Weekly News & Events

September 20th, 2017
Health and Resilience: The Psychological Harm of Anti-Immigrant Policies WEBINAR

TODAY at 11am


As NAMI California strives to become a stronger organization, we have made diversity and inclusion one of our strategic priorities . We recognizes that NAMI CA's growth and strength depend upon our ability to meaningfully engage and empower all communities. As our work moves forward we will focus on engaging diverse communities and strive to reach individuals from all of our communities. We will continue to engage and reach those affected by mental illness through support groups, training, educational sessions and advocacy. 

In order to help our communities thrive, discussions around mental health awareness, models of wellness and resources must be made available for all. 

You are welcome to join this very important conversation, hosted by the California Immigrant Health Network, this webinar will provide an opportunity to listen and learn from directly impacted people, identify mental health services available to California immigrants, and learn about models of care to address the mental and physical well-being of immigrants. 

Presenters: 
To register for the Webinar please click here . 
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

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.
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 including 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] .

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

To view and complete an application please click here. 

Questions? 
Please contact Zuleima Flores, Community Engagement Coordinator,  by calling (916) 567-0163 or sending an email to [email protected]
NAMI Advocacy Alert: Health Reform Bill

   

Senators Bill Cassidy (R-LA) and Lindsey Graham (R-SC) just introduced a new bill that is even more dangerous for people living with mental illness.
 
With any health reform bill, NAMI asks the simple question , "Will Americans have more mental health coverage and better care?" With the Graham-Cassidy bill, the answer is unequivocally no.
 
While it is being promoted as offering more flexibility, their bill will make it harder for people to get psychiatric medications, case management, and mental health services-and other people with mental illness will lose their coverage entirely.
 
The Graham-Cassidy Bill:
  • Allows states to drop the requirement to cover mental health care. Today, Exchange plans are required to cover essential health benefits, which include treatment for mental health and substance use conditions. Under this bill, each state will have the freedom to drop or change these requirements, putting mental health benefits at risk.
  • Shifts Medicaid funding to a "per capita cap" system.Shifting to per capita cap funding (a fixed amount of funding per person) may sound reasonable, but would not keep up with growth in costs and needs. This will force states to cut Medicaid services and eligibility, which will harm children and adults with mental illness.
  • Effectively ends Medicaid expansion. One in three people covered by Medicaid expansion plans lives with a mental health or substance use condition. Under this bill, Medicaid expansion will be converted to a smaller,temporary block grant that states could use for health coverage or any other health purpose, with no guarantee of mental health coverage.
  • Reduces help to purchase health insurance. Block grants will provide a fixed amount of temporary federal funding to replace insurance subsidies, severely cutting federal help for people to buy insurance. This will leave many people unable to afford the coverage they need for mental health treatment.
Tell your members of Congress vote NO on the Graham-Cassidy Bill.
 
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]
Upcoming MHSOAC Meetings
 
September 28th, 2017
9:00AM to 4:40PM
Darrell Steinberg Conference Room
1325 J Street, Suite 1700
Sacramento, CA, 95814
Call-In Number: 866-817-6550
Participant Code: 3190377

September 29th, 2017 
9:00AM to1:00PM
MHSOAC Steinberg Conference Room
1325 J Street, Suite 1700 Sacramento, CA 95814

Save the Date: Community Forum
Saturday, October 28, 2017
9:30AM to 4:00PM
Topic:  Discuss the Impact and Progress of the Mental Health Services Act (Prop 63).
Tentative Location: Los Angeles City College
Upcoming NAMI Calls/Webinars

Type
Program
Date
Time
TA Webinar Basics November 9, 2017 9:00am
TA Webinar Connection October 5, 2017 TBD
TA Webinar Family-to-Family October 11, 2017 TBD
TA Webinar Homefront October 12, 2017 12:00pm PT
TA Webinar Ending the Silence October 12, 2017 TBD
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NAMI California Office:  (916) 567-0163   
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