Native American Heritage Month
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"I believe much trouble would be saved if we
opened our hearts more."
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Hin-mah-too-yah-lat-kekt, known as Chief Joseph, leader of the Wal-lam-wat-kain, Nez Perce
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November marks
Native American Heritage month,
during which we celebrate the diverse and rich culture, history, and traditions of our nation’s first people. Their pictures, words, names, and stories are integral in American cultural history. During this time, we have the chance to educate ourselves and others about the nations and to raise awareness about the struggles native people have faced in the past and continue to face in the present.
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There have not been many studies about Native American attitudes regarding mental health and mental illness. There is a general Native American worldview that encompasses the notions of connectedness, reciprocity, balance, and completeness that frames their views of health and well-being.
In 2010, the American Psychiatric Association found Native Americans experience serious psychological distress 1.5 times more than the general population. Research has found that Native American men and women who meet the criteria for depression, anxiety, or substance abuse disorders are significantly more likely to seek help from a spiritual healer than from specialty or other medical sources.
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Mental Health and Veterans
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We also mark Veteran's Day and Military Families Month in November.
Find out about mental health and veterans
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including NAMI's free Homefront Program, and share our resources with a military family you know.
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NAMI California Conference 2020
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June 2-3, 2020 in Sacramento
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NAMI California is looking for
workshop applications
for consideration for our Conference. We are looking for engaging presenters, varied perspectives, and innovative programs.
Applications are due January 24, 2020
Contact us with your questions at 916-567-0163
email at conference@namica.org
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The event is FREE
and lunch is provided
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Regional Advocacy Meeting
Yolo County
Regional Advocacy Meetings are designed to engage peers, family members, program leaders and the general public in local planning and problem-solving with county board members, city officials and
affiliates.
This meeting is open to all community members impacted by mental health, Individuals will be given the space to collaborate with other mental health advocates, discuss current mental health policies, brainstorm new solutions for Yolo County and engage a dialogue with local representatives.
Friday, November 8, 9 am to 1 pm
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Regional Mental Health Advocacy Weekend
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Brainstorm New Solutions for
Yolo County!
Free cultural competence training and other events in Davis and Sacramento.
Let Your Voice Be Heard!
Friday, November 8 &
Saturday, November 9
Davis & Sacramento, CA
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Fall Advocacy & Collaboration Conference
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California Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Children Now, and NAMI California are hosting this conference.
Participants will learn about current legislative issues in California, develop relationships with partnering organizations, and help build the 2020-2021 legislative cycle agenda.
The event is free and
continental breakfast and lunch will be provided.
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Saturday, November 16,
9 am to 3 pm
The California Yacht Club
Marina Del Rey, CA
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California Advocacy Network
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NAMI CAN calls are designed to share legislative and other updates with affiliates and community members. These calls are open to anyone interested in mental health advocacy.
Monday, November 25, 4 to 5 pm
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Classes, Training, Events
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Asian & Pacific Islander Mental Health
Empowerment Conference
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The 2019 APIMHEC Conference is hosted by Fresno County's Department of Behavioral Health.
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This
free annual conference
will convene mental health service providers, consumers, family members, students, researchers, and advocates from within Fresno County and across California to increase awareness of mental health concerns and to promote improvement of mental health services for Asian & Pacific Islander (API) communities. This conference is open to members of the API community as well as individuals who serve API communities.
November 21-22, 2019
Clovis, CA
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Cultural & Linguistic Responsiveness Toolkit Webinars
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This interactive webinar introduces our
updated toolkit, used to assist local affiliates and partner organizations in beginning to address the mental health disparities that exist among communities from diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds (i.e. Latinx, LGBTQ, Veteran, etc.) and better serve all individuals.
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We convened with community members for another in our series of multicultural symposiums at San Joaquin Delta College in Stockton on October 12 for
“Team NAMI: Raising Voices.”
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End-of-Season Legislative Report
It’s the end of the 2019 legislative season and we have our annual wrap-up on bills we supported and other news relevant to mental health.
Find out more and read the report
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Helping Students, One Class at a Time
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Support a 3-Digit Crisis Line
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Telling personal stories of recovery can be one of the most effective ways to diminish stigma and help individuals and families who are facing challenges related to mental illness.
Share your story for consideration.
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