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Weekly News & Events
September 13th, 2017
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Health and Resilience: The Psychological Harm of Anti-Immigrant Policies WEBINAR
Sept. 20th at 11am
We invite you to join individuals from the California Immigrant Policy Center, ASPIRE, UMMA Community Clinic and UndocuHealing for their webinar on how anti-immigrant policies impact the mental health of immigrants. The recent announcement to end the DACA program, the continuing detention and deportation of immigrant people, and the anti-immigrant climate is creating a physic toll on immigrants and their families.
Everyone is welcome to join this important conversation and learn about the Pol-ICE entanglement and anti-immigrant policies that impact the wellbeing of immigrants, listen and learn from directly impacted people, identify mental health services available to California immigrants, and learn about models of care to address the mental and physical well-being of immigrants.
Deportation policies, anti-immigrant climate, and this Administration's action to end the DACA program create anxiety, anger, and shame, as well as break community trust between immigrant communities and government agencies. These policies, along with traumatic and often violent migratory experiences, put the physical and mental health of immigrants at risk. In this session, we will hear from advocates and community members about issues that affect the psyche of immigrant people and key ways to support their wellbeing.
Presenters:
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NAMI CA Family & Diverse Training Surveys
NAMI CA is preparing the 2017/2018 Training Schedule for Family trainings (F2F, Basics, Homefront, and FSG) and Diverse trainings (Peer-to-Peer, Persona a Persona, Mental Health 101, De Familia a Familia, and Conexion). In this current contract, the objective is to specifically reach diverse audiences through the Peer-to-Peer program.
We would like to hear feedback from the affiliates to find out which training programs are most needed and in what areas. The links for both surveys are located below. We will also send the links directly through email to affiliate Presidents and Executive Directors as well. Also included below our tips from NAMI CA and NAMI National on how to recruit for program leaders.
Please submit your responses to the surveys by September 29th. We are anticipating that trainings will begin after October 2017. Again we would like to thank you for your patience during this process and look forward to conducting these trainings.
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NCHS/NOC Mini-Grants Available
NAMI CA is offering mini-grants in the amount of $500 to NAMI on Campus High School (NCHS) Clubs and NAMI on Campus (NOC) Clubs who are interested in hosting a mental health awareness event on their campus or in their communities. Events must take place between October 1st, 2017 and May 31st, 2018.
For more information including the application for the mini-grants, please click on the link below. Applications are due 2 months prior to your event. If you have any questions please feel free to contact Erik Villalobos, Education Coordinator at
[email protected]
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Minority Mental Health Affiliate Activity Mini-Grants
 
Are you planning to organize an event in your community or collaborate with another organization during one of the following Heritage Months to enhance public awareness around mental illness and mental health?
- November 2017- American Indian Heritage Month
- February 2018- Black History Month
- May 2018- Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
- June 2018- LGBTQ Pride Month
NAMI California is pleased to announce that we will continue to support the work of the affiliates year round by offering grants to conduct events during the four heritage months mentioned above.
Up to 10 Affiliates will receive a $1000 stipend to host an activity that will enhance public awareness of mental illness. Affiliates can select up to two heritage months to host events. NAMI CA will review and award one or all proposed events to affiliates who apply. Further information about the process to apply is located in the application listed below.
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis
. However, applications must be submitted within 2 months prior to your planned event for logistical processing.
To view and complete an application please click here.
Questions?
Please contact Zuleima Flores, Community Engagement Coordinator,
by calling (916) 567-0163 or sending an email to [email protected]
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Annual Fall Advocacy & Collaboration Conference
California Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, National Alliance on Mental Illness California, United Advocates for Children and Families, are proud to host the Annual Fall Advocacy and Collaboration Conference.
We warmly invite you to participate in this opportunity to learn about current legislative issues in California and to take part in the developing of a mutual advocacy agenda for the 2017-2018 legislative cycle.
When: November 11, 2017 (
9am - 3pm)
Where: California Yacht Club
Fireside Room & Epicurean Room
4469 Admiralty Way
Marina Del Rey, Ca 90292
- Complimentary continental breakfast and lunch will be served.
- Online registration ends Monday, November 6, 2017
For questions and to register online please contact:
Marcel Harris, Statewide Organizer, NAMI California
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2018 NAMI California Annual Conference
Join us for next year's Annual Conference (June 1-2, 2018)
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spa
1 Old Golf Course Rd, Monterey, CA 93940
For Early Bird Registration click here.
Please note: 2017 Conference highlights and materials will be available late September.
To complete your online Conference Evaluation for 2017 please
click here.
Evaluation Deadline: September 29
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MHSA Stakeholder Meeting in Solano County
Monday, Sept 25th (9am-11am)
Please see below fliers for an MHSA Stakeholder meeting on
Monday, September 25th in Solano County. Flyers have been developed in both Spanish and Tagalog.
Space is limited so please RSVP to Joecilla San Nicolas at:
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Suicide Awareness Film Screening in Sacramento
The CA Mental Health Planning Council is co-sponsoring a screening of the award winning full-length feature film, The S Word.
The director, as well as an individual featured in the film, will be available for audience discussion after the screening. Folks will be on hand to help any individuals who are triggered as a result of the subject matter. This film is not appropriate for individuals younger than high school age.
When: Wednesday, October 18th, 2017 (3:30pm)
Where: The Crest Theater 1013 K Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
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September Basics TA Call Cancelled
Please note: The scheduled September 14th NAMI Basics webinar has been
cancelled.
The next scheduled webinar for NAMI Basics is Thursday, November 9, 2017 at 9:00 am PT.
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Upcoming NAMI Calls/Webinars
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Basics |
November 9, 2017 |
9:00am |
| TA Webinar |
Connection |
October 5, 2017 |
TBD |
| TA Webinar |
Family-to-Family |
October 11, 2017 |
TBD |
| TA Webinar |
Homefront |
October 12, 2017 |
12:00pm PT |
| TA Webinar |
Ending the Silence |
October 12, 2017 |
TBD |
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Donate to NAMI California
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Send Program Inquiries To:
NAMI California Office: (916) 567-0163
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[email protected]
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