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2020 Annual Conference
October 12-13, 2020
Thank you to our attendees, speakers and presenters, exhibitors, sponsors! We could not have done this without you. While we could not meet in person this year, we were excited to be able connect with you virtually.
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Video replay of the sessions coming soon! We'll notify conference registrants and those on our monthly email list and also post to our social media accounts.
Each year, the NAMI California hosts a state conference to examine important trends, best practices, new treatments, activities in mental health, and ways we can work together to improve care and services for individuals, families and communities. To nurture our extraordinary community until we can gather in-person again, the 2020 NAMI California Conference was a virtual event. It was a unique opportunity to reflect and connect with peers statewide, engage in meaningful discussions, and exchange ideas and resources -- all online. We are looking forward to meeting in person again soon!
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