NAMI’s Statement on the Outcome of the Derek Chauvin Trial
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) today released the following statement from CEO Daniel H. Gillison Jr., on the verdict in the trial of Derek Chauvin
NAMI-Santa Clara County Family Jail Support Group Helps Families Advocate for Loved Ones
It’s 6 P.M. on the first Wednesday of the month and families and friends sign on to Zoom in the age of COVID. Fear and desperation can be seen on their faces. They need help. Their child or other family member is in jail.
General Meeting, Tue Apr 13th, Falling into the Housing Gap with Sen. Jim Beall and more!
Nowhere in Santa Clara County are mental health needs more prevalent than among those with severe mental illness. Compound these health challenges with a lack of housing, and those who suffer from severe mental illness become homeless or land in jail. Even those who do stabilize through hospitalization or residential treatment facilities fall into…
Laura’s Law Benefits for Santa Clara County
The Health and Hospital Committee of the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors will be holding a special meeting on March 24 to discuss whether to implement Laura’s Law in Santa Clara County, or opt out of the program. This an opportunity for you to urge the supervisors to implement the program in Santa Clara County. NAMI Santa Clara County supports the implementation of Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT), Laura’s Law and is asking the County not to opt out of implementing the program!
Familias Latinas Encuentran Respuestas En La Página De NAMI Español
NAMI Español extiende un salvavidas a las familias latinas, especialmente en el Condado de Santa Clara donde el 25% de la población, o 500,000 personas, componen la comunidad latina. El tener una opción en español dentro de NAMI Santa Clara County proporciona una voz confortante para aquellos que requieren de ayuda en salud mental. Lourdes…
A.B. 1976 Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) Community Feedback
In September 2020 Governor Newsom Signed AB 1976 into law. AB 1976 updates Laura’s law, Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT), one of the provisions of this update is a new rule that counties have to implement AOT unless the county chooses to opt-out By May 1st, 2021. The changes were discussed at the Santa Clara County Health and Hospital Committee. The Behavioral Health Services Department presented a report on February 17 describing the various programs currently run by the department. They indicated that they expect to send a report in April to the Board of Supervisors, recommending that Santa Clara County opt-out of the program.
Latino Families Find Answers on NAMI Español Webpage By Moryt Milo
NAMI Español extends a mental health lifeline to Latino families, especially in Santa Clara County where 25 percent of the population, or 500,000 people, make up the Latino community. Having a Spanish option within the NAMI Santa Clara County affiliate provides a comforting voice to those in need of mental health assistance. Lourdes Robles-Velazquez, who…
General Meeting, Tue Mar 9th, “Ask the Doctor” with Dr. Brandon Bentzley
Dr. Bentzley is a psychiatrist and Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences at Stanford’s School of Medicine. His current research focuses on the role of dopamine in economic decisions and developing neurostimulation-based treatments for severe depression and suicidality.
Community Mobile Response (CMR) Program – Let us know what you think!
Find more information on MHSA’s website! PRIMARY PROBLEM 1. Individuals experiencing mental health crises often interact with police and emergency departments. For communities that are historically unserved, underserved, and inappropriately served, interacting with law enforcement can be a frightening, distressing, and even deadly experience. 2. Communities with historical trauma because of police brutality and negative…
FREE EVENT: BEDLAM Screening and Panel
Watch the Panel on our YouTube by clicking HERE! It isn’t too late to watch Bedlam! Please click HERE to watch on PBS! This is a panel with Dr. Rosenberg, Sen. Jim Beall, David Mineta, and one of NAMI-SCC’s Peer Mentors, Allison Murray. They will discuss the issue of housing and the importance of…