Join us for our virtual Speaker Meeting on special needs trusts!
Wednesday, July 15th, 6:30 - 8:00
CLICK HERE for more info

Dear NAMI Santa Cruz community,

We deeply value your health and safety. Until further notice, all of our in-person meetings, groups, and classes are cancelled. However, we are offering all of our support groups remotely, and working to do the same for our classes and other programs. Check back on our website daily for updates on our online programs (see below).

We continue to check our Help Line and administrative office voicemails remotely. If you have questions about NAMI programs, please leave a message at (831)-824-0406.

If you are looking for general support and other local resources, please 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.  

If you are an individual living with mental health conditions looking for support and resources, please call Second Story at their 24-hour line: (831)-688-0967.
Have you attended one of our support groups? We need your feedback!
​Please fill out this 5 minute survey to help us better understand your needs.

CLICK HERE for our Connection support group survey (for adults with mental health concerns)

CLICK HERE for our Family Support Groups survey (for loved ones of those with mental health concerns) 

NAMI-SCC Online Programs

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

NAMI Family Support Group
Our support group for family members of adults with mental health challenges happens every Thursday evening.
CLICK HERE for details

NAMI HOPE Bipolar/Depression Support Group
Our Christian-based (all are welcome) support group for individuals living with symptoms of mania and/or depression AND for their loved ones happens every Tuesday evening. 
CLICK HERE for details

NAMI Support Group for Parents/Caregivers of Transition Aged Youth (18-26)
Our support group for parents/caregivers of transition age youth happen every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month.
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

Extra Resources for Remote Mental Health Support

Visit our COVID-19 Resources tab for more!

NAMI Santa Cruz Help Line (not live): 
​(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

Upcoming Classes

We are working to provide Peer-to-Peer via Zoom. Stay tuned for updates.
​ 
CLICK HERE to learn more
CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
​We are working on online resources.
​
CLICK HERE to find out more about our class in Spanish for loved ones of those with mental illness
CLICK HERE to sign up for NAMI'S online course
for parents and caregivers of youth with
​mental health conditions 

Drop-in Support Groups

We are now offering our groups for adults with mental health challenges via Zoom!

Every Monday
12:30 - 2:00 p.m.

Every Wednesday
1:00 - 2:30 p.m.

CLICK HERE to learn more
Ahora estamos ofreciendo nuestros grupos para miembros de la familia y amigos de personas que viven con una condición de salud mental a través de Zoom.
​
cada martes
(every Tuesday)
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Via Zoom 

CLICK HERE to learn more about our Family Support Group for Spanish speakers
We are now offering all of our Family Support Groups (for loved ones of those with mental health challenges) via Zoom at their regular times! 

NEW! FOR PARENTS+LOVED ONES OF YOUTH (11-17)

Every 2nd Wednesday
6:30 - 8:00 p.m.

FOR PARENTS+LOVED ONES OF TAY (18-26)

Every 1st and 3rd Thursday
6:30 - 8:00 p.m.

FOR PARENTS+LOVED ONES OF ADULTS (18+)

Every Thursday
7:00 - 8:30 p.m.

CLICK HERE to learn more about our
online Family Support Groups!

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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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