Weekly Newsletter
May 16, 2018
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Stories of Resilience Video Series
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NAMI Sacramento advocate and NAMI California Mental Health 101 presenter Mykel Gayent tells the story of his recovery journey as a veteran with Bipolar II and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. 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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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
.
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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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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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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LGBTQ+ Listening Session: THIS Monday, May 21
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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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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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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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Reminder: BOD Mail In and Online Voting Deadline is May 21
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Just a reminder for NAMI California members: the deadline for mail in and online voting for the NAMI CA Board of Directors is Monday, May 21 at 5pm.
In person votes are due by 5:00 p.m. Friday, June 1, 2018 at the Conference voting table inside the Monterey Hyatt Regency Hotel and Spa.
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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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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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nami.california@namica.org
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