New Family-to-Family Classes: We have two Family-to-Family classes scheduled for Spring: The Monday night class will begin April 11 and run on Monday nights from 6:15 to 8:45 pm, led by teachers Cheryl Cohn, Eddie Silberman, and Androohi Andreas. The
Uplifting Voices Listening Session
Save the date: On Thursday, April 21, we will be co-hosting an “Uplifting Voices” Listening Session with West Los Angeles, moderated by Matthew Diep. It’s a chance for mental health stakeholders and community members to come together for a discussion
Virtual Event: The Emotional Dimension of the Pandemic
Senior Program Director Tim Davis will moderate a panel discussion on the emotional impact of the pandemic, with distinguished mental health professionals (and fellow alums from his high school), on March 31 at 3 pm PT. The event, typically offered
April 2022 Janis Black Warner Speaker Series Guest: Adam Sholder
Our April Janis Black Warner Speaker Series event will feature Adam Sholder, the Founder/Executive Director of Insight Enrichment Group and a volunteer with NAMI WLA as a family support group facilitator and as a lead presenter for our Ending the Silence
March 2022 Janis Black Warner Speaker Series: Melody Anderson
Join us on Wednesday, March 2, at 7 pm PT for the next installment of the Janis Black Warner Speaker Series with Melody Anderson, LCSW, who will discuss addiction and the emotional impact on families. Join the Zoom event on
Just One Bite
When an individual becomes so preoccupied with food and weight issues that they find it harder and harder to focus on other aspects of their life, it may be an early sign of an eating disorder. Without treatment, eating disorders
Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2022
Each year, organizations and mental health advocates join together to educate raise awareness on the subject of eating disorders. When an individual becomes so preoccupied with food and weight issues that they find it harder and harder to focus on
Janis Black Warner Speaker Series for February 2022: Andrea Sonnenberg on Love and Loss
Our February Janis Black Warner Speaker Series event will feature Andrea Sonnenberg on the subject of love and loss. Sonnenberg is co-founder and CEO of Wise Readers to Leaders, a non-profit literacy and enrichment program for underserved students in Los
Holiday Break and Support
The NAMI Westside Los Angeles office will be closed December 21 for the holiday and will return Monday, January 3. There will be some adjustments to our holiday support group schedule, as many of our facilitators will be enjoying some
Family Guide: How to Handle the Holidays When a Loved One Lives with a Mental Health Condition
By Sharon Dunas Holidays tend to be especially stressful for people living with mental health conditions and their families. Below are some expectations and tips on how to reduce stress. How Holidays Can Be Challenging for Those Living with Mental