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Welcome to the NAMI On Campus High School Club Home Page! Here you will find important dates for youth mental health events, upcoming trainings, and reporting deadlines, as well as articles and resources on youth mental health.
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NAMI on Campus High School Events Calendar
Post-Event Reports
Did you host an event for your school and/or community? Tell us about it! NAMI California wants to know what our NCHS Clubs are doing for events and who they are reaching. After your club completes an event, please complete a post-event report within a week of the end of the event. Did you take pictures? If those photographed consent, upload them at the end of your report for us to share with the NAMI California community!
The post-event report can be completed by any of the club leaders.
NCHS Annual Renewals and Biannual Reports
Annual Renewal Forms for NCHS Clubs
At the start of each school year, NCHS clubs are required to complete the annual renewal form to let NAMI CA know that the club is still active. Renewal forms also let us know where clubs may need more support and ensure that we send NCHS news, events, and opportunities to the correct club contacts. Reach out to NCHS@namica.org if you need access to the form.
Biannual Reports for NCHS Clubs
Biannual Reports are due twice a year to share with NAMI CA and our partners the progress and impact of NCHS clubs on their community. This is also an opportunity to see where clubs may need more assistance. The report can be completed by either the club leaders or the club advisor, however questions 22 through 28 are best answered in collaboration with all club members and leaders.
*Clubs that were established after Nov 15th are not required to complete this report as we understand that you may not have had enough to report on.
Youth and General Mental Health Events
NCHS Leadership Workshop Series
NAMI CA is hosting a leadership workshop series for California youth and NCHS club members. Workshops build leadership skills and empower youth to engage in mental health advocacy. Register below. Reach out to nchs@namica.org with questions.
Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion (DEAI) for Social Change – Wednesday, April 15th
How to Write a Petition – Wednesday, May 6th
NCHS Trainings and Support Calls
NAMI California in partnership with the California Department of Education (CDE) will be hosting several virtual trainings throughout the school year.
The NCHS Training consists of two parts: Mental Health and Stigma Education and Club Sustainability. This includes a NAMI Ending the Silence presentation with additional information regarding mental health and stigma. The second half of the training covers information to help clubs learn how make their club sustain for years to come. NAMI CA invites a club representative* to join the training and give a 15-minute presentation on their club experience. They discuss club recruitment, activities, events, and successful outreach tactics. Throughout the training we incorporate different activities for the participants to engage in. By the end of the training, we hope that the participants gain a better understanding about mental health, stigma, and available resources, as well as learn how to build a long-lasting club on their campus.
This training is available to both those completing the NCHS Club start up requirements as well as established NCHS clubs. The NCHS Virtual Training includes several activities that utilize breakout rooms for students and advisors to meet other NCHS members across the state. All participants must attend from their own separate device.
Two-day sessions will go from 4:30pm to 7:00pm both days (unless stated otherwise). If you will be late or leave early, please contact the NCHS Coordinator prior to the day of the training. If you are attending for your last NCHS Club start up requirement you must attend at least 4.5/5 hours of the training to receive credit. To complete the requirement, you must attend with your club advisor and at least three club members.
If you would like to attend a training, please email NCHS@namica.org to register.
Tues-Wed, January 20-21st, 2026
Thurs-Fri, February 19-20th, 2026
Wed-Thurs, March 18-19th, 2026
Wed-Thurs, April 8-9th, 2026
Wed-Thurs, May 13-14th, 2026
Monthly Support Calls for NCHS Clubs
These Support Calls are for all NCHS Club advisors/members to seek advice, troubleshoot any problems, and celebrate victories within your club. Each support call is held for 1 hour, from 3:30pm-4:30pm unless stated otherwise.
- Monday, February 9th, 2026
- Monday, March 9th, 2026
- Friday, April 10th, 2026
- Tuesday, May 19th, 2026
- Tuesday, June 16th, 2026
Youth Leadership Council
NAMI California Youth Leadership Council
NAMI California’s Youth Leadership Council is a group of passionate young adult mental health advocates who provide insight into the needs and wants of their peers. With the guidance from the young minds in the council, NAMI California can better serve youth and young adults through developing potential new programs, services, or resources for youth and their families.
NAMI California is starting a new project that we hope will help build young leaders and bring the youth voice into our planning. We are starting off with a pilot group of young folk who are passionate about mental health and have the availability to get involved with assisting with event planning and giving input on our youth driven projects. NAMI CA Youth Leadership Council members will gain skills and experience such as: leadership development, teamwork skills, networking, and project planning. All participants under the age of 18 must get approval of parent/guardian before signing up.
Learn more about the NAMI CA Youth Leadership Council – Rules & Responsibilities.
Funding Opportunities
NCHS Grant Opportunity
This year’s grant is a 500$ grant in two payments of 250$, this grant is to support NAMI CA High School Clubs in hosting activities on their campuses to bring mental health awareness. To qualify for this grant clubs must meet the qualifications below:
Completed Annual Renewal Form for the 2024-2025 school year as a returning club or have completed the Endorsement Form and Club Application for clubs starting in the 2024-25 school year.
Understanding of how you will receive the funds from your school’s finance department.
Capacity to: 1) complete 2 events in one academic school year, 2) complete reporting for events within a week after event, 3) complete a pre- and post-survey, 4) Attend at least 2 NCHS Quarterly Support Calls, and 5) communicate with NAMI CA on club updates and other reporting if needed.
If approved for this grant, you will receive $250 after we receive final signatures on your club’s MOU. After hosting your second event and completing the post-event report you will receive an additional $250 for a total of $500 for the school year.
For recipients of the 2024-25 NCHS grant,
2025 Directing Change Mini Grant Application
Start conversations about mental health and suicide prevention with students, parents, and school staff with the Directing Change Mini Grant. Schools and organizations can receive up to $1,500 and receive hands-on support with delivering mental health and suicide prevention lessons.
Youth will learn about mental health, suicide prevention, develop healthy coping skills, and be prepared to support themselves or a friend during a crisis.
Applications are due September 30th, 2024. Apply here.
Questions? Email devin@directingchange.org or call: 858-324-4846.
NCHS Club Activity and Event Ideas
NAMI Ending the Silence is an engaging presentation that helps audience members learn about the warning signs of mental health conditions and what steps to take if you or a loved one are showing symptoms of a mental health condition.
NAMI Ending the Silence presentations include two leaders: one who shares an informative presentation and a young adult with a mental health condition who shares their journey of recovery. Audience members can ask questions and gain understanding of an often-misunderstood topic. Through dialogue, we can help grow the movement to end stigma.
What you will get:
- Free of cost to schools and communities
- NAMI Ending the Silence for Students: 50-minute presentation designed for middle and high school students that includes warning signs, facts and statistics and how to get help for themselves or a friend. Research has shown that NAMI Ending the Silence for Students is effective in changing middle and high school students’ knowledge and attitudes toward mental health conditions and toward seeking help
- NAMI Ending the Silence for School Staff: 1-hour presentation for school staff members that includes information about warning signs, facts and statistics, how to approach students and how to work with families
- NAMI Ending the Silence for Families: 1-hour presentation for adults with middle or high school aged youth that includes warning signs, facts and statistics, how to talk with your child and how to work with school staff
If you would like to host a NAMI Ending the Silence presentation at your school, contact your local NAMI Affiliate. If the presentation isn’t already available, there is another alternative to request the NEW online presentation option, click here.
Say It Out Loud: Creating Connections Through Conversations
Created by young people for young people, NAMI Say It Out Loud is a free online card game that will bring you closer to your friends through conversation prompts about life, relationships, and mental health.
Learn more about Say It Out Loud and play it with your club members here.
LivingWorks Start
LivingWorks Start teaches valuable skills to everyone 13 and older and requires no formal training or prior experience in suicide prevention.
In just 90 minutes online, LivingWorks Start teaches trainees to recognize when someone is thinking about suicide and connect them to help and support.
When you sign up for LivingWorks Start training, you’ll learn a powerful four-step model to keep someone safe from suicide, and you’ll have a chance to practice it with impactful simulations.
Safety resources and support are available throughout the program.
If you have questions or want to bring this training to your team or organization, we’re here to help—just email start@livingworks.net.
Club Members Raising Their Voices on Mental Health
Denair Unified Devotes An Entire School Day to Mental Health Messages Aimed at Students
For the second time in 18 months, Denair Unified dedicated an entire school day Wednesday to the subject of mental health for the nearly 700 students who attend Denair High School, Denair Middle School and Denair Charter Academy.
During the first four class periods, students watched eight videos centered on mental health covering topics including the importance of seeking help, how to use coaching apps, and the connection between psychological and physical health. The program featured skits from members of the NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Club, plenty of information from more than two dozen local agencies poised to help teens and their families, a barbecue lunch, lots of music, a photo booth and a colorful fun run for all.
Sierra Vista High NAMI Club Champions Mental Health Awareness
The Sierra Vista High School NAMI club is thriving with positive student-led mental health initiatives and record participation during the 2023-24 school year.
In its ninth year, the Sierra Vista High School National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Club has made significant strides in advocating for mental health awareness and combating the stigma associated with mental illness. Since its inception in the fall of 2015, the club has grown exponentially, with a notable increase in student membership this year, tripling from 100 students last year to a record 300 members.
This year’s focus on engaging activities has been key to the club’s expansion. Student officers prioritized meaningful and enjoyable activities such as making slime, creating friendship bracelets, goal-setting exercises, stress-relieving games, pie-eating contests, and playing musical chairs. These activities, coupled with a supportive environment, have attracted a diverse group of students.
Central East is first Valley high school to start mental health club
Early March NAMI Club president Dormesal Manifal says they opened a clothing closet for students.
“I’m really excited for those who would like to have a piece of attire to make them feel good where they feel confident in an interview.”
Having the right clothes can boost confidence. Any student in need can walk away with an outfit or suit plus shoes. The club’s mission is to include and stop the stigma tied to mental health.
“The more we talk about these issues, the more we make it a more normal conversation, the more we’re gonna see that students feel comfortable having conversations with their peers.”
The Executive Director of NAMI Fresno Christina Roup, credits the students for creating change.
“The involvement and the work is really driven by the students who have a passion about really improving the environment and normalizing the conversation about mental health and challenges we experience.”
Central East students share with their peers that it’s okay to be different, just be yourself.
Stanislaus County NAMI On Campus High School Clubs Featured in the Modesto Bee
NAMI On Campus High School Club Members from Modesto High School and Turlock High School were interviewed by the Modesto Bee to highlight all the work they do for their fellow classmates on their high school campuses. The article talks about the unique opportunity Stanislaus high schools are given through a grant with the Stanislaus County Office of Education. Check out the article by clicking the link below!
High school mental health clubs let stressed students know they’re not crazy, not alone
Crystal Widado, President of Healthy Minds at Glendora High School, participated as the writing director in Each Mind Magazine’s Issue Two: Clarity
Through written works, Each Mind focused on gaining clarity as we go through our teenage years. Poetry and personal essays share experiences with mental health, while articles help gain insight into broader societal issues.
The Central Grizzlies NAMI On Campus Club at 4th Annual Central Valley Convening on Student Mental Health and Well-Being, for 2021 focused on Understanding Youth Suicide and Effective Prevention, Intervention, and Postvention Strategies.
March 11, 2021:
The Central Grizzlies NAMI On Campus Club raises awareness on issues related to youth mental health. This club started just a few years ago and has already gained recognition from local teachers, the Central Unified School District, and Fresno County. See how this club continues to raise the bar across the region for youth mental health awareness.
Presenters: Paul Mirmingos, Club Advisor Emily Avila, Student Club Member Shaelynn Yang, Student Club Member
Want to be featured? Email NCHS@namica.org to inform us about any interviews, articles, or events where your club is highlighted.
Active NAMI on Campus High School Clubs
Want to follow other NCHS Clubs across California? Here is a list of all the clubs who are currently on Instagram. If your club has an account and it is not listed, please email NCHS@namica.org and we will update the list.
County/City:
High School:
Alameda High School- @swell_ahs
Amador Valley High School
Dublin High School- @dhs_nami
KIPP King Collegiate High School- @kkcmentalhealth
Mount Eden High School- @ncme.official
High School:
Chico High School
High School:
Heritage High School- @nami_hhs
Dougherty Valley High School- @namidvhs
California High School- @CalHighNAMIClub
Alhambra High School
High School:
Oak Ridge High School
High School:
Central East High School- @centralgrizzliesnami
Clovis West High School
Justin Garza High School- @jgh_nami
Riverdale High School- @namiclub_rhs
Sanger High School
Sanger West High School
Tranquility High School
University High School – @uhs.nami
Washington Union High School- @wuhs_health_ins
High School:
Boyle Heights Continuation School
Crescenta Valley High School- @namioncampuscv
High School:
Rosemead High School- @rsmdnami
Glen A. Wilson High School- @gawhsnami
Western Christian High School
West Covina High School- @wchsbestclub
Mt. SAC Early College Academy- @mtsaceca_tcs
Edgewood High School- @ehsnami
Sierra Vista High School- @svnamiclub
High School:
Applied Technology Center- @atc.nami
Centennial High School- @centennial.nami
Independence High School- @ihsnamiclub
Shafter High School- @NAMI_Generals
Frontier High School- @titanstakecare
Cesar E Chavez High School- @nami.cchs.club
Stockdale High School- @stockdalenami
South High School
Shafter High School- @NAMI_Generals
Robert F Kennedy High School
Delano High School
Vista West High School
Golden Valley High School
Bakersfield High School
North High School
High School:
Intellectual Virtues Academy
High School:
Le Grand High School- @lghs_nami
Livingston High School- @mind.over.matter.lhs
High School:
Everett Alvarez High School
North Salinas High School
Rancho San Juan High School
High School:
Tahquitz High School- @nami_ths
John W. North High School- @northsnami
Ramona High School
Alessandro High School- @alessandro.nami
Hemet High School
Arlington High School
West Valley High School
High School:
Bolsa Grande High School
Canyon High School- @canyonmha
Capistrano High School- @capovalleynami
Corona del Mar High School- @nami.cdm
Fairmont Preparatory Academy
Fountain Valley High School
Garden Grove High School
Laguna Hills High School
La Quinta High School- @lqhsnami
La Sierra Alternative Education
Los Alamitos High School – @losal_nami
Magnolia Science Academy
Marina High School- @namimhs
Pacifica High School- @phs.nami
Rancho Alamitos High School- @rahs_nami
Santiago High School- @santiagonami
Savanna High School- @nami_savanna
Sonora High School- @sonora.nami
Tarbut V’ Torah
Tesoro High School- @thsmindsmatter
Trabuco Hills High School
Villa Park High School- @vphsnami
Woodbridge High School
High School:
California Military Institute
Poly High School- Rivpolynami
High School:
Florin High School- @florinhighnami
Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep
Sheldon High School
Vista Del Largo High School
High School:
Alternative Education Center- facebook.com/AEC.Scorpions
Cajon High School
Chino High School
Colton High School- @chs_wellnessclub
Redlands East Valley High School- @revhs_mentalhealth
Wilmer Amina Carter High School – @chs_wellness_club
High School:
Imperial High School
Brawley Union High School- @n.a.m.i_buhs
Calexico High School- @Chsnami2022
Martin Luther King Jr. High School
Del Norte High School- @dnhsnami
Helix High School- @helix.nami
San Dieguito High School- @nami.sda
San Marcos High School
Coronado High School
The Learning Choice La Mesa
Eastlake High School- @eastlake.nami
SIATech Charter High School
School for Entrepreneurship and Technology
High School:
Jack London Continuation High School and Community Day School- @spiritualminds_jl
Sherman Oaks Center for the Enriched Studies- @soces.nami
Ulysses S. Grant High School- @ghsmentalhealthclub
Birmingham Community Charter High School- @bcchshopeclub
High School:
Baldwin Park High School
California School of the Arts – San Gabriel Valley
Flintridge Preparatory School- @prepmha
Glendora High School
San Marino High School- @smhs.nchs
High School:
Delta Charter High School
High School:
Pioneer Valley High School- @NAMIPVHS
Templeton High School- @ths_mentalhealth
Central Coast New Tech High School
High School:
Burlingame High School – @bhs_namiclub
High School:
Bellarmine College Preparatory
Los Altos High School- @lahsnami
Los Gatos High School- @catstocatslg
Live Oak High School- @namilohs
Mountain View High School
Artesia High School
Olympian High School
High School:
High School:
Burton Technology Academy High School
California Academy of Mathematics and Science- @nami.cams
Redondo Union High School
High School:
Central Valley High School- @cvhs_nami
Ceres High School- @cereshighnami
Hughson High School- @hhsnamioncampus
Joseph A. Gregori High School- @nami_gregori
Modesto High School- @nami.moho
Oakdale High School
Orestimba High School- @ohs_nami
Patterson High School- @phs_nami
Pitman High School- @pitmanmentalhealthsupport
Thomas Downey High School – @nami.tdhs
Turlock High School
Valley College High School
Waterford High School
High School:
Red Bluff High School- @rbhs_nami
High School:
Murrieta Mesa High School
High School:
Amador Valley High School – @av_nami
Foothill High School – @fhsmhac_nami
High School:
Dinuba High School- @d_namiclub
High School:
Bellflower High School- @thebutterflyeffectclub._
Downtown Magnets High School
Lennox Math Science and Technology Academy- @nami_lmsta
Littlerock High School-lhs_lovinglobos_club
Linda Esperanza Marquez High School Huntington Park Institute of Applied Medicine
South Gate High School- @sghsnami
TREE Academy
High School:
Foothill Technology High School- @fths_Wellness
High School:
New West Charter- @nwcnamiwla
Marymount High School
Palisades Charter High School- @palinamiwestside
Santa Monica High
Windward School
High School:
Applied Technology Center- @atc.nami
La Serna High School
Youth Mental Health Resources
Want to help parents and caregivers understand how to support their students going back to school? Watch the recording from our Town Hall with the California Department of Education discussing Supporting Youth Mental Health in the Transition Back to the Classroom.
This Town Hall will focus on how to support students as they shift back to in-person learning. Monica Nepomuceno from the California Department of Education will share quick tips and strategies for helping children and youth with transitioning from distance to in-person learning as well as inform participants about state-led projects that support student mental wellbeing.
NCHS Webinar
NAMI on Campus High School Club (NCHS) Introduction Webinar.
Before you submit your NCHS Club Application Please view the NCHS Webinar. We ask that your NCHS School Advisor and the students who will initiate the club view the Webinar in full, and ask any questions you may have before moving to the Application Step. We are excited that you made it the Webinar, the first step of opening your NCHS Club!
View webinar here.
If you don’t have the access code, Please email NCHS@namica.org for access.