Weekly News & Events
October 10th, 2017
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October 10th, 2017 marks the 25th annual World Mental Health Day! Remember to wear your lime green ribbon or gear and follow the hashtag
#WorldMentalHealthDay2017
on social media to join the conversation!
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Governor Brown Signs Three Landmark Bills
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Gov. Jerry Brown has signed
Assembly Bill 1315
into law--a groundbreaking measure that aims to shift the paradigm for mental health treatment in California from one centered on late-stage crisis care to one in which the emphasis is on early detection, prevention and intervention, before a brain illness becomes disabling.
We also became the third state in the country to shield residents’ ABLE accounts from Medicaid repayment when Governor Brown signed
Senate Bill 218
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This bill provides that a Californian’s
CalABLE
account will not be subject to recovery by Medi-Cal or the state.
Governor Brown signed
Assembly Bill 462
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which allows the Employment Development Department (EDD) to share employment data with the MHSOAC to better assess employment outcomes for people with mental health needs. “Mental health services must be focused on recovery and there is no better measure for recovery than employment,” said Toby Ewing, Executive Director of the MHSOAC.
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Petition: Protect Young Viewers from Suicide
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Tell Netflix to add lifesaving information to its show depicting suicide:
13 Reasons Why
is just a show — with potentially dire consequences for its 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.
NAMI California has joined Our Health California and other partner organizations to push for this needed and potentially lifesaving change.
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NAMI CA 2017-2018 Training Schedule
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NAMI California would like to thank all of the affiliates who participated in the recent Family & Diverse Trainings survey. We received a huge amount of feedback which will assist us in scheduling these trainings throughout California. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we finalize the training schedule and anticipate having the schedule available by the end of October with trainings to begin in December.
Program trainings that will be offered this fiscal year include: Family-to-Family, Basics, De Familia a Familia, Family Support Group, Homefront, Persona a Persona, Conexion, and Peer-to-Peer.
If you have any questions, please contact Erik Villalobos, Education Coordinator, at
erik@namica.org
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Next F2F TA Webinar – October 11
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Dear NAMI Family-to-Family Program Directors, Coordinators, Trainers and Teachers:
NAMI is pleased to remind you that their next technical assistance webinar for NAMI Family-to-Family and de Familia a Familia de NAMI will be on
Wednesday, October 11
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from 12:00p.m. – 1:00p.m. PT.
This call will focus on an innovative idea for supporting and engaging graduates of NAMI Family-to-Family. Learn about NAMI Southern Santa Barbara County’s
Weekly Family Discussion Group
and how you can start your own!
How to Join
NAMI is using an Adobe Connect virtual classroom for the session
and it requires both a computer and a telephone line.
NAMI asks that you
join the meeting 10 minutes
early if this is your first time using Adobe Connect
(instructions attached)
. The link to the meeting can be found below.
1. Select
Enter as a Guest
2. Type in your name
3. Select
Enter Room
4. NAMI will be doing audio via conference call so when prompted,
enter a phone number
and Adobe will call you
NOTE
: If you aren’t near a computer or you’re unable to log in via computer (power outage, software issue, cat ate the power cord, etc.), please call: (888) 858-6021 and use code 375 470# to join the webinar by telephone.
Agenda
- Welcome & Announcements
- Topic: NAMI Southern Santa Barbara County’s Weekly Family Discussion Group
- Q & A
Featured Speakers
George Kaufmann,
President, NAMI Southern Santa Barbara County
Tom Franklin,
NAMI Family-to-Family Teacher, NAMI Southern Santa Barbara County
Marian McKenzie
NAMI Family-to-Family Teacher, NAMI Southern Santa Barbara County
Moderator
Suzanne Robinson
, Assistant Director, NAMI National Education Programs
Please email any questions to the NAMI Education Team at
namieducation@nami.org
. NAMI looks forward to connecting with you on this webinar!
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Next ETS TA Webinar – October 12
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Join other NAMI Ending the Silence coordinators, presenters and trainers in the 60-minute nationwide TA calls
All calls begin at 9:00am PT.
Call
888-858-6021
Code
246 140 0111
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NAMI California Advocacy Network (CAN!) Webinar
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NAMI California will be resuming the monthly NAMI California Advocacy Network (CAN!) meetings beginning this month on October 30
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, 2017 at 5pm.
For this month’s webinar, we will give a legislative wrap-up, connect with affiliates and share next steps regarding advocacy. We will focus on bills NAMI California tracked during this session and would like to share important advocacy updates with our members.
These meetings are meant to provide affiliates with updates about NAMI California’s legislative positions and activities; promote discussion among affiliates about legislation and local advocacy issues.
We hope you join us on October 30
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and look forward to hearing from everyone!
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California Student Mental Wellness Conference
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2nd Annual
California Student Mental Wellness Conference
February 28th & March 1st, 2018
Join Dr. Dan Siegel and Dr. Jean Twenge, along with over 700 educators, school administrators, and mental health service providers from across the state for this valuable two-day event. Hear from the leading voices in student mental wellness, with presenters from across the country helping you to promote student mental wellness and create a positive school climate.
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Wednesday, October 11th, 2017
This meeting will be held at the following public locations:
1325 J Street, Suite 1700, Sacramento, CA 95814
5849 Crocker Street, Unit K, Los Angeles, CA 90003
2000 Embarcadero Cove, Suite 400, Oakland, CA 94606
315 Camino Del Remedio, Santa Barbara, CA 93110
You may also attend the meeting via teleconference with Call-In Number 1-866-817-6533 and Participation Code 1189021.
CFLC Charter Activity Workgroup Teleconference Call
Thursday, October 19
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at 9:00am
Cultural and Linguistic Competence Committee Charter Activity Workgroup Teleconference Call
Topic: Commission on immigrant, refugee, and undocumented populations.
Thursday, October 19
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at 10:30am
Thursday, October 26th, 2017, 8:30am Location TBD
Saturday, October 28, 2017
9:30AM to 4:00PM
Topic: Discuss the Impact and Progress of the Mental Health Services Act (Prop 63).
Los Angeles City College Student Union, 855 N. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles 90029
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Suicide Awareness Film Screening in Sacramento
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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
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Annual Fall Advocacy & Collaboration Conference
Space still Available, Register Today!
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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
- Complimentary continental breakfast and lunch will be served.
- Online registration ends Monday, November 6, 2017
For questions and to register online please contact:
Marcel Harris, Statewide Organizer, NAMI California
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Minority Mental Health Affiliate Activity Mini-Grants
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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- Native American/Alaskan Native 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
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Questions?
Please contact Zuleima Flores, Community Engagement Coordinator, by calling (916) 567-0163 or sending an email to
Zuleima@namica.org
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NCHS/NOC Mini-Grants Available
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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
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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
Erik@namica.org
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TA Webinar
Family-to-Family
October 11, 2017
12:00pm PT
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TA Webinar
Homefront
October 12, 2017
12:00pm PT
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TA Webinar
Ending the Silence
October 12, 2017
9:00am PT
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TA Webinar
Basics
November 9, 2017
9:00am PT
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Donate to NAMI California
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Send Program Inquiries To:
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NAMI California Office: (916) 567-0163
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If you have something you'd like to see in the newsletter or want to send us a compliment, send us an email at
nami.california@namica.org
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