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March 2019 Newsletter
NAMIWalks/Runs San Diego CountyApril 27th
NAMI San Diego is looking for HEROES
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6 Easy Ways You can be a NAMIWalks HERO!
1. Become a NAMIWalks Sponsor! More info Sign-up(online)2. Participate in the Wellness Expo! Sign-up(online) Sign-up(pdf)3. Start a NAMIWalks Team! Register4. Volunteer on Event Day! Register5. Walk with us! Register6. Donate to NAMIWalks! Donate
RSVP to Kick-off Party
San Diego Rotary - Club 33Mentally Healthy Workplaces Event
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Cathryn Nacario, NAMI San Diego CEO, was the guest speaker at the San Diego RotaryEvent in January. She spoke about the basics of what mental illness is, and what it is not,
focusing on dispelling myths and stigma as it pertains to creating a mentally healthyworkplace environment.
NAMI San Diego on CBS SD News Special:Healing Hearts & Minds
Watch Video
Education & Advocacy
Education & Advocacy (E&A) MeetingFREE MEETINGS
First Thursday of every month, 6:00 - 7:30 pmNAMI San Diego Office
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5095 Murphy Canyon Road, Suite #320San Diego, CA 92123
NAMI San Diego's Education and Advocacy meetings provide information about mentalhealth conditions, recovery, support and other topics essential to create and maintain a life
of wellness. Meetings are free and open to everyone in the community.
Mar 7, 2019Jewish Family Services (JFS) Patient Advocacy Program
Presenter: Mike Phillips
North County E&A MeetingMarch 21, 2019 7:00pm-8:30pm
St. Michael’s by the Sea Episcopal Church2775 Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad
Presenter: Mark Sellers, Director of Public Administration, Health & Human Services
Helpline Numbers
Family-To-Family Courses
An Education Program for Families and Friends over the age of 18, who have a loved onealso over the age of 18, who lives with a mental health challenge
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NAMI Basics for Parents and Caregivers
NAMI Basics for Parents and Caregivers is a free, six-session program designed forparents and other family caregivers of children and adolescents under the age of 18 with
emotional and behavioral difficulties. NAMI Basics for Parents and Caregivers helpsparents and other family caregivers of children to understand the illnesses that are
causing those behavioral difficulties, and the critical role families play in the treatment ofthose illnesses. The program is taught by trained teachers who are also the parents or
family caregivers of individuals who experienced emotional or behavioral difficulties priorto age 13. Participants are asked to attend all 6 classes per session. I nterest lists now
forming for North County Coastal and Central San Diego regions.
Click for flyer with more info
Click here to be added to the interest list
Family Meeting Schedule & Support Groups
for Adults 18 & older with loved ones of any age
Click for Support Group Listings
Peer Support Groups
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Click for Clubhouse details
Side-by-Side
The purpose of the NAMI San Diego Side by Side program is to connect an individual wholives with a mental health condition with a Companion. Participants and Companions have
the opportunity to meet up in the community. Looking for Volunteers!
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Support for Families with Youth
Links to:CYFL Website
CYFL Quarterly Newsletter
Upcoming Meeting DatesMeets 3rd Wednesday of the month
6:00pm - 8:00pm
March 20th
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PEP: Parents Empowering ParentsSUPPORT GROUP MEETING
#OURVOICESMATTER
NAMI SD’s CYF Liaison offers San Diegoparents and caregivers a FREE, open,monthly coaching and support groupmeeting for parents and caregivers of
children and youth (through age 25) livingwith challenging behaviors, mental andbehavioral health concerns. No parentseeking support will be turned away!
Overdose Prevention & Response Training: Learn How to Save a Life with Naloxone
presented by:A New PATH (Parents for Addiction
Treatment and Healing)
April 17thMay 15thJune 19th
Meeting location :NAMI San Diego
5095 Murphy Canyon Rd, Ste 320San Diego, 92123
RSVP Today!
Overdose Prevention & Response Training:Learn How To Save A Life with Naloxone
Naloxone saves lives! Any family memberof a loved one who struggles with opioid
use should be trained in Naloxoneapplication. On Wednesday evening,
March 20, 2019, A New PATH (Parentsfor Addiction Treatment and Healing)
brings this important training to NAMI SanDiego families during the second half of the
PEP (Parents Empowering Parents)support meeting. Every home, sober living
environment, rehab facility, school, andthose living behind bars should have
access to this life saving drug. Join us onMarch 20th to receive this important
training and receive a Narcan Spray kit.
Limited Spaces! RSVP saves seat!
Limit of 1 kit per Family
Click to RSVP
Principles of Family Youth Professional Partnerships (PFYPP)
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Principles of Family Youth Professional Partnerships (PFYPP)is a 1 hour online course for those interested in learning the roles of
Family Youth Partners within the Children's System of Care.
Click for more info
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Register
Calling all Volunteers!!
People choose to volunteer for a variety ofreasons. For some it offers the chance to givesomething back to the community or make adifference to the people around them. For others itprovides an opportunity to develop new skills or buildon existing experience and knowledge.
Volunteering with NAMI San Diego is more than justanother opportunity. It is becoming a part of theMental Health Community! With your support we canshow that “It’s OK to talk about Mental Illness”
Please fill out the online volunteer application .To RSVP please email [email protected] orcall Sam Roberts (858) 634-6580 x148
NAMI Homefront
NAMI Homefront is a free, six-session class for family, friends and significant others ofMilitary Service Members and Veterans. The class helps families comprehend what theMilitary Service Member/ Veteran is experiencing related to trauma, combat stress, civilianlife, PTSD and other mental health conditions. Topics covered include mental health,communication, handling crises, treatment and recovery.
Click for class details
Sunrise of Hope - A Summit for Mental Health
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Everyone is welcome to this incredible 1-day mental health event with keynote speaker,Kay Warren. The goal of the Summit is to educate, equip, and encourage anyone
personally struggling with, or whose loved ones are struggling with, mental health issues.Learn from local mental health professionals on a variety of categories.
S aturday, March 9, 20198:00am - 5:00pm
La Jolla Presbyterian Church7715 Draper Avenue La Jolla, CA, 92037
( map )
Click for more details
Join the 4th AnnualCKG Foundation
SpeakUp5k San Diego!April 14, 2019
Raise awareness of teenage mental health
A fun, family-friendly race is perfect for all agesand abilities. Get together with friends, family,
and coworkers as we “SpeakUp” together.
A portion of the race proceeds will be donatedto Rady Children’s Hospital to support its
children’s mental health initiative.
Click for more information
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4th Annual Critical Issues in Child & AdolescentMental Health Conference
The 4th Annual Critical Issues in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Conference in SanDiego, CA. We live in a changing world with unique challenges. This is an exceptional
conference born from a collaborative approach with contributions from San DiegoAcademy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, San Diego Psychiatric Society, American
Academy of Pediatrics, CA 3, San Diego Psychological Association, San Diego Chapter ofCalifornia Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, County of San Diego, and
clinicians practicing in the County of San Diego.
Click for Conference & Registration Information
"Strong Caregiver, Stronger Families"A Conference for Military & Veteran Families
Southern Caregiver Resource Center is hostingthe "Strong Caregiver, Stronger Families”Conference for military and veteran families:
Friday, March 8th, 20199:30am – 2:30pm
Chinese Community Church4998 Via Valarta, San Diego, 92124
We will have fantastic speakers, communityresources, breakfast & lunch, prizes and
more! And the best part, this amazingconference is FREE!
Learn about:Operation Family Caregiver ProgramHear from experts about improving sleeppatterns following TBI or PTSDLearn about specialized apps andtechnology that can help when you livewith PTSD
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View FlyerMeet other military and veterancaregivers and families
Register online
What happens when you call theNational Suicide Prevention Line?
Setting expectations may help people reach out for help. USA TODAY spoke with theLifeline's director John Draper and communications director Frances Gonzalez about what
happens when a person calls 800-273-TALK (8255).
The Brain's GPS System Holds CluesTo Schizophrenia And A Unifying Theory Of Mind
A new study out today in Neuron shows how a type of brain cell–VIP cells–affectsnavigation through our physical world as well as navigation through our memories. Thedelicate interplay between VIP cells and their neural cohorts may shine a spotlight on
serious neuropsychiatric disorders as well as a unifying theory of mind (how theexperience of your mental life corresponds to your brain activity).
Image of the mouse hippocampus. VIP interneurons are labeled red while otherneurons innervating VIP cells are labeled green
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Careers at NAMI San Diego
We invite you to apply for any of our current employment opportunities . Toapply for a position, please email your cover letter and resume to
NAMI San Diego Board of DirectorsPresident, Ricardo Soto
Vice President, Pamela NicholsSecretary, Louise Groszkruger
Treasurer, Steve O'KanePast President, Andy Kaiser
Aaron ByzakYuliana Gallegos-Rodriguez, Ph.D
Jan ThompsonCEO, Cathryn Nacario
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