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National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

1-800-273-8255

Crisis Text Line

Text NAMI to 741-741 to connect with a trained crisis counselor to receive free, 24/7 crisis support via text message.

NAMI HelpLine

Call 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) M–F, 7 a.m.–3 p.m. PT for free mental health info, referrals and support.

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NAMI Board Members Elected

Support NAMI California During Tax Season

During tax season, you have the ability to make a positive impact within your community. By simply going to the Contributions page on your California Income Tax Return and checking the box entitled “National Alliance on Mental Illness California Voluntary Tax Contribution Fund,” you can help fund our partnership with local law enforcement to safely interact with individuals experiencing a mental health crisis through Crisis Intervention Training (CIT).

Happy 10-Year Anniversary, Jessica Cruz!

This week, our CEO, Jessica Cruz, celebrates 10 years with NAMI California.

“In ten years, I have met amazing people that I now call friends; I have struggled but have grown out of it; and I have accepted that we can’t help everyone, but everyone can help someone.  I am looking forward to many more years in continuing to fight alongside warriors to make sure ALL people impacted by mental illness are seen, heard and served.”

Thank you for your tireless efforts and leadership!

Postponed: Southern California Regional Multicultural Symposium and Youth Symposium

Team NAMI: Comfort At Home Challenge Launched

Message About COVID-19 from Our CEO, Jessica Cruz

Postponed: Southern California Regional Multicultural Symposium and Youth Symposium

CEO Jessica Cruz Appointed to the California Health and Human Services Agency Behavioral Health Task Force

New NAMI Cope Mental Health Program to Support California Police Officers

POSTPONED -Upcoming Southern California Multicultural Regional Symposium: April 10 in Los Angeles

Postponed – Upcoming NAMI CA 2020 Youth Symposium: April 22 in Sacramento

Family & Peer Support Specialist Online Training Starts Feb. 4

Community Input: Our 2019-2020 Surveys

Event Alert: Unite for Change: California

2019-2020 Stakeholder Surveys for Diverse Communities & Families 

Special Holiday Schedule

2018-2019 Annual State of the Community Reports

We are excited to share NAMI California’s Year 2 (2018-2019) Annual State of the Community Reports (ASOCR) on Diverse Communities & Families.

Community Opportunity: Hearing in Sacramento Dec. 9

Giving Tuesday 2019

California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal (CalAIM): Behavioral Health Proposals

Event Summary: Yolo Regional Advocacy Meeting

Action Alert: Ask your Senators to Make 988 a Reality

Action Alert: Short Survey on the LPS Act

Action Alert: Join Us in Supporting a 3-Digit Number for Suicide Prevention

Help us out by participating in our Stakeholders Survey!

NAMI California helps host Solano County’s Mental Health 101 training

NAMI California represented at Youth Mental Health Day

Join NAMI California’s Online Focus Group For Both Families and Diverse Communities

NAMI Santa Clara County President Kathy Forward Receives Award from Senator Beall

A Letter from Our CEO: Join NAMI California this Tax Season

NAMI California Affiliate Training Funding Opportunity!

NAMI On Campus High School workshop makes appearance at local Wellness Conference

Governor Newsom’s Fiscal Year 2019-20 State Budget – Mental Health Issues

Upcoming Cultural Competence Webinar Series Announced

LA-based musician TRACE releases new single titled “Anxiety”

Peer-to-Peer is now moving out of pilot stage!

Closed for the Holidays!

AmazonSmile Donates to NAMI California When You Do Your Holiday Shopping!

Former NAMI Board Member Featured in Mental Health Documentary

Principles of Community Engagement webinar registration now open!

Affiliate & Member Corner

Warning Added to Netflix Series ’13 Reasons Why’ Thanks to YOU

NAMI California Advocates at the Capitol’s Behavioral Health Wellness Fair

San Diego vs. Siskiyou: Researchers Find Stark Disparities in Senior Mental Health Care Across Counties