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Weekly News & Events
April 7, 2017
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Annual California Crisis Intervention Training Conference
August 23-24th
The annual statewide "California Crisis Intervention Training" Conference will take 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
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Location:
Hilton Costa Mesa
3050 Bristol Street
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
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Early Bird registration $150.00 until June 1, 2017
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For additional information, contact Marla Kingkade at [email protected] or call (619) 784-4011.
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Public Forum on Older Adults & Behavioral Health Needs
The California Mental Health Planning Council is hosting a public forum on older adults and behavioral health needs of the aging population during its
April meeting in San Jose. The Planning Council is trying to get the word out to have a robust discussion about the needs and available services for this population.
When: Friday, April 21, 2017
8:30 am - 12:00 pm
Where: Holiday Inn San Jose
1350 North 1st Street, San Jose, CA 95112 (Ballroom)
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Mental Health Matters Day
May 24, 2017
Save the Date!
Mental Health Matters Day: Building Momentum and Strength TOGETHER will take place on the East Side steps (Facing 15th Street) of the California State Capitol. Join the celebration on May 24 at 9:30 a.m. as we collaborate with mental health advocates from across the state to raise awareness about mental health.
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Upcoming NAMI Smarts for Advocacy Training & Regional Meeting in Sacramento-April 17th
NAMI California and NAMI Sacramento will hold a NAMI Smarts for Advocacy Training and Regional meeting on
Monday, April 17th in Sacramento. We would like to extend the invite to surrounding affiliates and members.
NAMI Smarts for Advocacy is a popular 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.
We have a couple of different modules and usually do a max of two per session. These meetings can also include a brief legislative breakdown and MHSA/Behavioral Health Panel discussion.
Module 1: Telling a compelling story that is inspiring and makes an "ask" in 90 seconds.
Module 2: Writing an effective email, making an elevator speech and making an impactful phone call.
Module 3: Orchestrating a successful meeting with an elected official.
The unique step-by-step, skill-building design of NAMI Smarts is effective with a wide range of participants-from those who are new to advocacy to individuals with more experience. Participants routinely share that they've never been able to condense their story or made a clear "ask" and, with NAMI Smarts, they were able to. Lobbyists who represent NAMI State Organizations or mental health coalitions love this program-they see participants come out confident and able to share their story in a way that moves policymakers.
NAMI California is training its own NAMI Smarts Train the Trainer team in D.C. at the end of April. That means that we can begin training teachers in all areas of the state soon after. That scheduling hasn't begun yet. To be eligible for the training, candidates need to have previously participated in a training such as the one being held in Sacramento on April 17th.
To register for the April 17th training in Sacramento or for more information please contact Marcel Harris at (916) 567-0163 or send an email to
[email protected]
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Children's Mental Health Spring Advocacy Day
May 1st in Sacramento
Spaces currently still available!
NAMI California in partnership with the California Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (CAL-ACAP) and United Advocates for Children and Families (UACF) will be hosting the May 1st event in Sacramento. This will be the 10th annual collaboration event among partners. We will be meeting at the Capitol to conduct legislative visits.
We hope you can join us for an impactful day of advocacy for children's mental health at the state capitol. This is a chance to join other enthusiastic people to discuss important issues with policy makers and their staff.
You will get the opportunity to combine your voice with additional voices of people from partnering organizations to support common legislative goals.
Stay tuned for an agenda and more information coming soon.
Please
click here
to view flyer.
Deadline to register is April, 24th, 2017
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Membership Survey Results & 2017 NAMI CA Tiered Bill List
With NAMI CA's members spread across most of California's diverse counties, it was important for our agency to prioritize legislative issues in a meaningful way. This year we used a new strategy for incorporating member input into this year's legislative priorities. We surveyed members via electronic communication (e-mail) utilizing a Survey Monkey survey requesting members to prioritize topics among those listed within the NAMI California Public Policy Platform.
For more information and to view the top 10 advocacy subjects members mentioned click
here
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By clicking on the above link you will be able to view the current NAMI CA list of Tiered Bills for the 2017-2018 Legislative session. More to come regarding next steps for advocacy engagement.
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Currently Accepting Board of Directors Nomination Applications
Deadline: May 1st, 2017
NAMI California is currently accepting nominations for our Board of Directors. Board candidates will be voted on by members at the Annual Conference in August and serve a three-year term. We are seeking qualified candidates who has experience working at the state level, has knowledge of mental health policy, insight into nonprofit organizational structure and governance, 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 click on the link below to complete the Board of Directors Nomination Online Application. The deadline to submit your application is
May 1, 2017. Applications will not be accepted after the deadline date.
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Affiliate Mini Grant Applications Due April 12th!
May is Mental Health Month
is coming up soon, and NAMI CA has the following opportunities and resources for Affiliates. We hope each Affiliate will find their own unique way to support May is Mental Health Month, and bring awareness to their communities about this important topic!
- Mini-Grants Available for Each Mind Matters & May is Mental Health Month Activities - Applications due April 12th! NAMI CA is offering affiliates the opportunity to coordinate an Each Mind Matters activity in honor of May is Mental Health Month! The selected affiliates receive a $1,000 stipend to host an activity that supports the EMM message and spreads awareness of the EMM movement. For more information, please Click Here.
- For NAMI on Campus High School (NCHS) and NAMI on Campus (NOC) College Clubs- Mini-Grants Available for Each Mind Matters & May is Mental Health Month Activities - Applications due April 12th! For Clubs, NAMI CA is offering mini-grants in the amount of $500 for clubs that are interested in hosting an awareness event on their campus or in their communities. For more information, please Click Here.
- Each Mind Matters- May Is Mental Health Month Resources and Toolkit. Each Mind Matters has put together a toolkit to help plan May is Mental Health Month events in your community. Click here for more information.
Whatever your affiliate chooses to do for
May Is Mental Health Month
, please share your photos, stories and quotes with us. We would love to hear about it! If you have questions on any of the above, please feel free to reach out to us at NAMI CA. Thank you!
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Program News
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Family/Peer Support Specialist Webinar Training Program
Apply Today: Currently Recruiting for 4th Cohort!
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, Trauma Informed Care, among others. 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 Fourth Cohort starting this month.
To take part in the program, a person must meet the following criteria (or both):
Individuals with Lived Experience or
Family Member and/or Loved One with Lived Experience.
Please note: Final date to sign up and turn in your Interest Form is Sunday, April 9, 2017.
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 if needed.
Questions?
Contact Community Engagement Coordinator, Zuleima Flores
(916) 567-0163
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Coming Soon: NAMI on Campus High School Online Format!
NAMI on Campus High School (NCHS) clubs are student-led clubs that raise mental health awareness and reduce stigma on high school campuses through peer led activities and education.
NAMI CA is excited to announce that NCHS will be going through a makeover to offer an easier, streamlined online start up process. The target date of this process is August 2017. NAMI CA will keep affiliates posted of the new format once more details are available and plan to offer webinars and technical assistance on the online process this summer.
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Each Mind Matters Webinars
Each Mind Matters is excited to announce a series of monthly webinars scheduled through June. Click here for a list of webinar dates, times and registration information.
For questions contact: Evan Oliva,
Assistant Program Manager
Each Mind Matters: California's Mental Health Movement.
Office: (916) 389-2624 Email:
[email protected]
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Fifth Annual Directing Change Screening
May 11th, 2017
Each Mind Matters, one of our CalMHSA Partners, presents the 5th Annual Directing Change film screening. The screening will take place on May 11th, 2017 at 11am. For more information regarding the Directing Change screening and for reservations please
Click Here
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NAMI News & Updates
Please note that the April 20th Program Directors' webinar
has been
cancelled
. The next scheduled webinar is the new Program Directors' orientation webinar on May 18th at 11:30am PT.
NAMI thanks you for all your hard work and leadership.
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Are You Ready for Mental Health Month in May?
During May, NAMI and the rest of the country will raise awareness of mental health. Each year we fight stigma, provide support, educate the public and advocate for equal care.
In 2017, NAMI will promote the theme "
Into Mental Health: Inspired, Informed, Involved" throughout all awareness events, including Mental Health Month. The campaign will focus on the power of starting inspiring conversations, getting informed to know the right thing to say and becoming involved with NAMI activities. W
e're asking everyone to join with us to say, "I'm in to mental health!"
As a NAMI leader, you play a significant role in growing the movement. NAMI has created resources you may use to make Mental Health Month as successful as possible:
- Message guide and style sheet
- Social media toolkit
- Sample press release
- Customizable flyer in Microsoft Word
- Graphics to download, print or share on social media
If you have any questions, please contact NAMI's communications team at [email protected].
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NAMI National Calls & Webinars
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New Program Directors |
5/18/17 |
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Send Program Inquiries To:
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IOOV, PTA, ETS, NAMI on Campus, Provider Education: Erik Villalobos -
[email protected]
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NAMI California Office: (916) 567-0163
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[email protected]
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