Our January 2018 speaker, Michael Mantz, MD, MH, will be discussing the latest science on what goes into creating a strong brain, mind and nervous system. He will talk about how recent scientific evidence demonstrates that what we eat, how we sleep, who we connect with, how we feel, and how we move our bodies…
The Sheriff’s will be presenting an overview of the Main Jail Intake Booking process. Custody staff perform a multitude of functions including photographing, fingerprinting and identifying new arrestees. Part of this process includes the classification and housing of those who will stay in custody, as well as the bail/or process for those who may be…
“In Our Own Voice” Presentation Through the live stories of two presenters, In Our Own Voice explores the reality of living with mental illness. Speaking from their own lived experiences, the presenters walk audience through five chapters of recovery: Dark Days; Acceptance; Treatment; Coping Skills & Successes; Hopes & Dreams. As they do so, the presenters…
It’s been a while since we’ve had a general meeting dedicated to updating us on psych medications with the opportunity to “Ask the Doctor.” On September 12, Dr. Vijay Jethanandani will be our speaker. He originally trained as a surgeon but switched to psychiatry when he came to the U.S. from India in 1983. Join…
Soo Jung, MA, is a Senior Manager of the Office of Supportive Housing for Santa Clara County. In this role, she oversees the Permanent Supportive Housing Program, manages housing resources and services, and streamlines referrals to provide support to the most vulnerable and chronically homeless individuals in the county. Soo has been working for Santa…
(June 2017 Newsletter Write-Up) Kate Hardy is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who specializes in working with individuals with psychosis in both research and clinical settings. Currently Dr. Hardy is director of the INSPIRE Clinic at Stanford University, providing recovery-oriented care for people with early psychosis. Psychosis exists on a continuum of no psychosis at one…
Kathryn Parlet and Police Officer Juan de Dios Tovar are our May general meeting speakers. Ms. Parlet will provide up-to-date information about 5150 and the Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) program and will answer questions. San Jose Police Officer Juan de Dios Tovar is very well known in the community who helps with mental health concerns. He is…
The Celebration took place on April 26 at the Elk’s Lodge, and was a huge success as well as a wonderful celebration of NAMI Santa Clara County’s 40 plus years of service to our community. Our speakers and guests included an introduction to the event by Alan Hersh, our emcee and a Family-to-Family teacher, followed…
“Is there racial unfairness in our criminal justice system? How would we know? If there is racial unfairness, what should be done?” The Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office has completed a three-year study that provides some answers, but raises more questions. Mr. Rosen joined the DA’s Office in 1995 and was elected District Attorney…
WHEN: Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at 4-5 P.M “DBT Skills Training“ – Elizabeth Bellows, M.D., invites you to experience DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) Skills Training. It will include demonstrations from 4 skills modules: emotional regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness and mindfulness.. WHEN: Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at 4-5 P.M. WHERE: NAMI SCC Classroom (1150 S. Bascom Ave,…