We’re proud to share that our team members Cynthia Sirota and Garrett Shaw were asked to be guests on the Santa Monica Daily Press podcast, “Inside the Daily Press” to discuss mental health help, hope, and recovery. Show representatives met
988 Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Crisis Line Launched
988, the new three-digit number for mental health and suicidal crises, will be available nationwide by July 16, 2022. Once it goes live, 988 will connect people to trained crisis counselors that can provide de-escalation and mental health intervention services
Peer Perspective: Open Forum
Join us on Wednesday, June 29, at 6:30 pm PT via Zoom. Join us as we hold a conversation for peers and family members on how best to support each other. Hear from a peer panel of NAMI WLA and
Celebrating Juneteenth
In observing Juneteenth (June 19, and celebrated as a federal holiday this year on June 20), we take time to celebrate, educate, and remind our community that there is still more work required to achieve racial equality in America. Also
NAMI Statement on Fatal School Shootings in Uvalde, Texas
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is deeply saddened by the horrific and avoidable school shooting that occurred yesterday in Uvalde, Texas. The mass killing of at least 19 children and two adults at the elementary school impacts all of us.
Mental Health Action Day: How to Be an Advocate Today and Every Day
Join us in advocating for change on Mental Health Action Day! In partnership with more than 1600 nonprofits, government agencies, cultural leaders, and others, we are proud to be a partner in Mental Health Action Day on Thursday, May 19. On this
2022 Wellness Stage at Third Street Promenade
Celebrate with NAMI WLA! Join us at our Wellness Stage at Santa Monica’s Third Street Promenade on Saturday, May 21, from 12-3 pm for our Celebration of Service Awards, Self-Care Workshops, Student Performances, Dance Workshop, and Resource Booths from NAMI
Community Voices Question on Raising Mental Health Awareness
Our new Community Voices question for Mental Health Awareness Month, when we raise awareness to eradicate mental health stigma and support those in our community impacted by mental health conditions: What would you say to those who are not impacted
Action Alert: Support CARE Court
With @SenatorUmberg & @SenSusanEggman's bill, CARE Court will create a new path for those in urgent need of treatment & support. Too many Californians with mental health & substance use disorders go without the help they need to get well
Mental Health Action Day 2022
Join us on May 19, Mental Health Action Day, at Virginia Ave Park! NAMI Westside LA will be there with a Resource Booth. See you there! 10am-2pm PT. 2200 Virginia Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90404
