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NAMI CAN!
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We have put aside our summary of the last seven days' Facebook postings this week to bring you the following important information about Proposition 30:
Why Mental Health Interests support Proposition 30
and oppose Proposition 38
Proposition 30 and 38 are both tax increases primarily to increase education funding.
Proposition 30 not only funds education but also provides some funds to the state general fund to support MediCal and other health programs. Even more importantly, it provides constitutional protection to county funds for mental health, alcohol and drug, child welfare, and public safety programs so that the state cannot divert those funds to other purposes. This protection affects over $2 Billion in community mental health funds. (More than all of Proposition 63, the Mental Health Services Act.)
Major education interests, public safety and health interests and many business, labor, and other interests concerned about the state balancing its budget are united in supporting Proposition 30 and opposing Proposition 38.
Moreover even education interests who would benefit more from Proposition 38 are supporting Proposition 30 instead because of its much broader support and polling -- giving it a good chance of passage compared to Proposition 38 which trails badly in all polls.
For these reasons, California's leading mental health organizations including NAMI California, the California Council of Community Mental Health Agencies, Mental Health Association of California (also known as Mental Health America of California) and United Advocates for Children and Families are all supporting Proposition 30 and not Proposition 38.
We urge that you vote Yes on Prop. 30 AND No on Prop. 38.
See the full article by Rusty Selix on NAMI California's website.
-- Bettie Reinhardt, MPH
Legislative and Public Policy Consultant
bettie.reinhardt@namicalifornia.org
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NAMI California Endorses Propositions 30, 34, and 36
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Family Programs News
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November 30 - December 2 -Train the Trainer Support Group in Sacramento, CA (This training is for current support group facilitators to be trained as state trainers).
There are still some spaces left. If you are interested please contact Lynn Cathy at: Lynn.Cathy@namicalifornia.org
Deadline: November 16th, but please submit as soon as possible. Thank you!
Support Group Conference Call
We will be holding a conference call for support group facilitators on Thursday, October 25 at 12 p.m. and again at 7 p.m. All facilitators are invited to participate.
Conference Phone # 1-800-944-8766
Participant Code - #18854
Please feel free to email discussion topics for this call.
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Medi-Cal ICC and IHBS Manual Posted for Public Comment Period
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The draft Medi-Cal Documentation and Claiming Manual for Intensive Care Coordination (ICC) and Intensive Home-Based Mental Health Services (IHBS) is now posted and available for public review and comment. This manual is being developed using a multi-stakeholder process and can be accessed at:
http://www.dhcs.ca.gov/services/MH/Pages/PublicComTransmInstucts.aspx
The 30-Day Public Comment Period will end at 5:00 PM, on November 18, 2012.
IN ORDER TO STREAMLINE THE COMMENT PROCESS, PLEASE USE OUR ONLINE COMMENT PROCESS. https://apps.dhcs.ca.gov/AutoForm2/default.aspx?af=2840 The Department of Health Care Services will review and consider comments submitted, but will not provide written responses to the submitted comments. If you have questions related to the Documentation Manual, please contact DHCS at (916) 654-2147 or email us at: KatieA@dhcs.ca.gov. Please feel free to share this with others who may be interested in participating in this process.
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Upcoming NAMI Smarts Classes
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Carlsbad (San Diego County)
Monday, November 5, 9:45 - 11:30, Class I, Telling Your Story
Attendees from all parts of the state may participate.
RSVP to margot.carmassi@namicalifornia.org
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Join NAMI Bikes Nov. 10
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 Starting and finishing in beautiful Davis, California, our NAMI Bikes event features three road courses with beautiful panoramic views.
Enjoy the ride of your choice and help fight stigma! All routes are well marked with support of vehicle teams and rest stops conveniently located.
Continental Breakfast and Ride
Check-In opens at 6 a.m., and ride-out times vary according to distance (time listed at point of selection). Enjoy food, music, family entertainment, and more.
Have questions? Email: namibikes@namicalifornia.org.
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The Guest at Central Park West
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You are cordially invited to an exclusive film screening and reception October 30th, hosted by the California Black Health Network (CBHN) in collaboration with Actor, Playwright and Director John Marshall Jones, star of the TV Show "Smart Guy."
The film, "The Guest at Central Park West" depicts the reality and misfortunes of mental health and substance abuse issues in America today! CBHN is hosting this event in an effort to raise awareness around the policies and advocacy strategies that need to be addressed around the issue of mental health for African Americans.
Welcome and Opening Remarks 3:30 - 3:45 Film Screening 4 pm - 6 pm Comments and Q &A with Actor 6 - 6:30 Networking Reception 6:30 - 8 pm
Where: 1020 11th Street, 2nd floor (in same building as Pyramid Alehouse) on the K Street Mall near the State Capitol
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Home Depot Career Workshops
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Mission: Transition
Unlike a job fair, these Civilian Career Workshops focus on helping service members and veterans transition successfully into the workforce in any industry.
With service at the center of our core values, we are proud to arm service men and women with knowledge and resources to navigate a successful transition into a meaningful career. It is our goal to serve the military community.
- Register to participate in our October 27, 2012 Mission: Transition event and hear directly from hiring managers, human resources professionals and former military leaders currently working at The Home Depot.
Space is limited. Register today to learn the keys to success from former military and industry leaders at The Home Depot. All workshops will take place on October 27, 2012.
Find locations at http://homedepotmilitary.com/
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Contact Information
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Weekly Report
NAMI California
1851 Heritage Lane,
Suite 150
Sacramento, CA 95815
Phone: 916-567-0163 Fax: 916-567-1757
www.namicalifornia.org
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