NAMI Westside Los Angeles Benefit Performance
THIS IS CRAZY! Mental Health Benefit Performance
Join NAMI Westside Los Angeles for THIS IS CRAZY!, a one-night mental health benefit performance and Legacy Reception honoring Chris Huvane on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at The Wallis in Beverly Hills. Buy tickets or make a donation to help sustain free mental health support, education, and advocacy across West Los Angeles.
NAMI Westside Los Angeles Service Area Map
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NAMI Westside Los Angeles provides free mental health support groups, education, and advocacy across the Westside of Los Angeles. Our service area covers 51 ZIP codes spanning Santa Monica, Venice, Marina del Rey, Playa del Rey, Playa Vista, Culver City, Mar Vista, Palms, Westwood, West Los Angeles, Brentwood, Bel Air, Beverly Hills, Beverlywood, West Hollywood, Hollywood, Century City, Pacific Palisades, Topanga, and Malibu.
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What happens next?
You do not need to understand the entire mental health system before asking for help. Start with one clear step.
Choose a starting point
Begin with a support group, educational class, Warmline call, or one-on-one resource navigation.
Connect with someone who understands
Learn from trained facilitators and people with lived experience who can help you understand your options.
Move forward at your pace
Join a free group or class, use trusted resources, and take the next step that feels manageable for you.
Support at a glance
Current service details from NAMI Westside Los Angeles programs and support resources.
Questions families often ask
Are NAMI Westside Los Angeles programs free?
The support groups and education programs featured on this page are offered free of charge. Some groups do not require advance registration; each program page explains how to join.
Do I need a diagnosis to ask for family support?
No diagnosis is required for family members or loved ones seeking family support. Peer support groups are intended for people living with diagnosed mental health conditions.
Can NAMI help me support a loved one?
Yes. Family support groups, Family-to-Family classes, the Warmline, and one-on-one resource navigation can help you understand options, strengthen communication, and connect with useful resources.
Does NAMI provide therapy or emergency care?
NAMI Westside Los Angeles provides peer support, education, advocacy, and resource navigation. These services are not a replacement for therapy, medical care, or emergency services.
What should I do during an immediate crisis?
If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 911. For 24/7 crisis support, call or text 988.
In The News
These stories reflect our commitment to breaking down stigma and fostering a more understanding world. Whether it’s the latest in mental health innovation or heartening stories of recovery, “In The News” is your source for all things impactful in mental health. Stay connected with us as we continue to champion mental well-being and advocacy, making strides towards a healthier tomorrow for everyone.
Mental Illness Awareness Week 2026
In 1990, the U.S. Congress established the first full week of October as Mental Illness Awareness Week in recognition of NAMI’s efforts to raise mental illness awareness. Since t
What to Know About Schizophrenia: Treatment, Support, and Shared Decision-Making
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Janis Black Warner Speaker Series & Bingo Night
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💚 Grief, love, and remembrance. 💚
At Selena Gomez’s Rare Impact Fund Gala, Martin Short shared a deeply personal moment while honoring the memory of his daughter, Katherine, and presenting the Katherine Short Legacy Award.
Grief doesn’t follow a timeline, and healing doesn’t mean forgetting.
Moments like these remind us that even those who bring joy and laughter to millions can experience profound personal loss.
💚 It’s okay to grieve.
💚 It’s okay to talk about your pain.
💚 It’s okay to ask for support.
Whether your loss is recent or years behind you, your feelings deserve space, understanding, and compassion.
You don’t have to navigate grief alone.
If you or someone you know is experiencing emotional distress, struggling with mental health challenges, or simply needs someone to talk to, call or text 988 or visit 988lifeline.org. Free, confidential support is available 24/7.
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Creative. Driven. Innovative. Hyperfocused. This ADHD Awareness Month, we’re celebrating the strengths that can come with ADHD.
Swipe through, then tell us in the comments: which of these do you recognize in yourself or someone you love?
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We’re an Anthem Awards finalist! 🎉
NAMI’s 2026 Mental Health Awareness Month campaign has been recognized in the Nonprofit Health Campaign category at the 6th Annual Anthem Awards!
Our message was simple: Stigma grows in silence. Healing begins in community.
Now we need YOUR help! We’re in the running for an Anthem Community Voice Award, and your vote can help us win. 💚
Vote for NAMI by October 29! Visit the link in our bio to cast your vote.
Thank you, @anthemawards, for recognizing our work!
#AnthemAwards #MentalHealthAwareness #YouAreNotAlone
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💚 Know the signs. Start the conversation. You could save a life. 💚
Recognizing the warning signs of suicide and knowing how to respond can make a meaningful difference for someone who is struggling.
NAMI Westside Los Angeles CEO @erinrafteryryan joins @fabtv to discuss suicide prevention, recognizing when a loved one may need help, and the importance of approaching difficult conversations with compassion, understanding, and without judgment.
You don’t need to have all the answers to make a difference. Sometimes, simply listening and helping someone connect with support can be a powerful first step.
If you or someone you love is struggling, call or text 988 for free, confidential crisis support, available 24/7.
Featuring: @erinrafteryryan @alyvredenburgh_
@namicommunicate @namicalifornia
#SuicidePrevention #MentalHealthMatters #YouAreNotAlone #NAMIWestsideLA
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Your experience as a caregiver can help someone navigating challenges you understand.
As a NAMI Family Caregiver HelpLine volunteer, you can use your lived experience to provide information, resources, and emotional support to other caregivers — with training and ongoing support from NAMI. 💚
Be the person you once needed on your own caregiving journey.
Apply at NAMI.org/Volunteer.
#Caregiving #MentalHealth #VolunteerWithNAMI
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💚 Mental illness is not a weakness. It’s not a choice. And it’s never something to be ashamed of. 💚
Every day, millions of people navigate challenges we may never see. Some smile through anxiety, show up despite depression, or quietly struggle just to make it through the day.
No one should have to hide their struggles out of fear of judgment.
At NAMI Westside Los Angeles, we believe mental health deserves the same compassion, understanding, and care as physical health.
You don’t have to prove you’re struggling to deserve support. And you don’t need to have everything figured out to ask for help.
💚 Let’s keep challenging stigma, creating space for honest conversations, and reminding one another that no one has to face mental health challenges alone.
#MentalHealthMatters #EndTheStigma #YouAreNotAlone #NAMIWestsideLA
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💚 Strength isn’t always about pushing through. Sometimes, it’s about having the courage to ask for help. 💚
NFL legend Terry Bradshaw opens up to @goodmorningamerica about his experience with depression, seeking professional help, and finding a path forward in a conversation about his new book, Looking for Terry.
His story reminds us that success doesn’t make us immune to mental health challenges, and asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness.
At NAMI Westside Los Angeles, we know how important these conversations are, especially for men who may feel pressured to suffer in silence.
💚 You can be strong and still struggle. You can be successful and still need support. And you never have to face it alone. 💚
#MensMentalHealth #MentalHealthMatters #EndTheStigma #NAMIWestsideLA
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💚 Some of the most powerful love stories aren’t about romance. They’re about the extraordinary love, resilience, and devotion found in caring for someone we love. 💚
We love this beautiful story of Izaiah and his family, shared by @makebigtalk and @kalinassilverman, storytellers right here in our Westside Los Angeles community. ❤️
Doctors initially estimated that Izaiah’s life expectancy would be four years. Today, he’s five years old, celebrating another year of life, love, and moments that matter.
Behind this milestone is a family whose journey reminds us of the emotional strength, uncertainty, and unconditional love that can come with caring for a child with complex medical needs.
At NAMI Westside Los Angeles, we recognize that caregivers need care, too. Their experiences can include moments of incredible joy alongside exhaustion, fear, and challenges that others may never see.
Caregiving is an act of love, but no one should have to carry its emotional weight alone.
It’s especially meaningful to see storytellers right here in Westside Los Angeles creating space for conversations about love, vulnerability, and the human experience. These are the kinds of conversations that help us feel more connected and less alone.
To Izaiah and his family, we’re celebrating this milestone with you. And we’re rooting for those dreams of seeing Hawaii and Alaska to become a reality! 🌺🏔️
To every parent, caregiver, and family navigating an uncertain journey: Your love matters. Your well-being matters. And you deserve support, too.
💚 Here’s to Izaiah, five beautiful years, and the memories still waiting to be made.
#CaregiverSupport #FamilyMentalHealth #YouAreNotAlone #NAMIWestsideLA
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