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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. |