Weekly News & Events

November 10, 2016

School-Based Mental Health Services for Children in Early Education 
 
Project Information and Invitation to Participate:
The Mental Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission (MHSOAC) is launching its "School-Based Mental Health Services for Children in Early Education" project by hosting the first subcommittee workgroup meeting to identify and discuss the individual and school-based challenges to identifying and treating young children with mental health needs.

Tuesday, December 6, 2016
12:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Greater Sacramento Urban League
3725 Marysville Blvd.
Sacramento, California    

Download more information  here.
Please RSVP for the subcommittee workgroup meeting by December 01 .
Project contacts: Kai LeMasson (Kai.LeMasson@mhsoac.ca.gov)
Fred Molitor (Fred.Molitor@mhsoac.ca.gov
Federal Task Force on Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders
 

On October 27, 2016, the White House Task Force on Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders released a new report outlining federal actions and tools to improve parity implementation and recommendations to further improve parity enforcement. 
 
To learn more about the Task Force's work go here.
 
Read the White House Fact Sheet on the Task Force here.
 
Notable Actions and Recommendations:
  • $9.3 million dollars will be awarded by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to states to help enforce mental health parity.
  • A new federal online portal to help people understand their parity rights and file complaints.
  • A new Consumer Guide to Disclosure Rights: Making the Most of Your Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Benefits.
  • Recommendation that Congress eliminate a provision that permits self-insured non-federal government plans to opt out of parity.
Action Opportunities for NAMI Leaders!
  • Contact your state Department of Insurance and offer to work with them to help strengthen parity enforcement.
For more information or to read the full White House Parity Task Force Memo please click here
Nominations for NAMI California Board of Directors
 
NAMI California is accepting nominations for our Board of Directors. Board candidates will be voted on by members at the Annual Conference and serve three-year terms. We are seeking qualified candidates who have experience as an individual or family member living with mental illness, knowledge of mental health policy, insight into nonprofit organizational structure, and/or legal, financial or fundraising experience. Board candidates must share a commitment to help all those affected by mental illness and a passion for NAMI California's mission. Please complete and return this form by  November 30, 2016

Two MHSOAC Committees Accepting Applications
The Mental Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission is now accepting applications for two of its committees:

Client and Family Leadership Committee (CFLC) 

Cultural and Linguistic Competence Committee (CLCC)   

The deadline for Submission of Application: 
11/16/2016
ProgramNewsProgram News
 Family/Peer Support Specialist Webinar Training Program
 
The Family/Peer Support Specialist Webinar Training program is devoted to giving peers and family members an opportunity to learn about educational skills such as the Recovery Model, Communication Skills, and Trauma Informed Care. All webinar training sessions are guided by trained presenters and provide opportunities for live participant interaction. The goal of this program is to provide individuals with lived experience as a peer or family member Behavioral Health educational training, one-on-one career counseling, and support to volunteer or work in the Behavioral Health Field. 

Interested in taking part in this program?

Apply Today!
NAMI California is currently recruiting for the Third Cohort starting in January 2017.
To take part in the program, a person should fit one of the following criteria (or both):
  • Individuals with lived experience
  • Family Member and/or Loved One with lived experience
Training Details:
Orientation Date (s): TBD (December 2016)
Location:  Webinar Training 
Time: 6:00PM-8:00PM 

Time Commitment, Expectations & Support for Participants:
  • Participants will need to attend 2 weekly webinar sessions (Monday and Wednesday) that are each 2.5 hours long.
  • Training program consists of 70 hours training that include 19 webinar sessions and assignments.
  • Send completed Interest Form to Community Engagement Coordinator, Zuleima Flores.
  • A designated Program Coordinator will offer support to participants.
  • Career counseling and support will be provided.
Questions?
Contact Community Engagement Coordinator, Zuleima Flores ( Zuleima@namica.org)

Click here to download and complete an interest form. 
Update on NAMI CA Peer and Family Trainings

NAMI CA would like to thank all affiliates for their patience this fiscal year with the training schedule for family and peer program trainings. NAMI CA is in process of negotiating bridge funding with the Mental Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission (MHSOAC), while we await the Request for Proposal for the next 3 years of funding to be released. The bridge funding, while at a significant reduction of the previous contract amounts, will allow NAMI CA to coordinate some trainings. We anticipate these trainings taking place in the first quarter of 2017, and will provide more information on requesting trainings in the coming weeks. 

Thank you again for your patience and understanding. 
  Reporting NAMI Education Program Data
 
Reporting the data collected from classes, support groups and trainings to the NAMI Data Collection Site is extremely important. Reporting helps NAMI California provide more data to obtain funding so that we can provide trainings for NAMI's Signature Programs. 

We understand that navigating the reporting site can be challenging, but we are here to help if any assistance is needed with navigating the Data Collection Site. If you have any questions or need any assistance, please do not hesitate to contact NAMI California at (916) 567-0163.
 
Need to Report NAMI Class or Training Data?  Please follow this link: www.nami.org/programdata
 Reporting Trainings to NAMI California and NAMI National

It is very important for all affiliates to report any NAMI Signature Program trainings that they will be conducting to NAMI California and to NAMI National. All trainings should be reported to NAMI National via the Extranet at least 6 weeks prior to the training and to NAMI California at least 1 month  before the training.
 
To report to NAMI California, please submit the NAMI CA Training Notification Form  via email to erik@namica.org  or by fax at (916) 567-1757.
 
For instructions on how to report to National through the Extranet, please click here .
NAMI Provider Education 4-hr Seminar


If you missed the NEW Provider Education 4-hr seminar on Tuesday, November 1st please contact NAMI California to receive the link and materials needed.
 
In order to be eligible for this new format, you must be 1) a trained Provider Education teacher and 2) have taught at least 1 PE course. You will need to be able to provide the date that you were trained as a PE teacher and the date of one of your courses.
 
If you have any questions or would like to request the webinar link and materials, please contact Erik Villalobos, Education Coordinator at   erik@namica.org
NAMI on Campus Interest Form Survey


NAMI California is preparing our 2017 training schedule for the NAMI on Campus High School program. Please complete the following survey to let us know if your affiliate is interested in bringing a NCHS training to your community. 
 
 
Please note: We will be compiling a list of affiliates and will determine training locations based on readiness, school district support, student interest, and schedules.
 
NAMI on Campus High School Clubs are student-led clubs that raise mental health awareness and reduce stigma on their campuses and in their community through fun activities and education. Students will gain leadership experience, participate in NAMI, promote mental health and wellness, learn to plan exciting activities/events and much more. A critical component of the program is having strong school district support and engagement.
 
The program operates in the following way:
 
1. NAMI CA conducts a full-day training for student club leaders, their advisors and affiliates (The training day is required before clubs may form.)
 
2. The student clubs then officially launch their clubs on their high school campuses, with support from their local affiliates.
 
3. NAMI CA collects data from advisors, provides technical assistance and support to the affiliates, schools and clubs.
 
If you have any questions, please contact Erik Villalobos, Education Coordinator at erik@namica.org
 
If you feel that there is a high interest for this program in your area please contact Erik Villalobos, Education Coordinator at erik@namica.org .   
AdvocacyNewsAdvocacy News
  Mental Health Reform: Tell the Senate to Act Now!

Mental illness is still being denied by insurers at more than 2 times the rate of physical illness. People aren't getting the mental health care they need when they need it.

Mental Health Reform, S. 2680, will help. But, time is running out.

Take 2 minutes on Tuesday, November 15th.
Call your Senators and  Tell them to demand a vote on S.2680 now.  Call (202) 224-3121,  Press #1,  Enter your zip code. 

For more information on S.2680 click here.  
 
The next NAMI Smarts for Advocacy Training and Regional Meeting will be held on Friday, December 2nd in Fresno. NAMI Smarts for Advocacy is a hands-on advocacy training program that helps people living with mental illness, friends and family transform their passion and lived experience into skillful grassroots advocacy.

Whenever we hold these meetings we also reach out to local Behavioral Health staff to learn how members can be more involved with the MHSA public planning process. Attendees will receive information on NAMI California's legislative priorities as well as have the opportunity to learn how to contact local policymakers and tools to conduct a successful meeting.  
 
NAMI Smarts Training and Regional Meeting
Friday, December 2nd, 2016
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
California State University-Fresno (Room TBD) 
5241 N Maple Ave, Fresno, CA 93740

To RSVP, please contact Marcel Harris at marcel@namica.org.
 
NAMI California Advocacy Network (CAN!) Webinar & Call

If you missed the October 27th, NAMI California Advocacy Network Webinar and Call please visit the link below to view recording: 

To receive  materials covered during this call, email Marcel Harris ( marcel@namica.org).   
November 17th MHSOAC Commission Meeting in Sacramento

The next  Mental Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission meeting (MHSOAC) will take place Thursday, November 17th. Participants can attend the meeting in person or call in using the number and participant code listed below. 


9:00 A.M. - 4:40 P.M. 
MHSOAC Offices 
1325 J Street, Suite 1700 Sacramento, CA 95814

Call-In Number: 866-817-6550
Participant Code: 3190377                        
NAMIUpdatesNAMI News & Updates


An orientation webinar for NEW NAMI Program Directors/Coordinators or Executive Directors is scheduled for Thursday, November 17th at 11:30 a.m. PT .  This is an opportunity for those new to their role to become familiar with national resources and staff supporting NAMI signature programs.  Important: This is specifically for NEW PDs and is different from our topic-based PD Technical Assistance webinars.
 
Register
To register for the orientation, please email the following information to jerickson@nami.org  
*  Name
*  NAMI State Organization
*  NAMI signature programs you oversee
*  NAMI signature programs you are interested in implementing (if applicable)
 
How to Join
NAMI National will be using Adobe Connect for this webinar, which requires a computer in addition to a telephone line. Please see the attachment for instructions on using Adobe Connect. The link to connect to the meeting can be found below.
 
 
Agenda
  1. Welcome
  2. Announcements from NAMI
  3. Top 10 things you need to know
  4. Q&A
Moderator & Presenters
  • Julie Erickson, Program Manager, NAMI Family Support Group & NAMI In Our Own Voice
  • NAMI Education Team
Please email Julie or the NAMI Education Team ( namieducation@nami.org) if you have any questions. 


IMPORTANT: NAMI National is postponing the NAMI Family Support Group webinar that was previously scheduled for Thursday, November 10th.

A new date will be determined and sent in a new webinar invite. NAMI National apologizes for this inconvenience.  
The NAMI 360 training course is available as an online, self-paced training. Approved trainees may take the training at their own pace and at a time that works for them. 

Once you register, we will ask your Board President or Executive Director to approve your access to the data and then you will receive the link to continue with the training. You will not be able to take the training until you are approved.

The registration link for this course is below.

If you have questions about the training or any trouble registering, please contact us at memberservices@nami.org.
NAMI California Conference Materials

Did you miss a previous NAMI California Conference or are you interested in seeing a speaker or workshop again? 

You can purchase CD's/MP3's or download the PowerPoint presentations using the links below. 

 
(PowerPoint Presentations)
Upcoming NAMI National Calls & Webinars
Type
Program
Date
Time
Webinar
NAMI Program Directors & Coordinators
Thursday, November 17th
11:30am PST
  Send Program Inquiries To:
  NAMI California Office:  (916) 567-0163 
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