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Advocacy
NAMI's role as an advocate can take various forms: public policy, support for research, advisory for legislative action, support groups, etc. A core responsibility is for NAMI to listen and support the challenges families face in seeking help for their loved ones.
Why Advocate?
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We will work with our community, elected officials, partners and providers to advocate for the following:
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Advocacy Calendar
Monday, November 16th, 2020, Zoom 1:00pm-5:00pm
Mental Health Crisis Response City Council Study Session Presented by: CAHOOTS This study session will provide information on a number of mental health response programs that exist in the City, County and participants will receive a presentation on the CAHOOTS program which has gained a lot of attention over the past few months. Please check the City's website for more information. Watch NAMI-SCC's presentation with CAHOOTS by clicking HERE Wednesday, July 15, 2020, Zoom Special Needs Trusts Presented by: Ellen Cookman, J.D., L.L.M, Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law Wednesday, May 20, 2020, Zoom Mental Health First Aid for COVID-19 Presented by: Debra Sloss, LMFT and host of KSQD's State of Mind, Kara Bowman, LMFT, and Anastasia Baboulevitch, NAMI-SCC's Program Manager You can find the resources mentioned here: https://ksqd.org/state-of-mind-state-of-mind-mental-health-first-aid-for-covid-19-17/ Wednesday, January 15, 2020 Ask the Pharmacist Presented by: Azita Alipour, PharmD, BCPP, BCGP, Assistant Professor of Psychiatric Pharmacy at Marshall B. Ketchum University, College of Pharmacy ![]()
Wednesday, November 20, 2019
Dr. Thomas Insel, Mental Health Advisor to Governor Newsom Talk with the Mental Health Advisor for California Dr. Thomas Insel, Mental Health Advisor to Governor Newsom https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sM7FabR9MoM |
Wednesday, September 18, 2019 Ask the Doctor: Updates on Schizophrenia Presented by: Dr. Matthew Lilly, Lead Psychiatrist for Psynergy Programs, Inc. ![]()
Wednesday, July 17, 2019
The State of Suicide Prevention: Local resources and strategies to support ourselves and one another Presented by: Carly Memoli, Program Director, Suicide Prevention Service and Molly Touse, Program Coordinator, Suicide Prevention Service Learn more at: https://fsa-cc.org/suicide-prevention-service/ Wednesday, May 15, 2019 Advances in Depression Treatment Presented by: Dr. Saad Shakir, Psychiatrist Learn more at: www.siliconvalleytms.com |
Crisis Care |
NAMI SCC Task Force Report
Review of Acute Crisis Services Provided in Santa Cruz County October 2017 |
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Advocating for Better Crisis Care |
Carol Williamson and Michael Fitzgerald presentation on how to advocate for better Crisis Care. The steps taken could be used for most advocacy efforts. Powerpoint includes Strategy and Process.
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Act 4 Mental
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Too often, mental health does not get the attention and resources it deserves. Now, with the combination of a global pandemic, economic downturn, and growing public attention to racial inequalities, people are struggling more than ever.
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Tell your U.S. Senators to invest in mental health in future COVID-19 legislation. We can’t wait – we need action now.
Click to learn more about NAMI's priorities and take action. |