Weekly News & Events
November 9th, 2017
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November 11th is Veteran's Day (observed on the 10th), and on this day we will honor all those who have served in our nation’s military. But those currently serving, those who served previously, and their families face unique stressors. They need mental health information and treatment tailored to their needs. And yet, the mental health challenges faced by veterans, active-duty troops and their families—stigma, access to quality health information, and innovative new treatments—are a concern
all
NAMI families share.
NAMI California is proud to provide resources for everyone touched by military service through
NAMI's Veteran Program
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Veterans Day Screening:
Almost Sunrise
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Join PBS and partner organizations at the Berkeley Art Museum on
Saturday, November 11th at 4:30pm
for a film screening of
ALMOST SUNRISE
- the nuanced story about two Iraq war veterans who trek from Wisconsin to California to raise awareness about the challenges they and other veterans face concerning depression, anger, anxiety, and suicide due to experiences they witnessed or were involved in during combat. The film also include perspectives from their family members, and how they work together to experience healing and hope.
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Last Call for Signatures:
13 Reasons Why
Petition
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Tell Netflix to add lifesaving information to its show depicting suicide:
NAMI California, Our Health California, and other mental health leaders continue the campaign to demand an addition of suicide prevention resources before or after every episode of
13 Reasons Why
.
Tomorrow is our last day collecting signatures before we send them to Netflix, so please add your name and forward/share!
13 Reasons Why
is a show with potentially dire consequences for its primarily teenaged audience. The popular Netflix series depicts a high schooler's struggle with mental health issues and eventual suicide, and
has been tied to a 26 percent increase in Internet searches about how to commit suicide.
Add your name
and send a message to Netflix today. Sign the petition demanding that season 2 of
13 Reasons Why
includes the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline number.
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On October 28th, a Mental Health Services Oversight & Accountability (MHSOAC) Commission Meeting in Los Angeles brought out community members who shared stories of resilience, hope, and families helped by the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA). Check out the next commission meeting, and stay connected to NAMI California for meeting schedules:
Thursday, November 16, 2017, 9:00am
540 Canyon Del Rey Blvd., Del Rey Oaks, CA
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Conference: Mental Health & Criminal Justice
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The Institute for Behavioral Healthcare Improvement and the Mental Health Foundation in cooperation with the Miami/Dade County Courts are pleased to present
Progress Made Possible: Better Outcomes at the Intersection of Behavioral Health and Criminal Justice
, Dec. 3-5, 2017 in Miami FL.
The program will feature a wide range of community leaders from throughout the nation, focused on the ways communities can strengthen alliances to improve criminal justice procedures and help people get the behavioral health care services they really need.
The program will provide important perspective for public officials, public safety leaders, behavioral health advocates and providers.
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Annual Fall Advocacy & Collaboration Conference
This weekend--Register at the event!
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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
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Complimentary continental breakfast and lunch will be served.
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FREE to Attend
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Online registration is closed but you can still register at the event!
For questions please contact:
Marcel Harris, Statewide Organizer, NAMI California
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Giving Help. Giving Hope. Giving Tuesday.
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Giving Tuesday is November 28th, 2017. If you shop Black Friday and Cyber Monday, consider making a charitable donation to NAMI California on Giving Tuesday. A donation in a loved one's name makes a great holiday gift!
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2018 NAMI California Annual Conference in Monterey
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Our annual conference will be June 1 - 2, 2018 at the Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa on Del Monte Golf Course in Monterey, CA.
Save on registration for the 2018 NAMI California Annual Conference with our discounted
Super Early Bird Registration
rates. These rates end
November 30th
!
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Did you know you can give to NAMI California while you shop? As we enter the giving season, consider selecting NAMI California as your charity when you shop on Amazon at
amazonsmile.com
when shopping for your loved ones.
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Send Program Inquiries To:
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NAMI California Office: (916) 567-0163
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