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NAMI Santa Cruz is here for you!

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​Are you looking for mental health resources for yourself or a loved one? Please join our free classes and support groups via Zoom (scroll down for more info), or give us a call.

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If you have questions about NAMI programs,
​leave a message at 
(831)-824-0406.

If you are looking for support and other local resources, leave a message at our Help Line: (831) 427-8020 x7. Your call will be returned within 24 hours by one of our trained volunteers.


NAMI-SCC Support Groups

NAMI Peer Connection Recovery Support Group
Our support group for adults with mental health concerns happens every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday afternoons.
​CLICK HERE for details

NAMI Family Support Group
​(for loved ones of adults 18+)

Our support group for family members/loved ones of adults with mental health challenges happens every Thursday evening.
CLICK HERE for details

NAMI Support Group for
​Parents/Caregivers of Youth (11-17)

Our support group for parents/caregivers of youth happens every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month. 
CLICK HERE
 for details

NAMI Support Group for loved ones of TAY
(transition age youth, 18-26)

Our support group for loved ones of transition age youth happens every 1st Thursday of the month. 
CLICK HERE
 for details

NAMI Grupo de Apoyo para Familias
(Family Support Group for Spanish speakers)

Grupo de Apoyo para Familiares de NAMI es un grupo libre, confidencial y seguro para ayudar a los familiares y seres queridos de personas que viven con una enfermedad mental.
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Upcoming Classes

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De Familia a Familia de NAMI es un programa educativo de 12 sesiones gratuitas para familiares, parejas, amigos, y seres queridos de adultos que viven con una enfermedad mental.

La siguiente clase comienza,
29 de marzo
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Family-to-Family is a free 8-session educational program for loved ones of adults living with mental illness. Participants learn about the nature of mental illness, its effect on the family, and best practices to support your loved one. 

Next class begins
Wednesday, April 7
​6:00 - 8:30 p.m.

Learn more!

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Peer-to-Peer is a free 8-session educational program for individuals living with mental health conditions interested in learning more about their challenges and living in recovery.
Next class begins
Saturday, April 10th
​11:30 - 1:00 p.m.

Learn more!

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Provider Education is a 15-hour course for professionals who work with those with mental health conditions.
​CEUs offered for certain licenses. 
Next series begins
Friday, May 21st
9:30 - 12:30 p.m.

Learn More

Extra Resources for Remote Mental Health Support

Visit our COVID-19 Resources tab for more!
NAMI Santa Cruz Help Line:
​(831)-427-8020 x7
Our NAMI Help Line, staffed by dedicated and knowledgeable volunteers, for those with mental health conditions and their family members or loved ones looking for emotional support and resources. Your calll will be returned as soon as possible, usually within 24 hours. 

Second Story Respite House Help Line for Peers
831-
688-0967
Second Story provides a 24-hour peer support line for those with mental health conditions. You can usually speak to someone directly, or you can leave a message and your call will be returned shortly.

Peer-Run Warm Line: 
1-855-845-7415
https://www.mentalhealthsf.org/peer-support/
A peer-run warmline (non-emergency) out of San Francisco. Give them a call if you are in need of emotional support. They also have a chat option on their website. 
Crisis/Suicide Prevention Line (24/7):
1-877-663-5433
https://fsa-cc.org/suicide-prevention-service/
Our local sucide prevention service. You don't have to be in a crisis to call them. This line is open to those who are worried about their loved ones, as well as to those struggling with depression, anxiety, or suicidality.

National Crisis Text Line (24/7): 
741741
https://www.crisistextline.org/texting-in
You can text the Crisis Text Line in any kind of crisis for support.

SAMHSA's Serious Mental Illness Adviser

https://smiadviser.org
Find trusted information on serious mental illness and mental health care. 

​National Alliance on Mental Illness: 
NAMI COVID-19 Resource and Information Guide

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Don't miss out on our informative newsletter that comes to your mailbox 6 times a year.  The newsletter includes announcements for wonderful speakers, upcoming classes, wonderful articles and updates on our advocacy efforts.
 
By also joining the email list, you will receive a reminder for the Speaker meeting and the occasional special announcement.  We try hard not to inundate you with mail and we do not share our mailing list.    

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NAMI Santa Cruz County is funded in part through grants from 
the Community Foundation of Santa Cruz County, Monterey Peninsula Foundation and the  Palo Alto Medical Foundation's Community Health Care Endowment Fund

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