Our November speaker will be John Costa who has an extensive background in law enforcement, police training, and public education. After completing a 31-year career with the Palo Alto Police Department, John retired honorably at the supervisory rank of sergeant in 2009.
In an interactive presentation, Robert Villanueva will walk us through his journey of being diagnosed, self-stigma, and overcoming stigma to thrive in the mental health community.
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.
Dr. Jacob Ballon is our April 14 General Meeting presenter. Dr. Ballon will discuss the current pipeline of medications for schizophrenia, discussing medications in clinical trials at the Department of Psychiatry at Stanford University along with other programs.
Our February 2026 General Meeting speaker is Angela Lucero Perry, South Bay Employment Services Manager at AbilityPath, a nonprofit that helps people with disabilities prepare for and obtain meaningful employment. AbilityPath serves individuals who qualify for funding through the Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) or San Andreas Regional Center, requiring a diagnosed disability and a desire to work.
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).
Dr. Hogan Shy will present a review of mental health within primary care, examining the current state of mental health in the general population and emphasizing the importance of addressing these issues.
Dr. Maureen O’Connor will explore the current state of California’s mental and behavioral health workforce, highlighting both challenges and opportunities.
Back by popular demand is our “Ask the Doctor” general meeting, and Dr. Rona Hu, MD, is our April presenter. She will speak briefly about schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, and then spend most of the evening answering your questions.
NAMI SCC Board Member Election for 2025-2026.
NAMI @ Work Presentation: This meeting will feature a presentation by NAMI-SCC’s Community and Media Relations Liaison, Tiffany Austin