In observance of Suicide Prevention Week and Month, the County of Santa Clara Suicide Prevention Program will host a virtual screening and discussion panel of Angst. This documentary film tells the stories of many kids and teens who discuss their anxiety and its impacts on their lives and relationships, as well as how they’ve found…
The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) is hosting two Showcases of exemplary Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) programs. The MHSA Showcase is an opportunity to prominently feature successful MHSA-funded programs and increase information sharing across counties and mental health plans. The Showcase presentation will highlight programs that serve unique populations. Wednesday, September 30, 9:00…
NAMI Santa Clara County, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is hosting NAMIWalks Your Way Silicon Valley on October 10th from 10:00-11:00 AM. Every year since 2016, NAMIWalks entertained over 1,200 visitors for a 5k at Guadalupe Park in San Jose, CA. It is a day to celebrate the milestones in mental health, the lives we’ve lost to…
Congresswoman Anna Eshoo (D-18) is seen chairing a subcommittee hearing in this file photo. Photo by Elizabeth Mendez. NAMI Santa Clara County Perspective: Suicide is a public health crisis that is often overlooked. Santa Clara county has an average of 150 people die from suicide each year. With a range of suicide prevention measures, a…
The International Association for Human Values (IAHV) is providing Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients with the Date Un Respiro online SKY Breathing workshop at no cost, now through October 2020. SKY Breathing is an evidence-based technique which uses specific rhythms of the breath to quickly and easily eliminate stress, revitalize the nervous system, and bring greater clarity and…
We did it! The U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed the bipartisan S. 2661, the National Suicide Hotline Designation Act. This bill is an important step to making 9-8-8, a nationwide three-digit dialing code for mental health crises and suicide prevention, operational. It passed the Senate earlier this year and will now go to the…
Family Acceptance Projects helps families to promote well-being & reduce health risks for LGBTQ Children & Youth. This one-day FREE training is for Santa Clara County providers who work in behavioral health, health care, school-based, out-of-home and faith based settings. Fall 2020 Dates: Tuesday October 27th or Monday November 23rd Time: 9:00 am – 4:30…
Building an Inclusive Workplace for People with Disabilities Hiring people with disabilities is a unique process. Employers have to evaluate their strengths and have an open mind. Do not make conclusions about candidates with disabilities by their first impressions. People with the same disabilities does not mean they have the same characteristics. Employers should handle…
Do you get anxious in social situations? You’re not alone. Social anxiety disorder affects as many as 12% of Americans, and can result in significant distress and disability. Cognitive behavior therapy is one of the best treatments available, but as many as 25% of patients do not fully respond and we do not know why. This…