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Statement on Monterey Park Mass Shooting

We are heartbroken by the mass murder in Monterey Park. Regardless of motive, the tragedy has shocked our community, including AAPI community members who have already faced increased racism and discrimination. NAMI sees gun violence as a national public health

Stef McDonald January 25, 2023January 25, 2023 News No Comments Read more

NAMI Statement on California Shootings and Crisis Deaths

NAMI released the following statement on the recent California tragedies involving gun violence and deaths of community members who were experiencing mental health crises. ARLINGTON, VA. January 26, 2023 – On the heels of recent high-profile and tragic events, the National

Stef McDonald January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 News, Policy No Comments Read more

NAMI Statement on Hate Crimes Against API Communities

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) today released the following statement from NAMI CEO Daniel H. Gillison Jr., regarding the recent violence against members of the Asian American community: “We are deeply saddened by this traumatic event in Atlanta

Stef McDonald March 19, 2021May 5, 2022 Announcements, News Read more

On the News: Spectrum News Talked to Sharon Dunas

Spectrum News 1 spoke with our Board Co-President Sharon Dunas for a report, Families Struggling with Mental Health Issues Look Forward to Changes, on the Therapeutic Transportation Pilot Program that will soon be launched in Los Angeles and the greater

Webmaster December 15, 2020May 5, 2022 Blog, News Read more

Take Action: Urge Congress to Pass the National Suicide Hotline Designation Act

Advancing 9-8-8 can’t wait. This easy-to-access, nationwide 3-digit emergency number (9-8-8) will help people in a mental health crisis. And it’s close to becoming a reality. The Federal Communications Commission unanimously voted in July to designate 9-8-8 as the universal

Webmaster September 15, 2020May 5, 2022 Community Outreach, News Read more

Suicide Prevention Month 2020

For Suicide Prevention Month, please check out our guide to suicide prevention. If suicide has impacted your life, consider answering NAMI California’s Community Voices questions: Is there support or advice that someone offered to you that helped? How has the

Stef McDonald September 2, 2020May 5, 2022 News, Resources, Uncategorized Read more

Event: How to Prevent Social Isolation Stemming from the “New” Normal with School Procedure

On Thursday, August 27, our Executive Director, Erin Raftery Ryan, and Outreach Coordinator, Elizabeth Stephens, will be speaking on the “How to Prevent Social Isolation Stemming from the ‘New’ Normal with School Procedure” panel by Harvard in Tech and COVID

Webmaster August 24, 2020May 5, 2022 News, Resources Read more

On the News: New Report of First Responders Saving a Life

Our Executive Director, Erin Raftery Ryan, was interviewed by CBS News to discuss the report of a mental health crisis on the 101 Freeway overpass this week, when first responders saved the life of a man threatening to jump.

Stef McDonald October 30, 2019October 9, 2021 News Read more

News Perspective: NAMI Response to Mass Shootings

NAMI released a statement in response to the recent mass shootings in Texas and Ohio. “Every time we experience a tragedy like this, people with mental illness are drawn into the conversation. The truth is that the vast majority of

Stef McDonald August 6, 2019October 9, 2021 News Read more
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