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
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Og20okYuJzc What to Know About Schizophrenia: Treatment, Support, and Shared Decision-Making Schizophrenia is a complex mental health condition, and
Janis Black Warner Speaker Series & Bingo Night
Janis Black Warner Speaker Series & Bingo Night Join NAMI Westside Los Angeles for an evening of education, community, and connection at the Janis Black Warner Speaker Series &
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💚 Why do you #Vote4MentalHealth? 💚
Mental health touches every community, every family, and every generation. Your voice can help keep mental health part of the conversation when decisions are being made about care, resources, and support.
Pause or screenshot the post to discover your reason for voting for mental health, then share what you got and tell us why it matters to you.
Every voice matters. Every story matters. And every opportunity to make mental health a priority matters.
Take the pledge at Vote4MentalHealth.org.
#Vote4MentalHealth #MentalHealthMatters #MentalHealthAdvocacy NAMI
#Repost @namicommunicate
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Did you know it can take 6-12 weeks to learn whether a new medication is working to relieve symptoms of treatment-resistant depression?
Some patients need a faster treatment option to relieve their symptoms. And that’s where research comes in. Recent work by the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) assessed two approaches for treatment-resistant depression, with the goal of improving patients’ quality of life.
NAMI is committed to fostering innovation in treatment, and to ensuring that research is grounded in the needs of individuals with lived experience.
Read more about the PCORI-funded study at our @namicommunicate
#MentalIllnessAwarenessWeek #TurningScienceIntoHope #MIAW
🎭💚 THIS IS CRAZY! is making headlines. 🎭💚
We’re thrilled to share that @hollywoodreporter and @variety are spotlighting our upcoming one-night-only benefit performance of THIS IS CRAZY!, written and directed by V, formerly Eve Ensler, @eveensler.
An extraordinary cast including @marisatomei, @officialrobmorrow, @rosannaarquette, @rudeth and Lois Smith will take the stage at @thewallisbh for an evening of original monologues exploring mental illness through deeply personal storytelling.
Produced by @rahuvane and Tony Montenieri, the evening will honor the life of Chris Huvane and support the work of @namicommunicate, @namicalifornia and @namiwla.
📅 Tuesday, October 13, 2026
📍 @thewallisbh | Beverly Hills
🥂 Arrival & Cocktail Hour: 5:30 PM
🎭 Performance: 7:00 PM
✨ Followed by an Afterparty Dinner
Tickets are still available.
Join us for a powerful evening of storytelling, community, and connection as we continue the conversation around mental health and help ensure individuals and families have access to support, understanding, and hope.
🎟️ Buy tickets through @thewallisbh
📰 Read more about THIS IS CRAZY! in @hollywoodreporter and @variety.
💚Please share, repost and help us spread the word. 💚
@erinrafteryryan @lily_rosenn @janisblack1 @_sheila_carter @shawnalandon @adalinefagen @dorit_h @11slk11 @joliehebard @jamesjacquetiii @fiercely_hopeful
#ThisIsCrazy #NAMIWestsideLA #MentalHealthMatters #TheWallis
ESPAÑOL 💙
¿Tiene preguntas sobre salud mental que siempre ha querido hacerle a una psiquiatra?
Acompáñenos para “Pregúntele a la Psiquiatra”, una charla virtual en español presentada por NAMI Westside Los Angeles y la Clínica Psicosocial de Habla Hispana de UCLA.
La Dra. Lubliner conversará sobre salud mental y compartirá su experiencia trabajando con niños, adolescentes, adultos y familias, con un enfoque en atención cultural y lingüísticamente adecuada.
📅 Miércoles, 14 de octubre
🕠 5:30 PM
💻 Vía Zoom
Meeting ID: 826 3769 1085
Contraseña: nami
Escanee el código QR en la imagen para participar.
ENGLISH 💙
Have questions about mental health you’ve always wanted to ask a psychiatrist?
Join NAMI Westside Los Angeles and UCLA’s Spanish-speaking Psychosocial Clinic for “Ask the Psychiatrist,” a virtual conversation offered entirely in Spanish.
Dr. Lubliner will share her expertise and answer questions about mental health, with a focus on culturally and linguistically responsive care for individuals and families.
📅 Wednesday, October 14
🕠 5:30 PM
💻 Via Zoom
Scan the QR code on the flyer to join.
In collaboration with @sspc_clinica_en_espanol
#SaludMental #MentalHealthMatters #NAMIWestsideLA #UCLA
#Repost @trevorproject
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Breaking: The 988 Lifeline’s “Press 3” services for LGBTQ+ young people are back. Swipe to read our full response.
Thank you to the bipartisan coalition of lawmakers and mental health advocates who fought tirelessly for this 988 Press 3 restoration. Care should always be accessible for young people, whoever they are, whenever they need it.
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ESPAÑOL 🇪🇸
💚 Charlas de Mighty MENTE ofrece una serie de talleres virtuales en español para padres y tutores de estudiantes de secundaria.
Organizado por la UCLA Spanish Speaking Psychosocial Clinic, este espacio invita a las familias a conversar con médicos y estudiantes de UCLA sobre temas importantes relacionados con el bienestar emocional de los jóvenes.
Las sesiones abordarán temas como el desarrollo cerebral durante la adolescencia, neurodiversidad, ansiedad, depresión y duelo, consumo de sustancias, identidad y resiliencia, y la transición a la universidad.
🗓 Martes
⏰ 6:00–7:15 PM
💻 Virtual por Zoom
📱 Escanee el código QR en la imagen para participar.
ENGLISH 🇺🇸
💚 Charlas de Mighty MENTE is a virtual workshop series offered in Spanish for parents and guardians of high school students.
Presented by the UCLA Spanish-Speaking Psychosocial Clinic, the series gives families an opportunity to connect with UCLA doctors and students while learning about important topics related to youth emotional well-being.
Sessions will explore adolescent brain development, neurodiversity, anxiety, depression and grief, substance use, identity and resilience, the transition to college, and more.
🗓 Tuesdays
⏰ 6:00–7:15 PM
💻 Virtual via Zoom
📱 Scan the QR code on the flyer to join.
#SaludMental #MentalHealthMatters #FamiliasLatinas #UCLA
💚 What happens when science and lived experience inform each other? 💚
Research can deepen our understanding of mental illness, but the experiences of individuals and families help give that knowledge meaning.
During Mental Illness Awareness Week, we’re looking at how both can shape the way we understand mental health, improve support, and create better paths toward treatment and recovery.
Progress is not only about what we discover. It’s also about how we use that knowledge to improve people’s lives.
Learn more about this year’s theme, Turning Science Into Hope, at NAMI.org/miaw.
Repost: @namicommunicate
#MentalIllnessAwarenessWeek #TurningScienceIntoHope #MIAW
💚Mental Illness Awareness Week starts today. 💚
Understanding mental illness takes more than one perspective.
Science helps us learn more about mental health conditions, treatments and what may improve outcomes. Lived experience reminds us what those discoveries mean in the everyday lives of individuals, families and communities.
This Mental Illness Awareness Week, we’re joining @namicommunicate to explore what happens when we bring those perspectives together, and how knowledge can become better care, stronger support, and, ultimately, hope.
💚 Turning science into hope means continuing to learn, listen, and move forward together. 💚
Visit NAMI.org/miaw to learn more.
Repost: @namicommunicate
#MentalIllnessAwarenessWeek #TurningScienceIntoHope #MIAW
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