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Weekly News & Events
April 21, 2017
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Help Design the No Place Like Home Program
Attend a Regional Workshop!
The Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) is seeking public input on  the design of the new No Place Like Home (NPLH) Program -- a program for counties to fund the development of permanent supportive housing for people living with mental illness who are chronically homeless, at risk of chronic homelessness, or homeless.
The following workshops present the program design in the "draft program guidelines," which will be available on the Department's NPLH web page on or around April 28, 2017. Please register now to attend.
Regional Workshop Dates and Locations
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REDDING
May 4, 2017
9AM-12PM
City Hall
777Cypress Ave.
Redding, CA 96001
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RIVERSIDE
May 8, 2017
1-4PM
Public Library
9556 Magnolia Ave.
Riverside, CA 92503
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OAKLAND
May 11, 2017
1-4PM
Commission Board Room
1619 Harrison Street
Oakland, CA 94612
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WEBINAR
May 19, 2017
9AM-12PM
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VISALIA
May 22, 2017
1-4PM
Chambers Room
2800 W. Burrel Ave.
Visalia, CA 93291
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MHSOAC Commission Meeting & Upcoming Bay Area Forum
MHSOAC Commission Meeting (
Agenda)
April 27th, 2017 (9am-2:45pm)
Sacramento County Office of Education David P. Meaney Education Center, Board Room 10474 Mather Blvd., Mather, CA 95655
Call-in Number: 866-817-6550; Code: 3190377
MHSOAC Criminal Justice/Mental Health Project Bay Area Community Forum
Bay Area Black Health Care Forum
Saturday, April 29, 2017 (11am-3pm)
New Providence Baptist Church
218 Granada Ave
San Francisco, CA 94112
This forum will focus on issues within the African-American community around mental health and justice involvement and culturally competent methods of outreach, engagement and service delivery.
New Providence Baptist Church will be hosting a welcome brunch beginning at 10 a.m., with the Forum starting at 11 a.m.
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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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Mental Health Matters Day
May 24, 2017
Join us as we celebrate Mental Health Month!
9:30 A.M.-2 P.M. Wednesday, May 24 at the State Capitol (East side)
We believe passionately in the power of awareness, action and change to better the lives of those with mental health challenges. Speaking up about mental health is an essential part of battling stigma, and our voices are amplified when we speak up together. By hosting Mental Health Matters Day, we continue to strengthen our community and the movement towards ending stigma.
This is a free event! Prepare for outdoor seating, bring folding chairs and picnic seating.
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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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May is Mental Health Matters Month!
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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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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 National Calls & Webinars
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| TA Call |
Parents & Teachers as Allies |
5/11/17 |
TBA |
| TA Call |
Connection |
5/11/17 |
TBA |
| Webinar |
New Program Directors |
5/18/17 |
11:30am PT |
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Send Program Inquiries To:
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- NAMI California Office: (916) 567-0163
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Donate to NAMI California
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[email protected]
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