Weekly Newsletter
May 10, 2018
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In this newsletter:
- NAMI CA Advocacy Updates
- NAMI CA Program Updates
- NAMI CA Community Engagement Updates
- Other Events & Meetings
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SB 1363 is a NAMI-sponsored bill that funds the family and consumer perspective for crisis intervention training for police offices using a voluntary tax contribution fund. We have received many questions on how SB 1363 works and how funding will be used. The advocacy team has prepared the following fact sheet to answer these questions. For additional information on SB 1363, please email
advocacy@namica.org
or visit our
SB 1363 webpage
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Mental Health Matters Day Keynote Speaker:
Darryl “DMC” McDaniels of
Run DMC
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Please join us for
Mental Health Matters Day
, organized by Mental Health America to build support for Mental Health Awareness with our partners and the general public outside the Capitol on Wednesday, May 23
rd
. The event will consist of various speakers, entertainment, resources and an opportunity to spread awareness. Keynote Speaker
Darryl “DMC” McDaniels from
Run DMC
will be joining us to share his story of lived experience with mental illness.
Click
here
to view the event flyer!
Click
here
to register for this FREE event!
Click
here
to visit our Facebook event page
NAMI California is a partner of this event and we will be there spreading awareness of the NAMI mission. Feel free to contact Statewide Organizer Marcel Harris at
Marcel@namica.org
to have your affiliate coordinate with us. Visit
NAMI CA event page.
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NAMI CA Regional Advocacy Meetings in Kern, Riverside, Santa Cruz, and San Joaquin Counties
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NAMI California's next regional advocacy meetings are in partnership with local affiliates in several different regions. Regional advocacy meetings are designed to bring together members of the public, community-based organizations (NAMI CA, NAMI Affiliates, and Partners), and county staff to talk about the public planning process. Meetings bolster collaboration and help strengthen the relationship between family members and staff. In addition, NAMI California will cover NAMI Smarts for Advocacy materials to conduct at least 1 module depending on the needs of attendees. Everyone from peers, family members, providers, county staff and community members are welcome to join us. Materials used and topics discussed will support advocacy endeavors for participating attendees. Click below for registration links.
Each registration link below also includes an optional questionnaire to help us gather important data and inform materials for the meeting. For any questions email
Marcel@namica.org
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Kern County
Thursday, May 17, 2018, 9am - 3:30pm
2001 28th Street, Bakersfield, CA
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Riverside County
Thursday, June 21, 2018 9am-3pm
Rustin Conference Center
2085 Rustin Ave Riverside, CA 92507
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Santa Cruz County
July 2018
Details coming soon!
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San Joaquin County
Wednesday, August 15, 2018, 9am-3pm
San Joaquin Delta College
5151 Pacific Ave, Stockton, CA 95207
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Save the Date: NAMI CAN Call May 29
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During this webinar we will discuss bill updates on priority bills, hear from affiliates regarding local advocacy needs, and share local updates.
Tuesday, May 29, 2018
4 - 5pm
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Save the Date: Bebe Moore Campbell Capitol Advocacy Day June 19, 2018
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Educate. Engage. Empower.
NAMI California is committed to addressing barriers to accessing mental health care in underserved communities. We work in partnership with diverse communities to provide mental health education and peer support that is culturally relevant and appropriate. We advocate for policy change to increase access to mental health care and end the stigma surrounding mental illness
Each year, NAMI California invites community members from all over the state to come together for our annual Bebe Moore Campbell Capitol Advocacy Day commemorating Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. Participants from diverse backgrounds and experiences come together for this historic day to advocate for bills that would affect thousands of families and peers in the state. Help us promote meaningful change by raising awareness in the legislature and engaging underrepresented communities in mental health advocacy.
Date: Tuesday, June 19, 2018
Location: Sacramento, State Capitol (1315 10
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Street, Sacramento, CA 95814)
Time: 9am-1pm
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NAMI CA Community Engagement Updates
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Cultural Competency & Responsiveness Webinars
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Looking to engage diverse racial and ethnic communities in an empowering and equitable manner? These webinars aim to equip NAMI members, affiliates, city/county staff, and the community at large with the tools and information needed to engage diverse communities. All webinar training sessions are guided by trained presenters and provide opportunities for live participant interaction.
Webinars may be attended as a series or individually, depending on the needs and interests of your organization.
To register for a webinar, click on the webinar's link below:
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NAMI CA is developing a Cultural and Linguistic Responsiveness Toolkit to help NAMI affiliates engage diverse communities in a culturally competent manner. We want to hear from YOU about engaging LGBTQ+ folks.
Sample questions for the listening session:
- What are outreach tips and strategies for engaging and serving LGBTQ+ folks?
- How can we best serve LGBTQ+ folks in a culturally competent manner?
- How can we best serve LGBTQ+ folks and their intersecting identities (especially faith/spirituality and those who serve(d) in the armed forces)?
Monday, May 21, 2018
3 - 4:30pm
Webinar
Please share this event with any organizations, professionals, or advocates you know who have experience engaging with the LGBTQ+ community! Check out and share the
Facebook event page.
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Family & Peer Support Specialist Training, Second Cohort
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The Family/Peer Support Specialist Webinar Training program is devoted to giving peers and family members an opportunity to learn about educational skills such as the Recovery Model, Communication Skills, Trauma Informed Care, among others. All webinar training sessions are guided by trained presenters and provide opportunities for live participant interaction. The goal of this program is to provide individuals with lived experience as a peer or family member Behavioral Health educational training, one-on-one career counseling, and support to volunteer or work in the Behavioral Health Field. Interested in taking part in this program?
Apply Today! NAMI California is currently recruiting for the second cohort of 2018!
To take part in the program, a person can fall into one of the following criteria’s (or both):
- Individuals with Lived Experience
- Family Member and/or Loved One
Training Details
Orientation Date (s): May 22 & May 24
Location: Webinar Training (computer based)
Time: 6:00Pm-8:30PM
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May is Mental Health Month
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Mental Health Month is in full swing and there are events throughout the state aiming to bring awareness to the general public. Don't forget to conclude this action-packed month by attending our Multicultural Symposium May 31 and Annual Statewide Conference June 1 - 2! Event details below!
Check out Each Mind Matters' newly released
toolkit
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Stepping Up is hosting a national Day of Action
May 16, 2018
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Stepping Up was launched in May 2015 to address the prevalence of people who have mental illnesses in jails and provide counties with resources to create sustainable, data-driven plans to impact this crisis. Since Stepping Up's launch, more than 420 counties have passed a resolution or proclamation committing to acting on this issue.
On May 16, 2018, Stepping Up is hosting a national Day of Action
, during which counties are encouraged to hold an event or participate in local activities to share with constituents the progress they have made toward reducing the number of people who have mental illnesses in their jails, raise public awareness and understanding of this important issue, and emphasize their commitment to creating data-driven, systems-level changes to policy and practice to achieve their Stepping Up goals.
Join your peers in hosting an event in your community. More details and a toolkit to help you plan your Day of Action are available at
StepUpTogether.org.
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MHSOAC Suicide Prevention Subcommittee
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Wednesday, May 23, 2018 - 2pm
California Department of Education, Board Room 1101
1430 N Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
Call-In Number: 866-508-0938
Participant Code: 1765491 (Listen-In Only)
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MHSOAC Commission Meeting
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Thursday, May 24, 2018 - 9am
MHSOAC
Darrell Steinberg Conference Room
1325 J ST STE 1700
Sacramento, CA 95814
Call-In Number: 866-817-6550
Participant Code: 3190377
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NAMI California Multicultural Symposium
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May 31, 2018 in Monterey California
FREE event!
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NAMI California Annual Statewide Conference
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June 1 - 2, 2018 in Monterey, California.
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Send Program Inquiries To:
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NAMI California Office: (916) 567-0163
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nami.california@namica.org
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