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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! Now every Friday: Conference updates to your in-box. |
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Action, Please!
Please Contact Your U.S. Senators and Representatives About the Federal Budget Cuts. There is still time. The March 1st date was not a "now or never" deadline. Action can help us avoid, or at least reduce, the cut's damages at any time -- but sooner is better than later. At risk are: research, HUD housing vouchers, and community mental health services.
U.S. Legislation
California Legislation
Special Session and Budget Subcommittee hearings have been taking place in front to the TV cameras. You can see what's up each day on www.calchannel.com. Go to the Live Webcast section of the page. Do not be discouraged by the lack of promptness - "capitol time" is worse than "NAMI time." ABX1 1 (eligibility for expanded Medi-Cal) and ABX1 2 (health care coverage under the Affordable Care Act) have passed through the Assembly and moved on to the Senate. The Senate versions of these bills, SBX1 1 and SBX1 2, have passed through the Senate and moved on to the Assembly.
How have California law enforcement agencies performed in implementing Assembly Bill 109, which called for realignment of Criminal Justice funding? Now you can read or download the experiences of four California counties in a new report from the California Mental Health Planning Council.
Legislators Senator Jim Beall, well known to many NAMI CA members and the author of several behavioral health insurance parity bills, has been named Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Mental Health. Other members of the Committee are Senators Anderson, Corbett, deLeon, DeSaulnier, Gaines, Knight, Leno, Monning, Nielsen, Pavley, and Wolk. California Health and Human Services Budget The Agency released details of its budget in mid-January.
-- Bettie Reinhardt, MPH
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Implementing AB 109
| | Implementing AB 109: How Four California Counties Met the Challenge of the 2011 Public Safety Realignment in Their Communities
In the Spring of 2011, the California Legislature passed Assembly Bill 109 (AB 109) which provided for the realignment of funding and supervision for certain low level offenders, adult parolees, and juvenile offenders from state prisons and institutional facilities to the local jurisdiction i.e., County Probation and Sheriff departments.
The California Mental Health Planning Council (CMHPC) has developed a report on the implementation of AB109 during the first year. It highlights four California Counties and how they met the challenges in their communities.
For the complete report click either of the links below:
Click here for a full PDF version.
Click here for a text-only version.
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NAMI National Convention Consumer Scholarships
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SAMHSA's scholarship application to financially support consumers who wish to participate in the 2013 NAMI National Convention is now available. Please distribute the attached application to your members. The application is also available at www.nami.org/convention under "FAQ".
The following are SAMHSA's guidelines for the scholarship:
- To be eligible, applicants must be a mental health consumer and a U.S. citizen
- The scholarship will pre-pay the convention registration fee, hotel expenses (based on double occupancy), airfare and per diem (daily allowance for meals and incidental expenses).
- The deadline for submitting the application is April 4, 2013 (no exceptions).
- In order to be considered for a scholarship, applicants must complete and submit an application via U.S. mail postmarked on or before April 4, 2013. No faxed or e-mailed submissions will be accepted.
- Applicants will be notified via email or mail by May 7, 2013 if they have been awarded a scholarship or not.
- Questions about the application can be directed to Jamila Henderson at 703-516-7968 or by email at SAMHSAscholarship@nami.org
Please note: Applying for the scholarship does not guarantee a scholarship award. All required fields must be completed in order to be considered. SAMHSA reserves the right to decline incomplete applications and the right to cancel the SAMHSA scholarship program at any time. |
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NAMI California Seeks Board Nominations
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Interested in becoming a part of NAMI California's Board of Directors? Have skills in governing a state-wide organization and working as part of a team?
NAMI California is seeking qualified candidates to sit on our State Board of Directors. We are searching for candidates that have specific skills in:
- Financial Oversight
- Non-profit law
- Editing and writing
- School aged and TAY experience and knowledge
- Legislative analysis
If you are interested, please complete the attached application and submit ALL documents by April 6th, 2013.
If you have questions, please contact Kris Amezcua at kris.amezcua@namicalifornia.org |
Family Programs News
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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 ext. 101
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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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