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.
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. Your call will be returned within 24 hours by one of our trained volunteers. |
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By joining the email list, you will receive a reminder for upcoming Speaker Meetings, free classes and support groups, and local mental health resources and announcements. We do not share our mailing list.
Upcoming Events
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NAMI Family-to-Family Classes Start January 2023
Are you a family member or loved one of someone with mental health challenges wanting to learn more about mental health conditions, resources, communication skills, best practices for caregivers, and crisis management? Join Family-to-Family, our 8-week psychoeducation program for caregivers and friends of those with mental health challenges. Click here to learn more |
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NAMI Peer-to-Peer Starts January 24, 2023
Are you someone who is experiencing mental health challenges, or signs of a mental health condition? Do you want to learn more about mental health conditions and finding wellness and recovery? Join Peer-to-Peer, our 8-week psychoeducation program for adults with mental health challenges. Click here to learn more |
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NAMI-SCC Support Groups
NEW! 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 concerns 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 and 4th 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 concerns 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 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
Visit our COVID-19 Resources tab for more!
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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 |
Thank you to our financial partners!NAMI Santa Cruz County is funded in part through grants from
the Community Foundation of Santa Cruz County, Monterey Peninsula Foundation, Palo Alto Medical Foundation's Community Health Care Endowment Fund, Community Health Trust of Pajaro Valley, Watsonville Rotary, Caroline's Non Profit Gift Shop, City and County of Santa Cruz, Reiter Family Trust, Kaiser Permanente, City of Capitola |
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