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HelpLine: (831) 427-8020
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​​NAMI Santa Cruz County 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. 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.

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Upcoming Classes and Events

Speaker Meeting: Mental Health in Santa Cruz County

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Don't miss our next Speaker Meeting on April 30! Free for the community and held remotely on Zoom. Hear from County leadership, and ask questions of your own!
Register Here
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Learn more about Peer Meetups

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.
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 and 4th Wednesdays 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.
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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. 

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