Weekly News & Events

June 21, 2017
NAMI California Annual Statewide Conference


August 25-26, 2017 Newport Beach, CA
 
Have you registered 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. 




 
Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month-Capitol Advocacy Day

July 18th, 2017
State Capitol, Sacramento CA 
9 am-1 pm  

Bebe Moore Campbell believed that no matter what background, ethnicity or neighborhood one came from--everyone deserves access to information and support. She advocated tirelessly in laying the foundation to eliminate stigma around mental health in order to help all communities move forward.
 
In honor of Bebe Moore, NAMI California invites you to participate in this year's Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness-Capitol Advocacy Day, in Sacramento on Tuesday, July 18, 2017. 
 
You will have an opportunity to advocate for NAMI CA legislative priorities and specific programs that you feel all peers and families need and should have access to.
 
We invite NAMI members from diverse communities to the State Capitol to take part in a day of learning about advocacy, meeting with other advocates from across California, and speaking with CA district representatives. Attendees will experience advocacy first hand, and will be provided with training on how to present the issues you wish to discuss with your local policy maker.  
 
In preparation for this advocacy day, please click here  to fill out the application and return your completed application to [email protected] by June 26, 2017. 
 
If you have questions, comments or concerns, you are welcome to contact me directly at (916) 567-0163 or [email protected]. 
 
To learn more about Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month  click here.
July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month

As NAMI comes off a successful May is Mental Health Month, let's continue that momentum as we prepare to celebrate National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month in July. 
 
For Minority Mental Health Month, NAMI will continue to promote the theme of "Into Mental Health: Inspired, Informed, Involved." The campaign focuses on the power of starting inspiring conversations, getting informed to know the right thing to say and encouraging people to proudly proclaim that they are #IntoMentalHealth!
 
As a NAMI leader, you play a significant role in growing the movement. We have prepared some resources for NAMI Affiliates and State Organizations to use to make #MinorityMentalHealth month successful.
  • Message guide and style sheet
  • Awareness graphics to download, print or share on social media
  • Customizable flyer in Microsoft Word
  • Sample press release
  • Sample mayoral/gubernatorial proclamation and community partner letter
(You may be prompted to log in first.)
 
If you have any questions, please contact NAMI's communications team at [email protected]. 
 

Now Available: New Mental Health Resources for the LGBTQ+ Community

Each Mind Matters  just introduced new mental health materials for three key segments of the LGBTQ+ population: youth/young adults, older adults, and (coming soon) providers working with Latino youth. Explore these resources by clicking on links below. 

The  brochure discusses caring for your mental health as an LGBTQ+ young adult, including information on sexual orientation, gender identity, and coming out; healthy relationships; common mental health challenges and their symptoms.

The guide provides information on mental health for older LGBT adults, including considerations around caregiving, legal affairs, rejection and discrimination, and getting the support you need as you move into older adulthood.  
Mental Health 101 in San Gabriel Valley


Mental Health 101 is a FREE presentation for the public designed for general audiences with special attention centered on the uniqueness of multicultural communities. This program is devoted to give individuals an opportunity to learn about mental illness through an informative presentation, short videos and personal testimonies that represent a variety of cultures, beliefs, and values.  

Participants will learn the signs and symptoms of mental illness and are given ideas about how to help themselves, friends or family members who may need support through the lens of their own cultural and personal experience. 

Upcoming Seminars: 

Thursday, June 29, 2017 
(7:00 pm-9:00 pm) 
San Gabriel Valley LGBTQ Center 
2607 S. Santa Anita Ave. Arcadia, CA 91006
Click here for more information. 

Friday, June 30, 2017
(1:45 pm-3:00 pm)
Arcadia Mental Health Center
330 Live Oak Ave, Arcadia, CA 91006
Click here for more information. 
Community Forum Planning Workgroup 
Teleconference Meeting 
  
The purpose of this meeting is to hear and discuss the proposed date and location of a planned MHSOAC Community Forum in Los Angeles and to continue the discussion regarding the purpose and vision of that planned Community Forum, then determine the structure of the day. It also gives community members a chance to share what community forums should look like moving forward and the importance of keeping these forums going. 

(TELECONFERENCE)
Wednesday, June 28th, 2017 
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM 
Call-In Number 1-866-817-6533; Participation Code 1189021

Click here to view agenda. 
School-Based Mental Health Services for Children in Early Education Subcommittee Meeting   

The Mental Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission (MHSOAC) will be holding their second Subcommittee Workgroup Meeting for the Schools and Mental Health Project on  June 30, 2017 in Riverside, CA.  Please click here to view flyer.

Topic: School-Based Mental Health Services for Children in Early Education
Date: Friday, June 30th 2017
Time: 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM (Lunch is provided)
Location: Riverside County Department of Mental Health
Rustin Conference Center 2085 Rustin Avenue, Riverside, CA 92507

To view agenda please click here.

Stakeholder engagement and feedback is an important aspect of this project so we hope you can join us on June 30.  If you have questions about the project and/or the upcoming meeting, please contact Kai LeMasson at [email protected]. You may also visit the MHSOAC website to learn more about the project and past meetings/activities at http://mhsoac.ca.gov/school-based-mental-health-services-children-early-education .

Please RSVP by June 23 if you will be attending
NAMI News & Updates
Update on Family & Peer Program Training's

NAMI CA is currently finalizing a contract with the Mental Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission (MHSOAC) to conduct family and peer program trainings, starting in the next couple of months. We will be sending out a survey in the next month or so to query the affiliate field on which program trainings are needed and where, and will then create a training schedule for the year based off of that.
 
We appreciate everyone's patience as NAMI CA has worked through obtaining this funding that will allow us to hold trainings and many other important projects to better serve affiliates, peers, and families for the next 3 years. We will share more info as soon as it is available.
Updated 2017 NAMI Policy Documents

NAMI National has updated the following policy documents for 2017: Operating Policies, Cultural Adaptation and Translation Procedure, and Non-De-Certification Process. You can click on each of the documents below to download them.

Thank you to those who joined NAMI for the June Program Directors' webinar!
For those who were unable to join, you can watch the webinar recording using the following link:  https://nami.adobeconnect.com/p90c4mf1f8gx/ 

The webinar featured a representative from the National Council sharing information on Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) and how NAMI and the National Council can support each other through programs. A representative from NAMI Minnesota also shared her experience offering MHFA.
 
The next Program Directors' webinar,  is scheduled for August 17th at 11:30 am PT. 
Upcoming NAMI National Webinars

Type Program Date Time
TA Webinar Connection July 6, 2017 TBD
TA Webinar
 Family-to-Family July 12, 2017 TBD
TA Webinar
 Homefront July 13, 2017 TBD
TA Webinar
 Ending the Silence July 13, 2017 TBD
TA Webinar
 Family Support Group Facilitators July 27, 2017 TBD
Webinar Directors, Coordinators, Executive Directors August 17, 2017 11:30am PST
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