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Register for the NAMI California 2013 Annual Conference
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August 16 & 17 2013
San Francisco Airport Marriott Waterfront
1800 Old Bayshore Hwy.
Burlingame, CA 94010Phone: 506-474-2009 For reservations call toll free: 877-622-3056 To make reservations online, click here. Renew your membership or join today! |
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NAMI Can!
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Advocacy Information - A Recap
Tuesday
Is California Headed for State Vs. Counties Health Budget Battle? Read this Kaiser Health News article to understand the issues.
Covered California is moving quickly on several fronts in preparation for the October 1, 2013 beginning of enrollment. Stay informed by checking the Stakeholders' page.
Friday Following are the key dates for events and hearings that may be of interest to you on behalf of NAMI CA:
January 29, 2013 - Assembly Health Committee, Rm 4202, 1:30-4:00: Improving Outcomes through the Patient Centered Medical Homes: Information only
January 31, 2013 - Assembly Budget Committee, Rm 4202 upon adjournment of session -- overview of Governor's budget.
February 21, 2013 - Senate Budget committee, Room 4203, Overview of the Governors' Budget for Health Care. 9:30 or upon adjournment of session
March 12, 2013 - Joint Hearing of the Human Services Committees, 1:30 pm, Room 3191, Informational hearing: The Real Face of the CA Poor: Interpreting the New Federal Poverty Level.
Most, if not all, will be streamed live on the CalChannel website at www.calchannel.com.
Miss the State of the State? Read the full text of Governor Brown's remarks as they were prepared for delivery at NAMI California.
Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. Thursday issued a proclamation convening an extraordinary session of the California State Legislature on January 28, 2013 to continue the work of implementing the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Legislation passed during a special session may be implemented as soon as the governor signs it. Saturday More than anything, mental illness services must be brought out of the shadows, Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius told the nation's mayors this month. She said that a delayed final rule on equal insurance coverage for mental health services will be issued this year, and she stressed that officials are working to ensure that the regulation is integrated with the health care law. [from CQ Healthbeat News] Sunday California's strong geographic boundaries and diverse population have created dynamic health markets that vary in how health care services are delivered and financed. In an ongoing effort to analyze key differences in affordability, access, and quality across California's local health economies, CHCF has published two market reports on the Los Angeles and San Diego regions. New reports for two counties show varying market reactions in the wake of reform and slow economy
See LOS ANGELES Report: http://www.chcf.org/publications/2013/01/regional-market-los-angeles.
See SAN DIEGO Report: http://www.chcf.org/publications/2013/01/regional-market-san-diego
Monday was a traveling day for NAMI CAN! as NAMI and county representatives from Merced, Stanislaus, San Joaquin, and Tuolumne came together to develop grassroots advocacy in their counties. |
MHSOAC Seeks Artwork
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The MHSOAC is seeking artwork that has been produced by artists in the mental health community of California to display at the MHSOAC office in Sacramento, CA.
If you are interested in donating or loaning your artwork to the MHSOAC, please view the flyer, consent form, and instructions on our Announcements Page: http://www.mhsoac.ca.gov/Announcements/Announcements.aspx and on our Home Page: http://www.mhsoac.ca.gov/.
The deadline to submit a photograph of your artwork, along with your submission and consent form is March 29, 2013.
If you have further questions, you may email mhsoac@mhsoac.ca.gov; or call Jacie Scott or Christina Call at 916.445.8696.
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Family Programs News
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Are you a Family to Family class graduate? Would you like to become a volunteer teacher? Or would you like to lead a NAMI Family Support Group? The opportunities are here! Please contact your affiliate if you are interested in any of these trainings.
Northern CA:
Family to Family Teacher Training - February 8-10, 2013 in Pittsburg, CA (Contra Costa County).
Family Support Group Facilitator Training - March 23-24, 2013 in Santa Rosa, CA. (Sonoma County)
Family to Family Teacher Training - May 31 - June 2, 2013 in Elk Grove, CA (Sacramento County)
Southern CA:
Family to Family Teacher Training and Family Support Group Facilitator Training - April 12-14, 2013 in Ventura, CA.
-- Lynn Cathy, State Family Programs Coordinator
Lynn.Cathy@namicalifornia.org
916-567-0163 x101
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CASRA Conference, April 3-4
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The California Association of Social Rehabilitation Agencies (CASRA) presents...
Exploring Current Trends in Behavioral
Healthcare through a Recovery Lens
San Mateo Marriott-San Mateo, CA
Special Guest:
Keris Myrick
CEO of Project Return Peer Support Network
President of NAMI National Board of Directors
Nationally known advocate for consumers and families
- The Family Perspective: Engaging and Working with Families. Annie Kim and Bettye Foster, Family Education and Resource Center
- Keeping The Village Strong: Utilizing WRAP® for Family Wellness. Ruth Pasillas-Gonzales
Plus presentations on healthcare reform.
Visit www.casra.org for complete conference information and registration! "Early Bird" registration rate is offered only through February.
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NAMI Award Nominations
| | The 2013 Convention Committee invites you to submit nominations for awards to be announced and presented at our 2013 NAMI National Convention, scheduled for June 27-30 at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in San Antonio, TX. (Convention information can be found at www.nami.org/convention.)
Instructions for submitting an award nomination - Submissions must be completed in one online session and are not finalized until you click "submit nomination" at the bottom of the page.
You will then receive an email confirming your submission. - All fields marked with an asterisk are required.
- Do not begin the submission process until you have all the required information for your nominee.
- For questions, please contact Sarah Christen at schristen@nami.org
To start your submission, please click here: 2013 Award Nominations. Award nominations must be complete and submitted by February 8, 2013. |
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NAMI California Financial Reporting
| | Click below to view the NAMI California 2011-2012 Final Audit including dual-year and single-year presentations.
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