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NAMI CAN!
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The Last Seven Days: Action News
Tuesday
Assembly Health oversight informational hearing on "Managed Care Program Initiatives at the Department of Health Care Services: Assessing the Promise of Coordinated Care." Look for every opportunity to learn about coordinated care. It's the future and it needs our input!
Wednesday
Why Mental Health Interests support Proposition 30 and oppose Proposition 38.
Proposition 30 not only funds education but also provides some funds to constitutionally protect county funds for mental health, alcohol and drug, child welfare, and public safety programs.
Thursday & Saturday The California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) has retained the California Institute for Mental Health (CiMH) and the Alcohol and Drug Policy Institute (ADPI) to develop a stakeholder informed business plan for addressing critical mental health and substance use disorder services. This business plan will inform the actions of DHCS and counties in preparing for and responding to a myriad of changes facing the delivery of mental health and substance use disorder services in California.
Couldn't make the meeting? Here is what happened: Download Power Point slides.
Friday The Presidential Debate: War, Peace and Mental Illness
ARLINGTON, Va., Oct. 23, 2012 -- During the final presidential debate, in the war of words between President Obama and Governor Romney over U.S. foreign and military policy, there were three brief references to America's veterans. Only once was traumatic brain injuries (TBI) and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) specifically mentioned.
"One of the terrible costs of war is mental illness," said Michael J. Fitzpatrick, executive director of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). "It is part of the calculation every voter needs to make about war and peace." Sunday Health Reform: Seven Things You Need to Know Now
Consumer Reports has developed this brief guide to help you understand the changes brought about by health reform. Monday The High Costs of Cutting Mental Health
Here is a fact sheet about the impact on children and youth and, hence, our nation!
Even during the slow season, there are advocacy issues enough for everyone. This week, we shared Coordinated Care, Proposition 30, a stakeholder-informed business plan for addressing critical mental health and substance use disorder services at the Dept. of Health Care Services (that has taken over the principal role of the now gone Dept. of Mental Health), presidential debates, health care reform, and the high costs of cutting mental health for children and youth. However you vote, Vote Now! Mental Health Gets My Vote! -- 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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Register for NAMIbikes Contest!
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Register for NAMIbikes and be entered in a drawing for a free pass to the 2013 NAMI California conference! Everyone who registers to ride or volunteer is automatically entered. so register today.
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 conveniently located rest stops.
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).
Have questions? Email: namibikes@namicalifornia.org.
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Sharing Knowledge-Improving Lives
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The University of California Davis (UCD), Center for Reducing Health Disparities, The California Reducing Disparities Project (CRDP): Latino Focus and the Latino Mental Health Concilio cordially invite you to attend our free conference, Sharing Knowledge-Improving Lives: Community-Defined Solutions for Latino Mental Health on November 8, 2012 in San Gabriel, CA from 8:00 to 4:00 pm.
Congresswoman Grace Napolitaon is confirmed and we welcome students, religious leaders, promotoras, school district staff, justice system, community based organizations, family members, consumers, and or anyone who is interested in mental health and Latinos
This conference will highlight the strategic direction and core strategies identified in their CRDP Latino Population report titled, Community-Defined Solutions for Latino Mental Health Care Disparities. The conference will include the following three workshops: 1) Promising Practices, 2) Evaluation and, 3) Sustainability and Funding.
Details Thursday, November 8, 2012 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Hilton Hotel
225 West Valley Boulevard San Gabriel, CA 91776
The attached flyer has more details. This project is funded by the Mental Health Services Act, (Propostion 63) and administered by the Department of Public Health, Office of Health Equity and there is no registration fee; however, space will be limited to the first 150 people who register.
For registration and more information:
Dr. Lina R. M�ndez, 916.703.9227 or register at http://www.latinomentalhealthconcilio.org/conference/
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Family Programs News
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The next trainings coming up are in January, 2013. We have a F2F teacher training in Malibu, CA on January 11-13, 2013. If you have any questions about this particular training or would like to obtain and application please contact Sharon Dunas at ssdunas@aol.com
Thank you!
Spanish Teacher Training - January 18-20, 2013 in Los Altos, California. Please contact Lynn Cathy, Lynn.Cathy@namicalifornia.org for an application and/or information.
Here is what one family member from Monterey said after taking the F2F course:
"This is by far the best educational program of its kind anywhere! The topics presented were excellent...just what family members need for a complete understanding of brain disorders."
Notice to Support Group Facilitators: If you were unable to participate in the last conference call please email Lynn Cathy at Lynn.Cathy@namicalifornia.org and the information from the meeting will be emailed to you.
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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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Children's Mental Health Network News
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This week's edition of Children's Mental Health Network from Scott Bryant-Comstock provides greater understanding of children, youth, and their families as well as the bigger picture of health care reform.
View the update.
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California Department of Health Care Services Business Plan
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The California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) has retained the California Institute for Mental Health (CiMH) and the Alcohol and Drug Policy Institute (ADPI) to develop a stakeholder informed business plan for addressing critical mental health and substance use disorder services. This business plan will inform the actions of DHCS and counties in preparing for and responding to a myriad of changes facing the delivery of mental health and substance use disorder services in California.
To read more of the DHCS announcement click here.
If you would like to register to participate, please click here.
Thank you and please let us know if you have questions.
Victor Kogler
Executive Director
Alcohol and Policy Institute
(916) 623-5415
vkogler@aodpolicy.org
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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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