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The Community Assistance, Recovery & Empowerment court, or C.A.R.E Court is a proposed community-based system that directly supports persons in crisis with a time-structured care plan and goals of stabilization, self-sufficiency and even housing support. The idea behind C.A.R.E. court is to help vulnerable persons experiencing severe mental illness or substance abuse disorders from falling through the cracks, providing them with the tools and dedicated support that could prevent homelessness, incarceration, or other restrictive conservatorship interventions. For those following our call to action in May, the C.A.R.E. Court is proposal…

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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…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

At NAMI, we know that many people in our communities have been treated poorly and unfairly by the justice system. Last year, the NAMI HelpLine received thousands of calls from people requesting legal resources. We also know that people of color—much like people with mental health conditions—are over-represented in the criminal justice system and often lack access to quality and culturally-competent mental health care. As we work to ensure that more people with mental health conditions get help instead of handcuffs, it is critically important that we take time to…