Get ready for an unforgettable evening at “Twilight Trails with NAMI-SCC,” a vibrant community celebration in partnership with Bay Area Ridge Trail. Bring your friends and family for an action-packed evening featuring a refreshing 4-mile hike, engaging wellness activities, and delicious food for all ages.
In this issue: NAMI HelpLine: A Beacon of Hope, Proxy Parent: A Private Solution to a Public Dilemma, NAMIWalks Silicon Valley 2026, NAMIWalks Kickoff Event, Twilight Trails with NAMI-SCC, Peer-to-Peer Class, Thank You To Our Donors, NAMI California Annual Conference 2026, Volunteer Spotlight: Kyo Phu, NAMI National Convention (NAMICon) 2026 Recap, NAMI-SCC Annual Picnic Recap
The one burning question for parents with children who have a mental illness is “Who will take care of my child when I am gone?” Should it be a sibling, relative, or third party? Who will handle the finances, medical needs, public benefits, and day-to-day support? The answer is vexing and complex.
We are currently recruiting volunteers for the NAMI-Santa Clara County HelpLine team: the warm, compassionate frontline that helps connect others to hope, resources, and support. If you’ve completed (or are in the process of completing) a NAMI education course and want to give back, we need your help!
In this issue: NAMI-SCC’s Annual Picnic, Upcoming June 9 General Meeting, Anxious Nation Follow-Up, NAMI California Annual Conference 2026, NAMIWalks Silicon Valley 2026, Fundraisers for FaithNet, 2026 Advocacy Day in Sacramento, FaithNet Mental Health 101 Luncheon, Long-Time NAMI Leaders Retire
Carol Larkin, Director of Client Relations at Proxy Parent Foundation and Executive Director Carmen Bowen, a nonprofit executive and lifelong advocate for individuals with developmental disabilities and underserved communities will talk about Proxy Parent Foundation on June 9 general meeting.
In this issue: Virtual Mental Health Awareness Event: Anxious Nation Movie Screening and Panel Discussion; NAMI StigmaFree Workplace;
Silicon Valley Mental Health Crisis Team at Risk of Losing Funding, Stanford Psychiatrist, Jacob Ballon, Talks About Schizophrenia; Mental Health 101 for Faith Communities; NAMI-SCC Family Support Groups; Provider Education Classes; NAMI National Convention (NAMICon) 2026; NAMI California Annual Conference 2026; NAMI-SCC’s Annual Picnic; NAMIWalks Silicon Valley 2026
Nothing is more terrifying than watching a family member experience their first psychotic break. Suddenly, parent and adult child are sitting across from a psychiatrist with no clue what comes next.
Join NAMI-Santa Clara County for a virtual screening of the movie “Anxious Nation” and a live panel discussion afterwards. NOTE: This event will be an online Webinar. Date: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 Time: 6:00 – 7:30PM (PDT) “Anxious Nation” Anxious Nation (2022) is a documentary film directed by Laura Morton and Vanessa Roth that explores…
In this issue: NAMI-SCC Outreach Spotlight: Expanding Mental Health Outreach in the Korean American Community, Upcoming April 14 General Meeting: Dr. Jacob Ballon: Medications for Schizophrenia, Installation of Board Officers 2026-2027, Upcoming NAMI-SCC Education Classes, NAMI-SCC In-Person Family Support Group is Back, Upcoming Virtual Event: Mental Health Movie Screening and Panel, Registration Now Open for the 15th Annual Behavioral Health Community Heroes Awards, NAMI National Convention (NAMICon) 2026, NAMI-SCC’s Annual Picnic, NAMIWalks Silicon Valley 2026, Staff Spotlight: Justin Kim, Korean Community Outreach Assistant, Volunteer Appreciation Brunch, How You Can Support CIT.