Jan. 14, 2019
Affiliate Newsletter
NAMI California Conference 2019--“Celebrating 40 Years of NAMI California Voices”—is taking shape. We are heading back to Newport Beach and planning an incredible conference. This year we will have a special forum for affiliate leaders. 

We are recruiting volunteers and we are working with exhibitors; we are reviewing workshop proposals and evaluating scholarship applications.  We have extended some important deadlines.  Read all the details below:
Super Early Bird Registration extended!
Super Early Bird Registration for the NAMI California Conference 2019 in Newport Beach, CA has been extended to January 18!
Looking for a group rate?
We'd be happy to give a discount rate for a party of four or more registrants!

This discount rate expires on March 29.
Exhibitors and Workshops wanted!
Exhibitors
Want to display information regarding mental health and other resources? Fill out our exhibitor's form!

  • Return form to conference@namica.org.

  • Contact Eugenia Cervantes at eugenia@namica.org regarding payment information

Deadline is April 19
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Workshops
NAMI California is seeking proposals for presentations for our upcoming conference.

We highly encourage workshop applications that incorporate and address diverse communities through strategies and programs including Multimedia, Education/Training, Personal Stories, and Advocacy.

Deadline is January 25
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We are looking for volunteers!
Volunteer Work
  • All volunteers must be at least 18 years of age
  • Volunteers agree to serve as a volunteer for a minimum period of 2-5 hours per shift
  • Volunteers must be able to provide self-transportation to the conference for their shift.
  • Volunteers can only assist one day and not both
National Anthem Singer
To be eligible to sing the National Anthem on May 31, candidates must:

  • Be 18 years of age or older
  • Have previous experience singing the national anthem in front of a live audience
  • Provide a video recording while performing the National Anthem
  • Submit page 2 of the application to Serena Durand at Serena@namica.org
Interpreter
If you are interested in volunteering as an interpreter, please fill out our interest form. Volunteers will receive a free half day of the conference for every half day worked. Interpreters for other languages may be added based on need.

Form will be provided on a later date. Contact Serena Durand at NAMI California for more information
Scholarships and Awards!
Scholarship
If you would benefit from this educational and exciting conference and cannot meet the expense of the registration fees, please complete this application!

Deadline is March 1

NAMI California Board of Directors will review all scholarship applications and make selections on or before April 1
Click here for more information
Awards
NAMI California invites you to submit nominations for awards to be announced and presented at 2019 Annual Conference.

The NAMI California Board of Directors will make the final decisions during January 2019. Notifications will be sent out to both the award winners and those that nominated them, no later than the end of February 2019.
Events Coming Up!
Public Funding to Sustain School Mental Health Programs webinar
Join Lise Eisenberg from The California School-Based Health Alliance as she helps educators understand the various streams of public funding available for mental health services in schools and equip participants with strategies on how to access funding streams.
Thursday, January 17, 2019
3-4:30 p.m. PST
Cultural Competency Webinars
Webinar I: Mental Health 101 for Diverse Learners and Communities

Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019. 1:30 to 4 p.m.

Friday, Mar. 15, 2019. 1:30 to 4 p.m.



Webinar II: Foundations of Cultural and Linguistic Competence

Friday, Feb. 8, 2019. 1:30 to 4 p.m.
Webinar III: Principles of Community Engagement Foundations of Cultural and Linguistic Competence

Friday, Mar. 1, 2019. 1:30 to 4 p.m.

Friday, Apr. 5, 2019. 1:30 to 4 p.m.


2019 Southern California Regional Multicultural Symposium
All are welcome to the free event!

Location:
The California Endowment Center for Healthy Communities
1000 N. Alameda St.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Date: Thursday, March 7, 2019
Time: 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Questions? Please contact multiculturalsymposium@namica.org
Other Exciting Information!
Client and Family Leadership and Cultural and Linguistic Competence Committees Now Accepting Applications
Applications are now being accepted for the Client and Family Leadership Committee (CFLC) and the Cultural and Linguistic Competence Committee (CLCC).
 
The Client and Family Leadership Committee and the Cultural and Linguistic Competence Committee includes consumers, family members, youth as well as individuals from diverse communities with lived experience to provide technical and professional expertise to the Commission pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code Section 5845 (d)(2).
 
The deadline for submission of application is on Friday, January 25 by 5:00 PM.
Registration Now Open For NAMI Homefront
NAMI Homefront is a free, six-session class for family, friends and significant others of Military Service Members and Veterans. The class helps families comprehend what the Military Service Member/Veteran is experiencing related to trauma, combat stress, civilian life, PTSD, and other mental health conditions.

2019 Statewide Training Schedule
NAMI CA Programs Departments will be releasing the 2019 Training Schedule in this month! Please keep an eye on the Affiliate newsletter and your emails to stay informed. 
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