Conference News
May 6, 2016
NAMI California Annual Conference
August 26 & 27, 2016
Burlingame, CA
Scholarship Applications Due Next Week

Deadline extended to Friday, May 13

NAMI California is pleased to offer scholarships to attend our 2016 Annual Conference  for adults and young adults ages 18-24.  If you feel you would benefit from this educational conference and cannot afford the registration fee, please download the appropriate application at the links below and submit by Friday, May 13, 2016. The NAMI California Board of Directors will review all scholarship applications and make selections on or before June 3, 2016.
 
Please note: Scholarships do not include travel expenses or hotel accommodations. You must be a member of a NAMI affiliate in California to apply.
 


Send your completed application to [email protected]. if you have any questions, please call us at (916) 567-0163.  Interested in participating in the Color Guard, singing the National Anthem or volunteering at the conference? Contact Erik at  [email protected] . 
Register Now & Save

Learn what's new in mental health at the  2016 NAMI California Annual Conference  August 26 & 27 in Burlingame! We have an exciting lineup of sessions focusing on advocacy, criminal justice, consumer and family engagement, transitional age youth, diverse communities, and strengthening NAMI - plus inspirational talks and practical workshops.  This year's keynote speakers will be Father Greg Boyle, founder of Homeboy Industries, and Professor Cyndi Shannon Weickert, a leading schizophrenia researcher. We're also excited to welcome back guest speaker Major Sam Cochran, a national leader in the field of crisis intervention. 

Don't wait -- register now to take advantage of early bird pricing!

Click here to register for our Early Bird Special
Speakers
Keynote Speaker
Professor
Cyndi Shannon Weickert
Schizophrenia Researcher
Keynote Speaker
Father Greg Boyle
Founder,
Homeboy Industries
Guest Speaker
Major Sam Cochran
Nationally Recognized
Crisis Intervention Expert
Conference Sessions

Families & Consumers
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.
Hotel Information

San Francisco Airport Marriott Waterfront
1800 Old Bayshore HIghway
Burlingame, CA 94010 

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 $13 per day). Make your reservations early, as space is limited and rooms fill up fast!

Click here to reserve your room or call (888) 236-2427 or (650) 692-9100 and ask for the NAMI California group rate.

Exhibitor Form
Great Rates For Groups Of 4 Or More

Invite a few friends or colleagues and get our special conference group rate! For a limited time, groups of four or more registering at the same time will receive our lowest Super Early Bird pricing. Just download and fill out the form below and mail along with your check. If you wish to pay with a credit card, please email the form to  [email protected] and w e will set up a time to call you to take your payment. Group rates are not available on our web portal.

  Click here to download the group registration form
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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 d ownload the PowerPoint presentations at the links below:


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