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What’s New – The NAMI WLA Blog

Voting for Mental Health

We’re coming up on another Election Day on Tuesday, November 8. Join us in ensuring that our community members #Vote4MentalHealth! Why vote for mental health? The people we elect at all levels of government make decisions that impact the availability

Stef McDonald October 3, 2022October 17, 2022 Campaigns, Community Outreach, Take Action No Comments Read more

Peer Perspective: Open Forum with NAMI WLA Mental Health Advocates

Join us for a virtual event: Peer Perspective: Open Forum with NAMI WLA mental health advocates Garrett Shaw and Fran Reicherter. Garret is one of our Peer-to-Peer class teachers and Fran is one of our Ending the Silence presenters. Register

Stef McDonald September 28, 2022October 4, 2022 Blog, Events 2 Comments Read more

Mental Illness Awareness Week 2022

In October, we mark Mental Illness Awareness Week (October 2-8), which was established by NAMI in 1990 to educate and increase awareness about mental illness (now we use the terms mental health and mental illness interchangeably to describe the conditions

Stef McDonald September 27, 2022September 28, 2022 Blog No Comments Read more

Suicide Prevention Month 2022

Each September, we mark Suicide Prevention Month and join the health community in opening up discussions and sharing information and resources about suicide prevention. Thoughts of suicide can be frightening. But by reaching out for help or checking in with

Stef McDonald September 14, 2022September 14, 2022 Blog No Comments Read more

Back to School Guide: Tips and Resources

Each new school year brings new challenges — and opportunities to educate and empower students to care for their mental health. We are proud to provide free youth programs and to offer support for families and educators. For Middle and

Webmaster August 12, 2022August 25, 2022 Resources No Comments Read more

Event: Peer Perspective Forum June 2022

Thanks to Angelique Henderson, Jared Bendifallah, Kate Patel, and Matt Burkes for participating in our peer panel presented with A Gap in the Forest. We’re grateful to have mental health advocates share their experiences to help others feel less alone

Webmaster July 19, 2022July 19, 2022 Community Voices, Events No Comments Read more

In the News: Cynthia Sirota and Garret Shaw on Santa Monica Daily Press Podcast

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

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988 Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Crisis Line Launched

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

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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

Marian Alino June 27, 2022June 28, 2022 Blog No Comments Read more

In the News: All Things Considered Interview on Mental Health and Gun Violence

Our Executive Director, Erin Raftery Ryan, was on NPR’s All Things Considered to discuss mental health and gun violence.

Webmaster June 9, 2022June 24, 2022 Media No Comments Read more
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