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News and Events
August 9, 2018
New Behavioral Health Action Poll
Behavioral Health Action was formed to elevate, educate, and innovate. Check out this op-ed that highlights results from a recent poll demonstrating why Californians believe now is the time to take action on behavioral health. Read article.
Mental Health 101 Training
NAMI CA held a Mental Health 101 statewide presenter training in San Ramon over the weekend, giving advocates in marginalized communities an opportunity to learn about mental illness through an informative presentation, short video, and personal testimonies representing a variety of cultural beliefs and values. Learn more about MH 101.
Action Alert
Find weekly legislative updates on NAMI CA supported billshere.
Write letters to your assembly member for SB 1363 (NAMI CA CIT funding).
Collaborate with local affiliates, stakeholders, and county staff to discuss advocacy efforts in the public planning process.
San Joaquin County: Wednesday, August 15, 2018, 9am-3pmFlyerRegister
Santa Cruz County: Wednesday, August 29, 2018, 9am - 2pm FlyerRegister
Upcoming NAMI CAN Call (8/14):
Affiliate Spotlight
Tuesday, August 14, 2018 from 4-5PM
Join us to hear best practices on building sustainable funding streams, engaging diverse communities effectively, getting involved with your local CIT process, and operating as a smaller affiliate/county.Register here.
Regional Multicultural Symposium
Northern California Regional Multicultural Symposium
ACCESS California is excited to announce its first annual conference, which will provide an overview of the ACCESS program's objectives and program activities, afternoon workshops on MHSA and the Community Program Planning Process, and more. Register.
2018 CACITA Conference
Thursday October 4 - Friday October 5, 2018
in Sacramento. The CIT Conference is designed to promote collaboration and provide training for law enforcement and behavioral health professionals throughout California.
