Weekly News & Events-9.6.17

Weekly News & Events

September 6th, 2017

2018 NAMI California Annual Conference

Please join us for next year's conference (June 1-2, 2018)

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spa

1 Old Golf Course Rd, Monterey, CA 93940

To register for Early Bird Registration and to book your hotel click here.

Please note: 2017 Conference highlights and materials will be available late September.

NAMI CA Family & Diverse Training Surveys

NAMI CA is preparing the 2017/2018 Training Schedule for Family trainings (F2F, Basics, Homefront, and FSG) and Diverse trainings (Peer-to-Peer, Persona a Persona, Mental Health 101, De Familia a Familia, and Conexion). In this current contract, the objective is to specifically reach diverse audiences through the Peer-to-Peer program.

We would like to hear feedback from the affiliates to find out which training programs are most needed and in what areas. The links for both surveys are located below. We will also send the links directly through email to affiliate Presidents and Executive Directors as well. Also included below our tips from NAMI CA and NAMI National on how to recruit for program leaders.

Please submit your responses to the surveys by September 29th. We are anticipating that trainings will begin after October 2017. Again we would like to thank you for your patience during this process and look forward to conducting these trainings.

Minority Mental Health Affiliate Activity Mini-Grants

Are you planning to organize an event in your community or collaborate with another organization during one of the following Heritage Months to enhance public awareness around mental illness and mental health?

November 2017- American Indian Heritage Month
February 2018- Black History Month
May 2018- Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
June 2018- LGBTQ Pride Month

NAMI California is pleased to announce that we will continue to support the work of the affiliates year round by offering grants to conduct events during the four heritage months mentioned above.

Up to 10 Affiliates will receive a $1000 stipend to host an activity that will enhance public awareness of mental illness. Affiliates can select up to two heritage months to host events. NAMI CA will review and award one or all proposed events to affiliates who apply. Further information about the process to apply is located in the hyperlinked application.

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis . However, applications must be submitted within 2 months prior to the planned event for logistical processing.

Process:

Affiliates that are prepared and have the capacity to host an event in one or two of the heritage months mentioned above can complete the application 2 months prior to the event (or the first planned event).

Affiliates must be located in counties which contribute to CalMHSA; if you are unsure if your county contributes, please contact Zuleima Flores at [email protected]

NAMI CA will review all applications and award affiliates with the event plans that are on track to be the most diverse and have the most local impact to receive the mini-grant.

NAMI CA will notify the awarded affiliates 1-2 weeks after submitted application.

Awarded affiliates must complete their event and send NAMI CA a post-event report (NAMI CA will provide this in worksheet form and will be approximately 2-3 pages) within 5 working days after the event.

To view and complete an application please click here.

Questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Zuleima Flores, Community Engagement Coordinator by calling (916) 567-0163 or sending an email to [email protected]

August Homefront Webinar Cancelled

Please note that the August NAMI Homefront webinar was cancelled. The next scheduled webinar is Thursday, October 12, 2017 at 12:00 pm PT.

NCHS/NOC Mini-Grants Available

NAMI CA is offering mini-grants in the amount of $500 to NAMI on Campus High School (NCHS) Clubs and NAMI on Campus (NOC) Clubs who are interested in hosting a mental health awareness event on their campus or in their communities. Events must take place between October 1st, 2017 and May 31st, 2018.

For more information and for the application for the mini-grants, please click on the link below. Applications are due 2 months prior to your event. If you have any questions please feel free to contact Erik Villalobos, Education Coordinator at [email protected] .

2017-2018 NCHS/NOC Mini-Grant Application

Annual Fall Advocacy & Collaboration Conference

California Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, National Alliance on Mental Illness California, United Advocates for Children and Families, are proud to host the Annual Fall Advocacy and Collaboration Conference. We warmly invite you to participate in this opportunity to learn about current legislative issues in California and to take part in the developing of a mutual advocacy agenda for the 2017-2018 legislative cycle.

When: November 11, 2017 ( 9am - 3pm)

Where: California Yacht Club
Fireside Room & Epicurean Room

4469 Admiralty Way
Marina Del Rey, Ca 90292

Complimentary continental breakfast and lunch will be served.

FREE to Attend

Online registration ends Monday, November 6, 2017

For questions and to register online please contact:
Marcel Harris, Statewide Organizer, NAMI California

Email: [email protected]

Suicide Awareness Film Screening in Sacramento

The CA Mental Health Planning Council is co-sponsoring a screening of the award winning full-length feature film, The S Word. The director, as well as an individual featured in the film, will be available for audience discussion after the screening. Folks will be on hand to help any individuals who are triggered as a result of the subject matter. This film is not appropriate for individuals younger than high school age.

When: Wednesday, October 18th, 2017 (3:30pm)

Where: The Crest Theater 1013 K Street, Sacramento, CA 95814

Register at: www.eventbrite.com/e/the-s-word-film-screening-tickets-36832724671