Weekly News & Events

February 17, 2017

GeneralNews
Directing Change Submissions Due March 1, 2017


Directing Change is part of Each Mind Matters: California's Mental Health Movement and statewide efforts to prevent suicide, reduce stigma and discrimination related to mental illness, and to promote the mental health and wellness of students. The goal is to promote mental health and prevent suicide by educating young people about the warning signs for suicide, mental health and how to help a friend through a film contest, and changing conversations about these topics in schools and communities through education, trainings and film viewings.  For more information please visit:  http://www.directingchange.org/
Mental Health Services Oversight & Accountability Commission February Meeting
The next meeting of the  Mental Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission (MHSOAC) will be Thursday, Feb. 23. Participants can attend the meeting in person or call in using the number and participant code. Click on the following link to view the  AGENDA. 

MHSOAC Commission Meeting
Thursday, Feb. 23
8:30 am - 3:00 pm
MHSOAC
1325 J St. Suite 1700 
Sacramento, CA 95814 
Call-In Number: 866-817-6550
Participant Code: 3190377 


The California Mental Health Planning Council is sponsoring a Workforce Education and Training Summit on March 9, 2017.  They are seeking information on what has worked as well as innovative strategies to address California's ongoing behavioral health workforce shortage. They are asking colleagues to please share the attached flyer. To register please click on the above flyer link for more information. 

Location: Courtyard Marriot Cal Expo, 1782 Tribute Road, Sacramento, CA 95815
Time: 8:00 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.
Keynote Speakers: The Honorable Ed Hernandez, (SD-22) Chair, CA Senate Committee on Health Marvin Southard, DSW, Professor of Practice, USC School of Social Work

Click here to view Wet Summit FLYER
Click here to register
Annual California Crisis Intervention Training Conference

Save the Date: August 23-24th

The annual statewide "California Crisis Intervention Training" Conference will be taking place August 23-24, 2017 in Costa Mesa, CA. Training topics will include: California CIT - Response to Mental Health through the Integration of Specialized Training and Community Resources, Law Enforcement Response - De-Escalation Training, Debriefing of the San Bernardino Terrorism Incident, Moving Forward with Laura's Law and Many More Training Topics! 

California Crisis Intervention Training (CIT)
Annual Statewide Training Update and Conference 2017
Believing in Change From Crisis to Collaboration
August 23-24, 2017
 
Location:  Hilton Costa Mesa
                 3050 Bristol Street
                 Costa Mesa CA 92626

Registration:  cacita.net
Early Bird registration $150.00 until June 1, 2017


Please click here  to view flyer. For additional information, please email Marla Kingkade at [email protected] or call (619) 784-4011.
ProgramNews
Program News
Important Family & Peer Program Training Information

NAMI CA would like to thank all the affiliates again for their patience and understanding this fiscal year with the training schedule for Family and Peer program trainings. NAMI CA has received the bridge funding from the Mental Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission (MHSOAC), and we are now able to announce that we will be offering a Peer-to-Peer state training and will be able to provide funding to affiliates to host local trainings.
 
We will be conducting the NAMI CA Peer-to-Peer training in Sacramento, CA. A training date has yet to be scheduled but the training will be occurring sometime in March or April 2017. Once a confirmed date is set, information (such as training date, application deadline, etc.) will be announced in the NAMI CA Weekly Report newsletter. Applications should be submitted to NAMI CA by fax (916) 567-1757 or by emailing them to [email protected] .  
 
In order for affiliates to receive funding to host a training, they will need to submit an application, a training budget, and a waitlist of participants that are ready to be trained (see below). NAMI CA will be able to provide technical assistance to the affiliate if needed, but the affiliate will be responsible for the main coordination of the training (recruiting trainees, collecting/screening applications, locating a training site, ordering meals, etc.). We anticipate these trainings to occur in March and April of 2017. The awarded affiliate will also agree to complete a follow up report and provide a training roster to NAMI CA within one week after the training. 

Grant applications must be submitted to NAMI CA no later than February 24, 2017.
 
NAMI CA thanks you for remaining flexible and patient as we waited to receive notice of receiving the bridge funding. We are here for any questions or concerns you may have; please do not hesitate to contact us at (916) 567-0163. 

Please click on links below to access above mentioned paperwork. 
Inaugural California Mental Health First Aid Summit

 
Inaugural California Mental Health First Aid Summit
March 17, 2017
Sacramento County Office of Education 10474 
Mather Boulevard, Mather CA 95655
9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
 
The National Council for Behavioral Health has partnered with the California Council of Community Behavioral Health Agencies to bring about the first Mental Health First Aid Summit for our state.  Programming will be geared for those who are Mental Health First Aid Trainers ( see draft agenda ). 

Trainers will learn about:
  • Bringing MHFA to Peace Officers
  • Working with school districts and educators
  • Updates regarding MHFA legislation, new initiatives, and advocacy
  • Effective marketing strategies
You'll also have the opportunity to share your experience and network with others in this field. Registration is free - space is limited! Please email CCCBHA Program Manager, Alicia Castaneda (  [email protected]) for more information, hotel room deals, and to register.
Conference NAMI CA 2017 Annual Conference


Register now and take advantage of our Early Bird Special for the 2017 NAMI California Annual Conference! The conference will take place August 25 & 26, 2017 at the Newport Beach Marriott Hotel & Spa in Newport Beach, California. More information coming soon.
 

Online Early Bird Registration

Early Bird Registration Form             

Click here for Hotel Reservations



Special Group Rate:
If you would like to register up to 4 or more people for the conference contact Eugenia Cervantes at (916) 567-0163 or [email protected]
Workshop Proposal Deadline (Friday,Feb 24th)

NAMI California is seeking proposals for presentations for our 2017 Annual Conference in Newport Beach, California on August 25th and 26th. The February 24, 2017  deadline for Workshop Proposals is fast approaching. We highly encourage workshop applications that incorporate and address diverse communities through dynamic strategies and programs including, Multimedia, Education/Training, Personal Stories, and Advocacy. Available workshop spaces are limited and will be reviewed by the Conference Program Committee.  

Please submit your emailed proposals to  [email protected] . 
 
To download application click here. 

Workshop areas of interest include:  

Transitional Aged Youth (T.A.Y.)
Workshops will focus on strategies and best practices for educators, early identification and intervention, and reducing stigma and discrimination for ages 18-24.
 
Criminal Justice
Workshops will focus on strategies around incorporating and partnering with the law enforcement, the justice system, and other criminal justice sectors.
 
Strengthening NAMI
Workshops will focus on best practices in Board development, organizational financial management, and expanding access to NAMI education programs through technology.
 
Consumer and Family Engagement/Recovery Practices
Workshops will focus on strengthening our voice as a unified organization of lived experiences, increase visibility and impact, and promote mental health wellness and recovery.
 
Advocacy
Workshops will focus on new and innovative ways to advocate, current policies and their impact on all levels (local, state and nation wide), and training tools to effectively utilize grassroots advocacy efforts.
 
Engaging Diverse Communities
Workshops will focus on Workshops will be focused on strength-based approaches and best practices to engage diverse communities, increase access to programs and services, and reduce the stigma and discrimination among diverse populations.
  Send Program Inquiries To:
  NAMI California Office:  (916) 567-0163 
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