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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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A Full Week to Review
Tuesday
Senate and Assembly held Joint Committee Meeting on Public Safety. Gun Violence And Firearms Law In California.
The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services has released the 2013 poverty guidelines-now $11,490 for a single person. The guidelines are used to determine eligibility for a wide variety of federal and state benefits programs.
Wednesday
HHS has just re-launched HealthCare.gov to include new information about the Marketplace, where families and small businesses will be able to easily compare and purchase high-quality health insurance plans starting October 1, 2013, with coverage beginning January 1, 2014.
Thursday
California plans to expand Medi-Cal to more people, using the terms and the federal money of the health care reform act. This is a study of what that will mean to individuals.
Not sure you understand the Affordable Care Act? Read on!
Friday
Listen to Elyn Saks talk about Balancing Work, Medication, and Mental Illness. Press the "play" button in the inset.
Mental Health Services ACTION segments, highlighting Prop 63 on the Free Your Mind Projects Radio Show, can be heard on the following stations:
KSTE AM 650 (Sacramento) Saturdays at 8 a.m.
KFWB AM 980 (Los Angeles) Saturdays at 7 p.m.
KNEW AM 960 (San Francisco) Saturdays at 6 p.m.
KCBQ AM 1170 (San Diego) Sundays at 4 p.m.
KMYT Smooth Jazz 94.5 (Inland Empire) Sundays at 9:30 a.m.
KERN AM 1180 (Bakersfield) Saturdays at 5 a.m.
KGFM Soft Rock 101.5 (Bakersfield) Sundays at 5 a.m.
KMJ FM 107.9 (Fresno) Sundays at 6 a.m. (New station!)
Also, a special half-hour edition can be heard on KSTE AM 650 (Sacramento), Sundays at 7 a.m. and in San Francisco on KNEW AM 960 Saturdays at 5 p.m., and on KKSF San Francisco's Talk 910 Saturdays at 5pm.
Saturday
Psych beds shortage: what's the problem? See this article from Open Minds.
Sunday
EVENT: The Third Annual CIMH Evidence-Based Practices Symposium "Evidence-Based Practices For Children & Adults In A Changing Health Care Environment"
Start Date: 4/25/2013
End Date: 4/26/2013
Registration Start Time: 8:00 AM
Payment Must Be Received By: 4/18/2013
Hosted By: CIMH
Group Rate Cutoff Date: 4/1/2013
Doubletree Hotel Anaheim-Orange County
Click for registration.
Monday
Start planning now! MHSOAC needs NAMI California's and other stakeholders' involvement.
Next Commission Meeting: March 28, 2013 - Sacramento Next Community Forum: March 14, 2013 - San Bernardino 3:00 - 6:00 PM
What $10 Billion could buy this country!
Medicaid, CHIP and Exchanges Proposed Rule:
There is now less than eight months before the start-up of enrollment into the healthcare reform programs. The federal Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services are sending a steady stream of rules to the states so the states are able, in turn, to make their own decisions and rules. Before the rules are final, however, they must be submitted to us for our comments. These rules regarding eligibility notices and Medi-Cal cost sharing are likely to be of particular interest to readers.
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Dr. David Amen Slated as Keynote for NAMI California Conference
| | NAMI California is pleased to announce Dr. Daniel Amen as one of our Keynote Speakers.
 Dr. Amen is a physician, double board certified psychiatrist, teacher and five time New York Times bestselling author. He is widely regarded as one of the world's foremost experts on applying brain imaging science to everyday clinical practice. Dr. Amen is the Founder of Amen Clinics in Newport Beach and San Francisco, California; Bellevue, Washington; Reston, Virginia; Atlanta, Georgia and New York, New York. Using SPECT imaging and other diagnostic tools, Dr. Amen and his staff of highly-trained professionals help people across the country and the world with a wide range of issues, from attentional problems, anxiety issues, mood problems, autism, obsessive compulsive disorder, addictions, obesity, memory, learning and behavioral problems.
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NAMI Award Nominations -- Deadline Feb. 8
| | 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. |
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 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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