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If you missed our successful conference, you still have a chance to get copies of the conference highlights!   You can see the PowerPoints and/or buy the CD's/MP3's below: 

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Mental Health Events Around California 

Mental Health & The Church:  October 7-9

It's difficult to imagine that 50% of adults will develop depression, anxiety, self-harm, eating disorders, bipolar disorder, PTSD, borderline personality disorder, schizophrenia, or some other mental illness in their lifetime. 

This staggering reality can feel daunting, but there is HOPE for mental health.

HOPE says that you are not defined by your illness. HOPE says your life has a purpose even when you don't feel it. HOPE says you are not alone.

Be a part of breaking the silence and stigma by joining us on October 7-9, 2015 for Saddleback Church's Gathering on Mental Health and the Church. These three days are packed with practical help and hope for individuals affected by mental illness, their loved ones, church leaders, and mental health professionals. It's time to join together and create a pathway to HOPE. It's time to offer a place of refuge, love, and compassion for those who need it most. It's a time to acknowledge the facts and embrace the millions of people suffering every day from mental illness.

Join us for this hope-filled event!

 
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Meeting with MHSOAC in San Francisco on September 24th!

 

The Mental Health Services and Accountability Commission will be meeting on September 24th in San Francisco. Location is TBD, but local advocates are encouraged to save the date. MHSOAC Commission meetings are a good way to make your voice heard to this state governing body regarding MHSA programs and services. Advocates across the state will be able to join via phone.


 

NAMI Can! :  Learn More About Our Priority Legislative and What Your Affiliate Can Do!  

 

Things are busy at the State Capitol!  

Join our next NAMI CAN! call on September 14th at 5PM to learn more about NAMI CA priority legislative and what you and your affiliate can do as bills reach the Governor. Priority legislation includes requiring all law enforcement to receive training regarding mental illness. RSVP to [email protected] to receive the call in phone number.

 


 
 

NAMI California 2015 MHSA Programs Report Available Now! 

  

NAMI California has just released our 2015 MHSA Programs Report. It is available for download via our website:   Please click here to see the full report.  

 

You can use this report to find a complete catalog of all MHSA funded programs in your county, and as a tool for advocacy with your county. New this year, you will find SB 82 funded crisis services also included in the report. 


 


 
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Basics Training Announcement:
There will be a Basics training on November 6th- 8th in Sacramento.  Interested candidates please contact your local NAMI.  The application form has been emailed to all NAMI CA affiliates.
 


NAMI support group trainings are for NAMI members to become facilitators of a support group.  The education program trainings are for members desiring to become teachers 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, [email protected]   or Erik Villalobos, Family and Peer Program Coordinator [email protected] to receive an application via email.  Prospective teachers/facilitators should return their applications quickly as these classes fill up fast.
 
Send inquiries to:
NAMI California Office:  916-567-0163 
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