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News — December 2025 – January 2026

Monthly NewsBy Sasmita Mishra December 3, 2025

In this issue: Out & About NAMI Presentations in Your Community, Holiday Closure, NAMI-SCC Board Officer Election for 2026-2027, NAMI-SCC Annual Holiday Drive, Upcoming NAMI-SCC Education Classes, Upcoming Provider Education Virtual Seminar, Upcoming Provider Education InPerson Classes, Directing Change Contest, Call for nominations: 15th Annual Behavioral Health Community Heroes Awards, Congratulations to Navah Statman, Grateful for Community & Partnership this Thanksgiving, Staff Spotlight: Jen Larson, Year-End Charitable Giving

End of Year Fundraiser 2025

Year End ReportBy Sasmita Mishra November 25, 2025

Year-end fundraiser, 2025. Meet Tessa. Tessa Gallo was a typical sixth-grader. She was an involved student and an adoring middle child to two loving sisters. But one day, she exhibited concerning behaviors thatwere uncharacteristic of her personality and usual demeanor.

FaithNet Associate

JobsBy Sasmita Mishra November 25, 2025

NAMI-SCC FaithNet is an innovative program created at NAMI-Santa Clara County (NAMISCC) to create inclusive, mental health-friendly faith communities across Santa Clara County through education, support, and public awareness presentations.

News — November 2025

Monthly NewsBy Sasmita Mishra October 31, 2025

In this issue: NAMIWalks Silicon Valley 2025, Thank You, Sponsors, Holiday Closure, Upcoming November 11 General Meeting, Giving Tuesday, NAMI-SCC Annual Holiday Drive, MH 101 Presented By FaithNet, New Mental Health-Friendly Congregation, Silicon Valley Independent Living Center (SVILC) Peoples’ Thanksgiving, Upcoming Provider Education Virtual Seminar, NAMI CA Conference Recap, Volunteer Spotlight: Briana Hermann, Planned Giving

Helping People Experiencing or at Risk of Homelessness Move Beyond Crisis Toward Lasting Stability

General MeetingBy Sasmita Mishra October 31, 2025

The mission of The United Effort Organization is to help people experiencing or at risk of homelessness move towards self-sufficiency and find safe homes in our community (Santa Clara County).

A Research Study to Understand How Depression is Related to Cognitive Impairment

Research StudiesBy Sasmita Mishra October 30, 2025

Feeling depressed and wondering if cognition affects depression diagnosis and treatment?
Join the ACE-D Research Study

News — October 2025

Monthly NewsBy Sasmita Mishra October 3, 2025

In this issue: NAMIWalks Silicon Valley 2025, NAMI California Conference, 2025 Disability Awareness Day, September 9 General Meeting Recap, Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW), NAMI-SCC Invited to Speak at State Capitol, NAMI-SCC Outreach Within the Community, Volunteer Spotlight: Karen Chiu, Planned Giving of Retirement Plans & Life Insurance

Hogan Shy: The Family Doctor Will See You Now

BlogBy Sasmita Mishra October 2, 2025

For decades, physical health and mental health were viewed as separate conditions. Anything above the neck—an ear infection, sore throat, or common cold—meant a trip to primary care doctors. But if the patient showed symptoms of mental instability, doctors wrote referrals to psychiatrists.

Substance Use Disorder Research Study

Research StudiesBy Sasmita Mishra September 9, 2025

Do you have substance use disorder?
Stanford University School of Medicine is looking for participants to take part in research study that involves a 1-hour anonymous phone interview.

News — September 2025

Monthly NewsBy Sasmita Mishra September 3, 2025

In this issue: Join Us for NAMIWalks Silicon Valley 2025!, September 9 General Meeting, Dr. Hogan Shy, Education Classes, NAMI California Conference, September Is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, Maternal Mental Health Symposium, NAMIWalks SCC Kickoff Recap, New Tool to Report “Problem”, Unlicensed Group Housing, SCC Behavioral Health Board, Jeff and Tardive Dyskinesia

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