Jan. 17, 2019

Advocacy Newsletter

Advocacy Events Coming Up!

Regional Advocacy Meeting in San Francisco

Regional Advocacy Meetings are designed to bring together members of the public, family members, community-based organizations, program leaders, and local NAMI affiliates to discuss priority issues. When: Friday, February 8 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Where: Google Community Space - 188 The Embarcadero, San Francisco, 94105. **Lunch will be provided**

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NAMI CAN Call

When: Monday, February 11 from 5 to 6 p.m. Going forward, the Advocacy Department has changed the date and time of its monthly CAN Call to accommodate our members. We will now be holding CAN Calls on the second Monday of the month from 5-6 p.m.

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Spring Capitol Advocacy Day

Register for our Spring Capitol Advocacy Day on April 10 in Sacramento, CA!  More information coming soon. Register Here

In District Legislative Meetings

Are you interested in meeting with your state representative in your NAMI affiliate's district to advocate on priority issues? NAMI California is offering to set up an in-district legislative meeting with your representative to advocate for those affected by mental illness.

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NAMI California Conference 2019

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! Register Here

More Exciting Information!

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. Click here for more information

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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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