Weekly News & Events
November 4, 2015
 
Mental Health News A round California

Kickstarter Campaign for The S Word

The team behind The S Word, a feature-length documentary that shares the stories of suicide attempt survivors and the families and loved ones of those who have died of suicide, has launched a Kickstarter campaign to fund the project. The film is d irected by Lisa Klein, co-director of the award-winning Of Two Minds, a documentary about living with bipolar disorder. You can help end the silence surrounding suicide by backing The S Word on Kickstarter and sharing the campaign with your friends.

 
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Weekly NAMI  California Advocacy News   
Monterey Area Regional Meeting

NAMI California will hold a regional meeting and legislative update on Thursday, November 12 in the Monterey area.   The meeting will also offer participants the NAMI Smarts for Advocacy training.  Please email [email protected] to RSVP or for more information. 

NAMI California Regional Meeting & Legislative Update
Thursday, November 12
9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Castroville Library Community Room
11160 Speegle St.
Castroville, CA 95012

MHSOAC Community Forum

The Mental Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission is holding a community forum on the impact and progress of the Mental Health Services Act on Thursday, November 5  in Fresno. These forums are a great opportunity to discuss local Mental Health Services Act programs and community needs. We encourage local NAMI affiliates to attend. RSVP to [email protected] or (916) 445-8696.

MHSOAC Community Forum
Thursday, November 5, 2015
3-6:30 p.m. 
The Falls Event Center
4105 West Figarden Drive
Fresno, CA 93722


 
Programs News & Updates  


Peer-to-Peer Mentor Call
 
NAMI Peer-to-Peer mentors are invited to join Sarah O'Brien, NAMI Peer-to-Peer Program Manager, for a one-hour technical assistance call to help you get the most out of your mentoring experience. This month we will focus on how to manage challenging group dynamics using the Hot Potato method and also discuss data reporting. There will be time for additional topics on the call, so come ready with questions and challenges you would like help with.  This call will provide opportunities for NAMI Peer-to-Peer mentors to network, hone their teaching skills, and share solutions to common challenges that arise in their classes.
 
Peer-to-Peer Mentor TA Call
Thursday, November 5
9-10 a.m. Pacific (10 a.m. Mountain, 11 a.m. Central, 12 p.m. Eastern)
Call: 888-858-6021
Entry code: 429 444 2760


Upcoming Training Opportunities

Below is the schedule for NAMI California Education and Support Group Programs for this fiscal year.  Trainings are announced in this Weekly Report, the NAMI California newsletter and the namica.org   website.

Applications are now being received for the following Family Program Education Trainings:
  • February: Family Support Group - Northern California
  • March: Family to Family - Ventura
  • April: Basics and Family to Family - Ontario
Applications are now being received for the following Peer Program Trainings*:
  • March: Peer to Peer - Ventura
  • Connection trainings: as announced (see below)
*Important Note:   There will be additional trainings offered for all the programs above. These workshops will be hosted by affiliates and sponsored by NAMI California in the form of small grants. Interested affiliates should contact [email protected] for details on how to apply for a grant. Trainings will be announced in your region as they become available.
 
NAMI support group trainings are for NAMI members to become facilitators of a support group. The education trainings are for members desiring to become teachers or mentors of an education program. Upon graduation, the affiliate makes arrangements with the graduate to teach the class.
 
Qualifications for training: Interested parties should be NAMI members in good standing and ideally have graduated from the same education program they intend to teach. A participant also needs to be recommended by their local NAMI chapter. Additional qualifications will apply. Please ask your NAMI affiliate to contact Family and Peer Programs Supervisor, Lynn Cathy at [email protected]   or Erik Villalobos, Family and Peer Program Coordinator at  [email protected] to receive an application via email. Prospective teachers/facilitators should return their applications in a timely manner as these workshops fill quickly.
 
Send inquiries to:
NAMI California Office:  916-567-0163 


 
Conference News  

Conference Highlights Still Available

Did you miss this year's NAMI California conference -- or are you interested in seeing a session again? Download the PowerPoint presentations and/or buy CDs or MP3s below:


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