ENGLISH: NAMI SCC is now enrolling for our Fall 2024 Classes. All courses are free! Please check out the descriptions below to learn more about which course is best for you, start dates and where they will be held. You are not alone. Together lets end Mental Health stigma.
ESPAÑOL: NAMI SCC ahora se está inscribiendo para nuestras clases de otoño de 2024 ¡Todos los cursos son gratuitos! Consulte las descripciones a continuación para obtener más información sobre qué curso es mejor para usted, las fechas de inicio y dónde se llevarán a cabo. Usted no está solo. Juntos eliminemos el estigma sobre la salud mental.
ESPAÑOL: NAMI SCC ahora se está inscribiendo para nuestras clases de otoño de 2024 ¡Todos los cursos son gratuitos! Consulte las descripciones a continuación para obtener más información sobre qué curso es mejor para usted, las fechas de inicio y dónde se llevarán a cabo. Usted no está solo. Juntos eliminemos el estigma sobre la salud mental.
Para padres, familiares de adultos 18+ con retos de salud mental
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For family and friends of a loved one 18+ struggling with mental health symptoms
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Para padres y cuidadores de jóvenes menor de 22 años con retos de salud mental
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NAMI Santa Cruz County is here for you!
Are you looking for mental health resources for yourself or a loved one? Please join our free classes and support groups.If you have questions about NAMI programs, leave a message at (831)-824-0406 or scroll down for our upcoming classes and current schedule of support groups.
If you are looking for support and other local resources, leave a message at our English HelpLine:
(831) 427-8020. Your call will be returned within 24 hours by one of our trained volunteers.
For our Spanish HelpLine, please call (831) 205-7074.
If you are looking for support and other local resources, leave a message at our English HelpLine:
(831) 427-8020. Your call will be returned within 24 hours by one of our trained volunteers.
For our Spanish HelpLine, please call (831) 205-7074.
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NAMI NEWS: Welcome our new Executive Director!
Upcoming Events
Register for our upcoming Speaker Meeting on Substance Use and Mental Health. This is a free event open to the public in English with Spanish Interpretation. Click on the pictures for more info and to register.
Wednesday, September 25th 2024 Register: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJApcu-srz0pH9YSBP-6w7_4ZyiulVfComPq Organization: Watsonville Police Dept. CARE (Crisis Assessment Response Engagement) Team Topic: Learn how the WPD CARE Team provides crisis services to individuals of all ages in the community of Watsonville. This includes mental health crisis evaluations, emotional support to the individual in need or their support system, and/or linkage to community resources depending on their need/s. Speaker: Reina Valencia, ASW and Officer Ihlan |
NAMISCC Support Groups
NAMI Conexión Grupo de Apoyo y Recuperación
(Connection Recovery Support Group for Spanish speakers, every Thursday)
NAMI Conexión es un grupo de apoyo gratuito para cualquier adulto que haya experimentado síntomas de una condición de salud mental (no se requiere diagnóstico). Cada jueves.
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NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group
Our support group for adults with mental health challenges happens every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
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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 Wednesday of the month.
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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.
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NAMI Grupo de Apoyo para Familias
(Family Support Group for Spanish speakers, every Tuesday)
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.
APRENDE MAS
(Connection Recovery Support Group for Spanish speakers, every Thursday)
NAMI Conexión es un grupo de apoyo gratuito para cualquier adulto que haya experimentado síntomas de una condición de salud mental (no se requiere diagnóstico). Cada jueves.
APRENDE MAS
NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group
Our support group for adults with mental health challenges happens every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
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 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, every Tuesday)
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.
APRENDE MAS
Extra Resources for Remote Mental Health Support
NAMI Santa Cruz ENGLISH Help Line:
(831) 427-8020 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. NAMI Santa Cruz SPANISH Help Line: (831) 205-7074 Our NAMI Help Line is staffed by dedicated and knowledgeable volunteers and staff, and offers emotional support and resources to those with mental health conditions, as well as their loved ones or family members. If you wish to speak to someone, please note that our Spanish phone line is open Monday to Friday from 9am to 7:30pm. 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. |