coast has several fundraising events throughout the year, including our Ending the Silence 5K Run/Walk held in October. We are always open to have volunteers assist us with our fundraising efforts, encourage business and organizations to partner with us, or to help with membership, etc.

  • Promotions & Marketing

    Help us spread the word about NAMI Emerald Coast via social media, TV, Radio, and at any of our events. We are always to people to get involved to help increase our brand awareness in the communities we serve.