With your support and high spirits, we intend to make an unprecedented impact on mental health in Los Angeles. You won’t want to miss itLet’s raise our voices together to be heard, united in our commitment to raise awareness of NAMI Greater Los Angeles County’s free, mental health support, and education. Each year, we bring together corporations, community organizations, families, and individuals to raise funds and to meet LA’s mental health champions, who have worked to end the stigma.Whether you’re a previous participant or a new voice waiting to be…
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FREE Art Classes
FREE ART Classes for Individuals with Mental Illness, PTSD, or Suicidal Thoughts. NO Prior art experience needed! LOCATION: Claremont United Church of Christ233 Harrison Ave. Claremont, CA 91711Room 205 DAYS & TIME:Tuesday, February 7, 2023 @6:30PMSaturday, February 18, 2023 @3:00PMTuesday, February 21, 2023 @6:30PMTuesday, February 28, 2023 @ 6:30PM For more information :Joshua Ramirezjoshua@saintremy.org
Read MoreAdvocacy Alert: C.A.R.E. court support due tonight!
Suffering from severe mental illnesses or supporting those who do can often feel helpless, like you’re in this fight alone. Not only do we need support on the ground to help us through difficult episodes, but we really could use a culturally competent and condition-aware system that will actually help us. Right now California legislature is considering bills SB1338 and AB2830 that form the Community Assistance, Recovery & Empowerment court, or C.A.R.E. court. If passed these bills would create a community-based system that directly supports persons in crisis with a…
Read MoreAC 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…
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It’s SUPER Tuesday!
It’s the first Tuesday which means it’s SUPER Tuesday! We’ll be back in person for our English Family Support Group at our new location at the United Church of Christ in Claremont. The address is 233 Harrison Ave, Claremont, CA 91711 and there is ample street parking. Entrance is on the right side of the building and there will be signs to guide you to the meeting room. In the interest of safety and continued in-person events, masks will be required indoors. Peer Support Group will still be virtual as…
Read MoreVirtual Movie Night
Since we’re spending so much time online we thought, “why can’t we watch a movie together?” So we do! For the last few months we’ve met through a content sharing platform and watched movies with a chat feature. Past movies have included: The Farewell The Water Man Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse Kiki’s Delivery Service Residente * special third Wednesday viewing to coincide with Latinx Heritage Month! Movies are generally picked the week of and announced on the day through social media. You can even suggest movies through our online suggestion…
Read MoreIn Person Support Group
Yes that’s right, it’s our FIRST in person gathering in over a year! We can’t think of a better reason to get together than by hosting one of our SUPER Tuesday support groups, Family Support in English! This Tuesday, August 3rd Family Support Group will still meet online but attendees also have the choice of gathering in person at 6:15 pm. Our physical meeting space this Tuesday is the Sumner Room at the Claremont United Church of Christ*, 233 Harrison Ave, Claremont, CA 91711: To keep our space as safe…
Read MoreSUPER Tuesdays
NAMIPV hosts multiple support groups each month because, we get it, sometimes life can be a lot. Whether they’re in person or online we want to give you the time and space to connect with each other. Peers can check in and share their experiences. Family members can hear different perspectives on supporting their loved ones. Hay un grupo de apoyo familiar en español porque la salud mental afecta a todos, sin importar el idioma que hable. Because we know how important support groups are we give you SUPER Tuesdays!…
Read More2021 Fundraiser
NAMIPV is fundraising now through July 21st: help us secure another year of supportive services for individuals with mental health conditions and their families! Donations of any size are welcome; there is no contribution too small! We are over 70% of the way to achieving our goal of $16,800. Please consider donating or sharing our info today. https://bit.ly/NAMIPV-Team
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