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.
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In Santa Clara County, there are more than 10,000 homeless people trying to find their way back into the mainstream of life—a crisis that has grown by 63% in the last decade. Of that number, one third to more than 50% may be struggling with mental health issues. The United Effort Organization, aims to assist people in need of safe housing or public benefits through hands-on support.
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The Temple University Collaborative on Community Inclusion is looking to recruit participants for a paid research study on Taking Action for college students with mental health challenges. Taking Action is a peer-delivered group intervention that helps participants create a personalized system for improving and maintaining wellness and recovery.
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Stanford University and local community organizations from East San Jose are teaming up to conduct a research study to see on how to overcome everyday challenges helps the Latine community connect with the support to improve their access to services and resources!
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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).
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