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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NAMI Can!
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NAMI California in the California State Capitol
April 22nd was a busy day in the capitol for NAMI CA. We voiced our support for SB 391, CA Homes and Jobs Act of 2013, SB 364, LPS Reform, and SB 585, Clarification that MHSA funds may be used for Laura's Law mental health services. All passed their committee votes.
April 29th was just a busy as NAMI CA joined with California Adolescent and Child Psychiatrists (CalACAP), United Advocates for Children and Youth (UACF), and Lets erase the stigma (LET'S) to advocate for SB 22 (Beall), Health Insurance Parity for Mental Health and Substance Use conditions, and SB 330 (Padilla), K- 12 Mental Health Education in our Schools. Both are priority bills for NAMI CA. Senator Beall, Senator Yee, and Diane VanMaren from the Senate Pro Tem's office addressed the group in the morning. Participants divided up and met with 15 legislative offices in the afternoon. David Czarnecki, Roger Greenbaum, and Bettie Reinhardt represented NAMI California.
MHSOAC
Early Detection and Intervention Saves Lives
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MHSOAC Hosts Mariel Hemingway
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The Mental Health Oversight and Accountability Commission (MHSOAC) is sponsoring two events for May Mental Health month: "A Conversation with Mariel Hemingway". One event will be held in Sacramento, the other in Los Angeles. Miss Hemingway will show clips from her documentary "Running From Crazy"; the documentary was shown at this year's Sundance Film Festival. Mariel will also talk about her family's legacy of mental illness which includes the suicides of her grandfather, Ernest Hemingway, and her sister, Margaux, and her own path of hope and recovery. A panel discussion will follow with Mariel and people from the mental health community to further the conversation on mental health. The Sacramento event will be held at noon on Tuesday, May 14 at the Crest Theater in Sacramento. You are encouraged to bring a brown bag lunch; beverages will be available for purchase. The Los Angeles event will be on Wednesday, May 15 at 7 pm, at the Arclight Theater in Hollywood. Snacks and beverages will be available for purchase. RSVPs are strongly encouraged. To RSVP, please go to www.fymps.com or to Evite.
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Join The Affiliate Development Workgroup
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NAMI California is seeking leadership from our local NAMI Affiliates to provide feedback to determine best practices and delineate duties between all levels of NAMI. Each member of this workgroup will be expected to collaborate, share experiences and give feedback to the NAMI California Board of Directors on how to best achieve these goals.
You can make a difference! To apply, complete the attached application and send it, with your bio and resume, to: Email: steven.kite@namicalifornia.orgFax: 916-567-1757 or mail to: Deputy Director NAMI California 1851 Heritage Lane #150 Sacramento, CA 95815
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Emerging Considerations in Maternal Mental Health to Feature NAMI's Jessica Cruz May 6
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"It was dark, probably about 3:30am on a crisp May morning. It was the third time my little man had awakened; this time I was not sure what to do. With tears running down my face, frustration and a lump in my throat I called for my husband who was asleep in the other room. Staggering in, half asleep he asked how he could help. I just handed my sweet boy over to him exclaiming..."I don't know what to do!" This was not true...I knew exactly what to do. I had my daughter 4 years earlier via C-section and did not have the feelings running through my veins as I did that evening. I knew what was hitting me, but I did not want to admit it."
-- Jessica Cruz, MPA, HS and Executive Director of National Alliance for Mental Illness - California.
Hear more about Jessica's story May 6, in Sacramento, during the Emerging Considerations in Maternal Mental Health May meeting and luncheon.
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Celebrate Hope -- Largest Mental Health Celebration in CSUSB Campus History May 9
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Mental health is an urgent concern of colleges and universities across the U.S. California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB) has experienced its share of tragedies relating to mental health. Recently a physical altercation with a mentally ill graduate student ended in his demise. Previously, a promising nursing student took her life from one of the university buildings.
We all know someone who suffers from mental health problems. CSUSB will be honoring the lives we have lost. Show our support for those who struggle daily to live mentally healthier lives. We are focusing attention during Mental Health Month in May on this vitally important issue, embracing the change needed on college campuses as we move forward with hope and healing
Suicide is the third-leading cause of death on college campuses.
Here are three ways you can support mental health at colleges and university throughout the U.S.
1. Using Email Spread the Word
Help us accomplish our goal of the LARGEST EMAIL CAMPAIGN supporting improved mental health services on college campuses.
Goal: Email sent to 50,000 people in 72 hours! Forward this message to as many people in your network as quickly as possible. We only have 72 hours!
2. Attend Our Event
CSUSB's School of Social Work will be hosting the public event
"Embrace the Change"
Thursday, May 9 from 1-4 pm
CSUSB, on the entrance lawn of the John M. Pfau Library
5500 University Parkway, San Bernardino CA, 92407
There will be wellness resources, inspirational speakers, and the "Parade of Flowers."
3. "Like" Us on Facebook
"Like" the CSUSB "Embrace the Change" event on Facebook by following the link http://facebook.com./EmbraceTheChangeCSUSB."
Share" posts from the page to your timeline/page and friends' pages.
Please follow us on other Social Media sites Twitter, Instagram, Tumblr, etc. using the official event:
#csusbETC
If you are unable to attend our event on campus, you can participate via social media the "day of." Let's start the change!
--Lisa Gordon, College of Business & Public Admin, Cal State University San Bernardino.
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Client Stakeholder Project
Community Advisory Committee Needs You
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Peers Envisioning and Engaging In Recovery Services (PEERS) & California Association of Mental Health Peer Run Organizations (CAMHPRO), have partnered to form the Client Stakeholder Project ("CSP").
Through a contract with the Mental Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission (MHSOAC), a major goal of the CSP is to obtain a better understanding of current stakeholder processes so that this knowledge can be used for quality improvement purposes.
The composition of the CAC will follow the current MHSA definition of stakeholders: any individual or entity with an interest in mental health services in the State of California, including but not limited to: adults and seniors with serious mental illness; families of children, adults and seniors with serious mental illness; mental health service providers; law enforcement agencies; educational institutions; social service agencies; veterans service organizations; representatives from veterans organizations; providers of alcohol and drug services; health care organizations; and other important interests. Representatives from the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of California, United Advocates for Children and Families (UACF) and the California Youth Empowerment Network (CAYEN), and the California Association of Mental Health Boards/Commissions (CALMHB) will be seated on and active members of the CAC.
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NAMI CA Programs News
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IMPORTANT REMINDER - The phone number for Lynn Cathy, Family Programs State Coordinator, is the NAMI Office telephone: (916) 567-0163 x101.
FAMILY PROGRAM TRAININGS
Family to Family Teacher Training - May 31 - June 2, 2013 in Elk Grove, CA (Sacramento County) waiting list available
PEER PROGRAMS NEWS
Peer To Peer Trainings Spring 2013 Chico - 5/17 - 5/19 Ontario - 6/7 - 6/9 (Spanish)
Campbell (San Jose) 6/21-6/23*
STIGMA REDUCTION PROGRAMS
IOOV Spring 2013
5/4 - 5/5 - Campbell, California
5/18 - 5/19 - Redding, California
6/22-6/23 - Ontario, California
Send inquiries about IOOV to Nereida Castillo. Thank you.
nereida.castillo@namicalifornia.org.
-- Lynn Cathy, State Family Programs Coordinator
Interim Peer Programs CoordinatorLynn.Cathy@namicalifornia.org916-567-0163 x101
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