Come out on Sunday, April 3rd as we “Paint the Town Green” and put up flyers within our community! Volunteers all across Greater Los Angeles County will be visiting cafes, grocery stores, and local shops to let people know about this year’s in person NAMI Walks. The more people know about the Walk and see NAMI’s name out there, the more mental health awareness we raise! When one in five people experience a mental illness in any given year the need for support is critical. We want all of Pomona…
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AC Clippers Community Event
The Agua Caliente Clippers of Ontario is not only a local professional basketball team but also an active fixture in the community. The team regularly recognizes residents doing amazing things and honors them at a home game as “Hometown Heroes.” Our very own Kyoni Cummings has been recognized by the Clippers! On top of that they even have a nonprofit night where part of the ticket proceeds go to support local nonprofits. NAMI Pomona Valley was recently recognized as the “Nonprofit of the Game” at the March 12th match. We…
Read MoreNAMIWalks Your Way 2022
Join us on Saturday, May 21st for our annual Walk event at Grand Park, Los Angeles. Register to Walk, Fundraise or Donate to NAMIPV: https://bit.ly/NAMIWalksPV NAMIWalks is a once-a-year fund and awareness raising opportunity in the form of a 5k and community celebration. As the largest mental health walk in the greater Los Angeles area, we are gathering #Together4MH for the first time in two years! The volume of people who turn out for NAMIWalks is a powerful reminder that we are #NotAlone and demonstrates how many of us are affected…
Read MoreLocal Legends
NAMI Pomona Valley is excited to share the story of a local legend of… COMMUNITEA KITCHEN visit mycommunitea.com for more info
Read MoreMilitary Personnel and Mental Health
This Memorial Day falls on the 31st, bringing a close to Mental Health Awareness Month. Not only are we grateful for the contributions made by our military service persons, we are also aware of the sacrifices made by them and their loved ones. Some have paid the ultimate price and for many that means carrying grief as much as pride. Other carry the weight of their experiences, in ways that only other fellow service persons can understand. NAMIPV would like to take a moment to express our gratitude to all…
Read MoreAAPI Mental Health Resources
NAMIPV recognizes the diversity of it’s membership and the greater populations that we serve. Within our primary service area alone the combined estimated Asian, Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander population average is 11.3%. That number may seem small but it represents a very real group of people every bit as important, diverse, and vulnerable to negative attacks as any other member of our community. We want to make sure that everyone feels seen, heard, and supported, especially when their mental health and wellbeing is threatened by targeted negative actions.…
Read MorePeer Support Groups
NAMI Pomona Valley now offers three NAMI Connection Recovery Support Groups! 1st Tuesday of every month at 6:15 – 7:30 PM Every Friday at 6:30 – 8:00 PM Every Thursday at 6:30 – 9:30 PM What is NAMI Connection? So glad you asked! NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group is a free, peer-led support group for any adult who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition. You will gain insight from hearing the challenges and successes of others, and the groups are led by trained leaders who’ve been there. NAMI’s…
Read MorePomona Food Giveaway
The Kennedy Austin Foundation (KAF) provides a weekly food giveaway to individuals and families in the Pomona area. Call or visit the KAF website for more information! (909) 620-0912 www.KennedyAustinFoundation.org
Read MoreA Call to Action
Tri-City will be hosting a webinar on Impact of Systemic Racism on Mental Health on Thursday, September 24, 2020 at 6:00 pm – Please join us for a webinar presented by Jei Africa, PsyD, MSCP, CATC-V, the Director of Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (BHRS) at the County of Marin. The goal of this webinar is to address the impact of systemic racism, implicit bias and microaggression on the mental health of BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities. Participants will learn strategies to promote equity and inclusion and ways to improve access to…
Read MoreSeptember is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
It’s time to destigmatize mental health, even if it means being vulnerable around your peers or family. Vulnerability is a sign of strength and we encourage you to take the first step in asking for help. Join us in supporting Suicide Prevention Awareness Month by starting the conversation at home, at work, and in the community. Pain isn’t always obvious. Suicide Prevention is about knowing the signs and stepping in or speaking up for someone you care about. Talking about death or suicide Seeking methods for self-harm Talking about feeling…
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