End of Year Fundraiser 2024

Margaret Lavin & Stacy Bibo

Mrs. Bibo in her class room

Dear NAMI-Santa Clara County Community,

You are not alone!

These are the most powerful words one can hear in a crisis. They are especially important to children, who today navigate some of the most challenging waters when it comes to maintaining positive mental health.

That’s why it is such an honor to introduce you to Stacey Bibo and San Jose’s Price Middle School, who have raised over $40,000 for NAMI-Santa Clara County since 2020.

Mrs. Bibo has long recognized the importance of mental health for her students. At Price Middle School, she developed a customized mental health curriculum for all grade levels, including NAMI’s Ending the Silence presentation, which offers tips on how to identify signs and symptoms of mental health conditions. It’s all part of creating a safe space for learning, helping students build confidence to have conversations about mental health—and ask for help when they need it.

Price Middle School’s commitment is embodied in the their annual fundraiser, Price Walks for Mental Health, where students and staff work as a team to support NAMIWalks Silicon Valley. This year, “Team Price Middle School” was a Top 5 fundraiser, raising over $12,000 for our mission!

In February, the NAMI-SCC Board of Directors honored Mrs. Bibo and Price Middle School with the Community Merit Award for their outstanding work and leadership. This year, thanks to your generosity, we’ve been able to expand programs like Ending the Silence, ensuring that people of all ages can access the full range of locally available mental health programs, support groups, and resources offered by NAMI-SCC, which are completely free of charge.

Your support has a profound impact. Together, let’s reach out a hand to those in crisis and remind them: You are not alone!

You’ve helped NAMI-SCC serve over 13,000 people!

Your contributions have helped provide:

• 8 Family t o Family Courses with 117 participants
• 7 Peer to Peer Courses with 57 participants
• 26 Faith Net presentations with 1,382 attendees
• 72 Ending the Silence Presentations with 2,178 attendees
• 67 In Our Own Voice presentations with 1,074 attendees
• 66 Community Peer Program matches
• 157 Connection support group meetings with 2,173 participants total
• 72 Family t o Family support group meetings with 1,260 participants
• 4 Persona a Persona classes with 27 participants
• 4 Familia a Familia classes with 60 participants
• 43 Family support group (Spanish) meetings with 1,057 participants
• 24 Conexion support group (Spanish) meetings
• 164 participants

2,847 calls and visits t o Helpline

And SO much more…

“I realized how much kinder I can be to myself. I must be proud of how far I have come.”

– Peer to Peer Student

“Your dedication to advancing the field of crisis intervention is truly commendable, and your willing ness to share your time and expertise with our attendees is greatly appreciated…your contribution will have a lasting positive effect on the professional development of all participants.”

– In Our Own Voice Presentation Attendee

“My mentor helped me to adjust my expectations for recovery in a realistic way. We set small goals that were realistic and achievable. As a result, I a m very hopeful about my continued wellness and recovery.”

– Community Peer Program Participant

Millions of people in the U.S. are affected by mental illness each year. Millions of stories, millions of lived experiences, millions of people deserving of support. At NAMI-SCC, we stand united in the journey towards mental health for all.