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Korean Community Outreach Assistant

JobsBy Sasmita Mishra January 5, 2026

The Korean Community Outreach Assistant will help expand awareness and participation in NAMI’s Korean-language programs through culturally tailored outreach and engagement. This position mirrors the broader duties of NAMI-SCC’s Outreach Coordinator but is dedicated exclusively to outreach within the Korean community. Responsibilities include community engagement, seminar support, outreach tracking, and partnership-building aligned with the deliverables of the KACF community grant.

Stanford BSL Neurofeedback Research Study

Research StudiesBy Sasmita Mishra December 16, 2025

Stanford University’s Brain Stimulation Lab, exploring the effects of neurofeedback training. This study aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of advanced neurofeedback techniques using a high-resolution 7T MRI scanner.

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.

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.

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