We’re proud to announce that we’re co-hosting “Mic Check: Music and Mental Health,” a new series of live-streamed concerts and experiences with our friends at Ninety3 Impact. This live-stream series will include an appearance by a mental health professional and
Virtual Speaker Series Launches on April 8
We are pleased to present a virtual version of our Janis Black Warner Speaker Series, using Zoom! Join the Zoom meeting on Wednesday, April 8, 7 to 9 pm to hear two speakers with borderline personality disorder share their stories of struggle
Virtual Support Groups and Classes Now Offered Online
We hope you are well and staying safe. We are continuing to update our COVID-19 Resources Guide and finding even more ways to provide support and services to our community. To this end, we are excited to announce that we
Helping Parents and Children During The COVID-19 Crisis
It’s a stressful time for us all, and communicating scary news to kids is not easy. We have gathered good sources to help you communicate with children, support them, and manage stress and anxiety during these difficult and uncertain times.
Pandemic Resources: Mental Health Tips, Public Health News and Community Resources
We know many of our community members remain impacted and concerned about the pandemic. We hope you are safe. To help, we have gathered updates, tips, and resources for you. Quick Tips Stay informed and trust only reputable sources for
Upcoming Speaker Series: Trauma, PTSD, and Mental Health
Our March 2020 Janis Black Warner Speaker Series has been booked. Topic: Trauma, PTSD, and Mental Health Speaker: Bruce L. Kagan, M.D., Ph.D. Dr. Kagan is Professor of Clinical Psychiatry at the Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and staff
NAMI WLA on Mental Health Panel at Sundance
Our focus is on serving our Westside community, but it’s great to share our message when we’re on the road. Last week, our Executive Director, Erin Raftery Ryan, spoke on a panel to discuss mental health at the Instant Karma pop-up
Happy Holidays
We hope you and your family are enjoying the holiday season and looking forward to a fresh start in 2020. Special holiday hours: Our office will be closed December 23 to January 2. Also see special hours below for our
Support for NAMI WLA: Brenda’s Dress
We are excited to share that one of our NAMI WLA Ambassadors, Brenda Sarai Zuniga, is helping to raise funds and awareness for our work with her Brenda’s Dress campaign. Brenda is Miss Burbank USA 2019 and will be participating
Messages of Gratitude from NAMI WLA
“I am grateful for people who support and care for me both at work and at home. I am blessed to be surrounded by like-minded people who share the same passion for advocacy and taking a stand against the stigma