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Conference News
April 22, 2016
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NAMI California Annual Conference
August 26 & 27, 2016
Burlingame, CA
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Award Nominations Due Next Week
Make sure to nominate that special individual in your community for a NAMI California award by next Friday! 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, pease fill out our award nomination form and return by Friday, April 29, 2016. Awards will be presented at the Annual Conference.
Award Categories
Don & Peggy Richardson Memorial Award
Outstanding Clergy Award
Family-to-Family Award
Media Award
Outstanding Criminal Justice Advocate Award
Outstanding Criminal Justice Professional Award
Veteran's Award
Recovery Practitioner Award
Zero Tolerance of Seclusion and Restraints Award
Outstanding Youth Advocate Award
Outstanding Mental Health Director Award
Outstanding Treatment Provider Award
Multicultural Outreach Excellence Award
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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!
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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.
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Keynote Speaker Professor Cyndi Shannon Weickert Schizophrenia Researcher
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Keynote Speaker
Father Greg Boyle
Founder,
Homeboy Industries
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Guest Speaker
Major Sam Cochran
Nationally Recognized
Crisis Intervention Expert
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More Speakers To Be Announced Soon!
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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.
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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!
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Scholarships Available
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 May 6, 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]
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