Community Voices: Stories, Interviews, Survey Answers, Project Spotlights

Team NAMI California Q&A Interviews

Q&A with Jessica Cruz, NAMI California CEO

Q&A with Jei Africa, NAMI California Board of Director Secretary  

More coming soon!

Posts: Personal Stories

Personal essays and blog posts from our Team NAMI California community.

While We’re At It, Let’s Fix the Systemic Racism in the Mental Health System, by Anita Fisher of NAMI San Diego

Reflections on Pride and Fighting for a Better World by Steven Kite, NAMI California Chief Operating Officer

Taking a Cue From Those with Mental Illness During the COVID-19 Pandemic, by Julie Benn, NAMI San Diego member

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TeamNAMI California Project Spotlights

Posts from Team NAMI California members discussing projects and campaigns to help our communities.

Housing the Heals Project Report, by Teresa Pasquini and Lauren Rettagliata

Fighting Racial Injustice in Our Communities by Gigi Crowder, Executive Director of NAMI Contra Costa

Videos: Personal Stories

Harold Turner, NAMI Urban Los Angeles

More videos coming soon!

Community Voices: Comments from Community Members

In our 30-Second Surveys, we ask community members to share their insights and experiences.

Challenges faced by diverse communities

Encouraging others to attend support groups

Lessons learned during the pandemic

Recovery from eating disorders

Black History Month

How medication helps maintain mental health

Answer our questions!