Weekly News & Events

July 6th, 2017
NAMI California Annual Statewide Conference


August 25-26, 2017 Newport Beach, CA
 
The NAMI CA Annual Conference is right around the corner, have you registered? This year's conference will take place August 25 & 26, 2017 at the Newport Beach Marriott Hotel & Spa in Newport Beach, California. Registration closes August 11, 2017.   

The following links will provide you with more information regarding Conference. 

July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month

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]. 
Your Voice Matters, Share Your Story!
Your voice matters and sharing your story will help protect access to mental health care for all Americans.  NAMI has been collecting stories and we encourage every member to share more. This is a way we can collect stories to share with our policy makers and help them be more aware of the impacts their decisions have on our mental health.   

NAMI set up a Survey Monkey link  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MHCoverageStory 
where Members can share their stories here, which we can share on social media, in alerts, and so on. The survey also asks for permission to share, whether they want to remain anonymous, etc. This short survey seeks information from members regarding how mental health coverage has helped you and what would happen if you didn't have coverage. 

Click here to take or share survey. 
MHSOAC Upcoming Meetings

Monday, July 10, 2017
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
1325 J Street, Suite 1700
Sacramento, CA 95814

Call-In Number: 866-810-5695
Participant Code: 9546397
Agenda: Open dialogue on the following strategies:
  • Innovation Planning and Approval Process
  • Technical Assistance and Transparency Tools
Wednesday, July 12, 2017
9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
1325 J Street, Suite 1700 
Sacramento, CA 95814
Call-In Number: 1-866-817-6533
Participation Code: 1189021
(Agenda)

Wednesday, July 12, 2017
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
1325 J Street, Suite 1700 
Sacramento, CA 95814
Call-In Number: 1-866-817-6533
Participation Code: 1189021
(Agenda)

Subcommittee on Innovation Meeting #3
Monday, July 17, 2017
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center (South Tower)
Briskin Executive Conference Room - Suite 2724
8700 Gracie Allen Drive
Los Angeles, CA  90048
Call-In Number: 866-810-5695
Participant Code: 9546397
Agenda:  Complete open dialogue on strategies discussed from Meeting #2 and recommend proposed actions 
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.
New NCHS Online Format Available!


NAMI CA is very excited to announce that the NAMI on Campus High School (NCHS) club start up process is  now available online! There will be an upcoming NAMI CA webinar for the Affiliates regarding the introduction of the new NCHS online start up process.
 
We will provide an overview of the new process in detail during the informational webinar and hope that you can participate. The webinar is scheduled for Friday, July 14th, 2017 from 10am - 11am. For those of you who cannot attend, we will be recording the webinar and will provide a link to listen after the webinar. If you are unable to attend the webinar you can review the NCHS Online Start-Up Guide for Affiliates  on how to complete the startup process.
 
Topics that we will cover in the webinar include:
  • Explaining what the NCHS program is
  • Process to start a club
  • Roles of NAMI CA
  • Roles of the Affiliate
  • Q & A
Register for the Webinar:
To register for the webinar, please click here . After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information on how to join the webinar.
 
Thank you again for your interest in bringing the NCHS program to your area! Please feel free to contact,   Erik Villalobos, Education Coordinator, with any questions you may have regarding NCHS or the upcoming webinar at  [email protected] . 
New Mental Health Resources for the LGBTQ+ Community

 

  Each Mind Matters  (EMM)  recently 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. EMM believes these could be useful tools for your organization and the community you serve. Here are a few ways to promote these new resources in your community: 
  • Share them at your office, at community events and fairs, or at any event your organization may participate in.
  • Send copies to local providers and any cultural task forces or committees in your county.
  • Contact organizations that are planning Pride celebrations or other cultural outreach events and share information and materials with them.
  • Provide links to these resources on your website or share them through your social media channels.
  • Share information about upcoming cultural celebrations by adding them to the Events Page on the Each Mind Matters website.
Directing Change: Films by Youth for Diverse Communities
As part of the Directing Change Program and Film Contest ( www.DirectingChange.org ) youth created short films that explore how different cultures view suicide prevention and mental health. All films  for diverse communities  can be viewed and downloaded at no cost.  Here is a small selection of films addressing gender and for LGBTQ youth.
If you would like to learn more about how to use these videos, see EMM's Directing Change Tip Sheet .

In addition, visit the Each Mind Matters website for  stories of hope and recovery  for the LGBTQ community and the  Walk in Our Shoes  website for a youth friendly animated vignette.


NAMI News & Updates
Updated NAMI Documents

NAMI has released their updated 2017 In a Blink Document. This document lists the program managers at NAMI and how to contact them for any program questions. 

To download the 2017 version, please click below:
NAMI has also released a manual timeline that states the current program manual version and when the expected review year will be. 

To download the timeline, please click below:
Ending the Silence TA Call

NAMI's ETS technical assistance call will be Thursday, July 13, 2017, 9:00am-10:00am PT.

Because Parents & Teachers as Allies (PTA) will be moving under ETS, NAMI will merge the calls for these programs and dedicate this one to an update on this transition process.  Watch the recorded webinar if you can't join: Within a few days of the webinar, the recording will be available online on the TA Calls & Recordings section of the Extranet. Please note that this website is where all recorded webinars and calls are posted-you don't need an email with a link from NAMI to view them. Simply bookmark or favorite this website in your internet browser and check it within a couple of days of any webinar you miss.

Agenda
1. Welcome 
2. ETS research study update
3. PTA to ETS update 
4. Expansion details
7. Q&A

How to join
 NAMI is using an Adobe Connect virtual classroom for the session and it requires both a computer and a telephone line.  Please join the meeting using the link below 10 minutes early if this is your first time using Adobe Connect ( instructions on this process ).

Join the meeting: https://nami.adobeconnect.com/ets/    
1. Select Enter as a Guest
2. Type in your name
3. Select Enter Room
4. To join the audio portion, when prompted, enter a phone number and Adobe will call you. 

To join by phone only: If you aren't near a computer or you're unable to log in via computer, please call: (888) 858-6021 and use code 73266220# to join the audio-only call.

Moderator: Jennifer Rothman
Please email NAMI if you have any questions.  [email protected]
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 9 AM (PST)
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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