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.
NAMI-SCC Support Groups |
Upcoming Classes |
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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/loved ones of adults with mental health challenges happens every Thursday evening. 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. APRENDE MAS NAMI HOPE Bipolar/Depression Support Group Our support group for individuals living with symptoms of mania and/or depression AND for their loved ones happens every Tuesday evening. Christian-based, all are welcome. 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 |
Family-to-Family is an 8-week 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.
Two classes scheduled for Fall 2020 M/W, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. starting September 14th T/Th, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., starting October 6th CLICK HERE to learn more 
(The 12-week Family-to-Family class in Spanish for family and friends of adults with mental health conditions)
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 condición de salud mental. Comienza el lunes 17 de agosto a las 6:30 pm a través de Zoom (Starts August 17th at 6:30 via Zoom) APRENDE MAS (click here for Spanish) CLICK HERE (click here for English) 
Peer-to-Peer is an 8-week educational program for individuals living with mental health conditions interested in learning more about their challenges and living in recovery.
CLICK HERE to sign up for NAMI'S online course for parents and caregivers of youth with mental health conditions
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Extra Resources for Remote Mental Health Support
Visit our COVID-19 Resources tab for more!
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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 |
Newsletter Mailing ListDon'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. Click here to see the current and past versions of the newsletter. 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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