Register now for the 2016 NAMI California Annual Conference for early bird pricing! This year's conference theme is "Back to the Future: Building on the Past for a Better Tomorrow," featuring a variety of tracks to choose from, inspirational speakers and educational workshops. The conference will be held August 26 and 27 at the San Francisco Airport Marriott Waterfront in Burlingame (scroll down for hotel information). Come learn about the latest news, research and breakthroughs in mental health!
The San Francisco Airport Marriott Waterfront is located in Burlingame, California, overlooking the San Francisco Bay. The hotel is just 10 minutes from the San Francisco International Airport and offers complimentary 24-hour shuttle service to and from the airport and BART. Rooms are available for the special rate of $154 (plus tax and fees) per night (parking available for $12 per day.) Make your reservations early, as space is limited and rooms fill up fast!
Learn from families and individuals living with mental illness about how to strengthen our voice, create awareness, and promote wellness and recovery.
Criminal Justice Learn about strategies in law enforcement and the justice system to reduce stigma and the criminalization of mental illness.
Advocacy Learn about current policies, your rights, and how to advocate for mental health reform at the local, state and national level.
Transitional Age Youth
Learn about how young adults are engaging in the discussion of mental illness, advocacy, and reducing stigma and discrimination.
Strengthening NAMI Learn from successful NAMI affiliates about how to grow your local NAMI to better serve your community.
Multicultural Engagement
Learn how to engage diverse communities, provide education about mental illness, and improve access to mental health services.
Workshop Proposal Deadline Extended
The deadline for workshop proposals for the 2016 NAMI California Annual Conference has been extended to Friday, March 11. We're interested in engaging workshops addressing Families & Consumers, Transitional Age Youth, Advocacy, Strengthening NAMI, Criminal Justice, and Multicultural Engagement. If you have a great idea for a workshop, please download the form below.
If you know of someone who deserves to be recognized for his or her efforts to improve the lives of people living with mental illness, please download the award nomination form.
Did you miss a previous NAMI California Conference
or are you interested in seeing a speaker or workshop again? You can purchase CDs or MP3s or download the PowerPoint presentations at the links below:
