News — March 2025

In this issue:NAMI-SCC’s 50th Anniversary Celebration; Upcoming March 11 Board Meeting; NAMI @ Work Presentation; February 11 General Meeting Recap; NAMIWalks Silicon Valley 2025; NAMI-SCC Launches New Fundraising Program; Grande Club Achievement for NAMIWalks Silicon Valley 2025; NAMI Convention June 11–13; Reflections on 50 Years; Volunteer Spotlight: Steve and Diane Ringer; Cheers to Our Volunteers; Charitable Giving

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News — February 2025

In this issue: NAMI-SCC’s 50th Anniversary Celebration, Joe Simitian Became a Mental Health Champion, Upcoming February 11 General Meeting, Election of Board Officers for 2025-2026, Directing Change Film Contest, Thank You to Our Donors, NAMI Walks Silicon Valley 2025, Staff Spotlight: Marcie Lynn Cerezo, Recap: NAMI-SCC’s Holiday Drive

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Joe Simitian Became a Mental Health Champion

Joe Simitian grew up with the notion that if “you are not part of the solution, you are part of the problem.”

For the more than 40 years he served in government, he has lived by that tenet, whether it was as councilman in Palo Alto, California State senator or assemblyman, or Santa Clara County supervisor. During his 12 years as a county supervisor, he took that mantra and applied it to the mental health sector where he was chair of the Health and Hospital Committee.

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Coping during the holidays

The holiday season is supposed to be a time full of joy, parties and gatherings with friends and families. But the holidays can be a difficult time for many persons dealing with:Personal Grief, Loneliness, Illnesses of all Kinds, Economic Concerns, Separation From Family Members and Relationship Issues Like Separation or Divorce.

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