Weekly Newsletter
May 16, 2018
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Stories of Resilience Video Series
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NAMI Sacramento presenter and facilitator Jessie Wright tells her story and what recovery means to her in our latest video for our Stories of Resilience series. Check out our
#31DaysofRecovery blog
for videos and written stories in our Stories of Resilience series from NAMI California staff and NAMI advocates.
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Mental Health Matters Day
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Yesterday, May 23,3, NAMI California attended Mental Health Matters Day! NAMI CA staff spent the day meeting with community members, advocates, and partners in mental health advocacy to promote mental health recovery and reduce stigma around mental illness.
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In this newsletter:
- NAMI CA Advocacy Updates
- NAMI CA Community Engagement Updates
- Other Events & Meetings
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Recovery Focus: Peer Support Specialists
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Many individuals, who have built resilience on the path to recovery, find empowerment and meaning through using their own personal experience to help others. Individuals with a lived experience of mental illness are profoundly suited to provide powerful guidance to others on a similar journey. Research shows that the use of
peer support specialists
in a treatment protocol helps to reduce hospitalizations, improve functioning, increase satisfaction, and alleviate depression among patients.
For these and other reasons, we have chosen to highlight
SB 906
this May.
SB 906 is a critical piece of legislation that allows qualified
peer providers
– people who have lived experience as clients, family members, or caretakers of individuals recovering from mental illness or addiction –
to be certified by the state to deliver services to other individuals with such disorders
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Add your voice in support of SB 906
– legislation that not only honors the importance of lived experience, but also creates long-term sustainable employment for individuals on their own path to recovery. Visit our
SB 906 Action Center
to learn more about SB 906, peer certification, and
how you can help
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NAMI CA Regional Advocacy Meetings scheduled for Riverside, Santa Cruz, and San Joaquin Counties
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Our regional advocacy meetings in Contra Costa County and Kern County have been invaluable tools for NAMI California to engage with local affiliates and stakeholders to determine what mental health issues are most impacting each California region. Thank you to all who have participated!
NAMI California's 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. Below are our upcoming meetings.
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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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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We are recruiting the following:
- consumers and/or family members from diverse communities
or
- family members of any community
for online focus groups to be conducted via webinar. The results of these focus groups will be used in combination with other research for our upcoming State of the Community report.
Please take our survey to be considered for participation in this focus group!
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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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NAMI California Multicultural Symposium - LAST DAY TO REGISTER!
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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.
Online registration is closed, but you may register on site.
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California State Employee Giving
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NAMI California is now a certified nonprofit partner of the Our Promise initiative. Starting in August, California state employees can contribute to NAMI California through workplace giving via Our Promise.
Learn more.
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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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