May 19, 2020
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Community Events
Janis Black Warner Speaker Series
Annual Membership Meeting
  • We wish we could meet in person as we usually do for our annual membership meeting, but we are thrilled to be able to meet virtually and share with our members all the work we are doing to strengthen our affiliate.
  • Wednesday, June 3, following the speaker series.
  • Agenda to be shared soon.
Self-Care Sessions with NAMI WLA
  • We are excited to launch live online events with Britt Turpack, one of NAMI WLA's peer teachers and Ending the Silence presenters! Britt is also a certified yoga instructor who has recently completed Brown University's course on mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) and will lead us in a series, "Self-Care Sessions with NAMI WLA."
  • First one: Saturday, May 23, on Zoom (info coming soon!)
BoxUnion Events for Mental Health Month
Thanks to our friends at BoxUnion , who have committed to help fund our vital work on mental health education and support. This valued partner has pledged to donate 20% of its May revenue and 100% of the proceeds from its special edition merchandise made for May's Mental Health Month! We will also have two events:
Community Support
How Has NAMI WLA Helped You?
Share what NAMI Westside Los Angeles has given you. Have we helped you in your journey? Have our services or programs given you help and hope? Have our support groups or classes helped you or one of your loved ones? Please let us know and we will share select comments, with the hope of inspiring others to get the help they need. Fill out our simple form, or share a post on social media and tag us.
Community Voices
NAMI WLA member Miriam shared her essay with us "Locked and Loaded: How Having a Son with Schizophrenia Prepared Me for a Global Pandemic." She is also the author of a memoir, "He Came With It: A Portrait of Motherhood and Madness" and publisher is offering NAMI WLA members a discount on her book; enter NAMI25 to receive a 25% discount on your purchase.
COVID-19 Community Resources
Please check our COVID-19 page , which we are keeping updated with the latest news, information and resources, including mental health guidance. We also have a  family guide for parents and children,  and posts on  ways to stay connected  and tips for working at home .
Support Groups
We have weekly, ongoing family and peer support groups online using Zoom. Find out about dates and times and how to join on our website.
Crisis Support
 There is always help if you or someone you love is experiencing a mental health emergency or crisis. Call 911 for emergencies. For a crisis, the Crisis Hotline is always open at 800-854-7771, or you can reach the Crisis Text Line by texting NAMI to 741741. Find more resources and info on crisis hotlines and hospitals on our website . 
Membership Support : Your membership and donations help us make a difference in the lives of Angelenos living with and impacted by mental health conditions. We hope we can count on your support by being a part of the NAMI Westside Los Angeles member family.  Become a member, renew your membership, or make a donation today.  Thank you!