Family Acceptance Projects helps families to promote well-being & reduce health risks for LGBTQ Children & Youth. This one-day FREE training is for Santa Clara County providers who work in behavioral health, health care, school-based, out-of-home and faith based settings. Fall 2020 Dates: Tuesday October 27th or Monday November 23rd Time: 9:00 am – 4:30…
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Building an Inclusive Workplace for People with Disabilities Hiring people with disabilities is a unique process. Employers have to evaluate their strengths and have an open mind. Do not make conclusions about candidates with disabilities by their first impressions. People with the same disabilities does not mean they have the same characteristics. Employers should handle…
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We’re starting our Fall lineup with the Interim and Deputy Directors of SCC Behavioral Health Services and Valley Medical Center’s COO-Behavioral Health Services. They will discuss how COVID-19 has affected the mental health system and its programs, and how they are working together to improve systems of care. Sherri Terao, Interim Director, Santa Clara County…
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Recently, at a virtual NAMIFaithNet Luncheon, a faith leader of a nearby parish, asked, “What can you do when the person you love has mental illness and refuses treatment?” Edmund Ibarra, a FaithNet staff person and member of St. Martin of Tours Parish recommended the anguished parent read, I’m Not Sick. I Don’t Need Help!…
DetailsCOVID-19 has dramatically changed our way of life. While many are focused on the physical health and economic aspects of the pandemic, it is essential to also prioritize how the quarantine has affected people’s mental and emotional health. “… it is essential to prioritize how the quarantine has affected people’s mental and emotional health.” Prior…
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Join us for an online Town Hall with Senator Beall Saturday JULY 25, 2020 Time: 3:00-4:00 p.m. Topics include: Update On Legislative Issues Concerning Mental Health – Housing, Treatment, Parity Click The Link Below To View The Town Hall View the Town Hall Recording
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County May Lose More Than $140 Million to State Santa Clara County could see its budgetary funds cut by more than $140 million this week by the state Legislature. These funds are necessary to support vital programs such as immigration services, supportive housing, respite care for foster families, intimate partner violence services, universal access to…
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Dr. Azita Alipour, a psychiatric pharmacist, will present important information on psychiatric medications, key aspects about different classes of medications, and what to expect. Topics will range from how the medications work, how long until one starts seeing benefits, and side effects. A range of medications will be discussed, including antidepressants, anxiolytics, mood stabilizers, antipsychotics,…
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The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) today released the following statement from CEO Daniel H. Gillison, Jr., regarding recent racist incidents across the country and their impact on mental health: “The effect of racism and racial trauma on mental health is real and cannot be ignored. The disparity in access to mental health care…
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Listen to our new executive director Rovina Nimbalkar on this new podcast series on YouTube called NAMI Coffee Talks. NAMI Santa Clara County created this podcast series to be a place where we discuss and share our mental health advice and stories while sharing a cup of coffee. For the first episode in this series,…
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