Upcoming Speaker Meeting
Six times each year, we present bi-monthly speaker meetings on a wide variety of topics. These meetings are a great way to get out and meet others with similar family situations. You do not need to be a NAMI member to attend these free speaker meetings. Family members, individuals with a mental illness, healthcare providers, and all other community members are welcome and encouraged to attend. No cost.
NOVEMBER 2019 SPEAKER MEETING:
Presented by: Tom Insel, Mental Health Czar of California
November 20, 2019
NEW LOCATION: Peace United Church
900 High St., Santa Cruz
6:30 - 7:00 Meet & Greet
7:00 - 8:30 Program & Q/A
A psychiatrist and neuroscientist, he is a cofounder and President of Mindstrong Health. Since May of 2019, he has been a special advisor to California Governor Gavin Newsom and Chair of the Board of the Steinberg Institute in Sacramento, California. From 2002-2015, Dr. Insel served as Director of the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), the component of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) committed to research on mental disorders. Prior to serving as NIMH Director, Dr. lnsel was Professor of Psychiatry at Emory Universitywhere he was founding director of the Center for Behavioral Neuroscience in Atlanta. In 2015 –17 he led the Mental Health Team at Verily (formerly Google Life Sciences). Dr. Insel is a member of the National Academy of Medicine and has received numerous national and international awards including honorary degrees in the U.S. and Europe.
NOVEMBER 2019 SPEAKER MEETING:
Presented by: Tom Insel, Mental Health Czar of California
November 20, 2019
NEW LOCATION: Peace United Church
900 High St., Santa Cruz
6:30 - 7:00 Meet & Greet
7:00 - 8:30 Program & Q/A
A psychiatrist and neuroscientist, he is a cofounder and President of Mindstrong Health. Since May of 2019, he has been a special advisor to California Governor Gavin Newsom and Chair of the Board of the Steinberg Institute in Sacramento, California. From 2002-2015, Dr. Insel served as Director of the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), the component of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) committed to research on mental disorders. Prior to serving as NIMH Director, Dr. lnsel was Professor of Psychiatry at Emory Universitywhere he was founding director of the Center for Behavioral Neuroscience in Atlanta. In 2015 –17 he led the Mental Health Team at Verily (formerly Google Life Sciences). Dr. Insel is a member of the National Academy of Medicine and has received numerous national and international awards including honorary degrees in the U.S. and Europe.
After speaking Dr. Thomas Insel wants to hear from those dealing with Mental Health Crisis, family members, peers and providers
if you would like to be heard at this event contact Elena Broslovsky 831-251 8424
if you would like to be heard at this event contact Elena Broslovsky 831-251 8424
Past Speaker Meetings
Ask the Doctor: Updates on Schizophrenia
Presented by: Dr. Matthew Lilly, Lead Psychiatrist for Psynergy Programs, Inc.
Wednesday, September 18, 2019
Live Oak Senior Center, 1777 Capitola Rd
Check out the slideshow here:
Presented by: Dr. Matthew Lilly, Lead Psychiatrist for Psynergy Programs, Inc.
Wednesday, September 18, 2019
Live Oak Senior Center, 1777 Capitola Rd
Check out the slideshow here:
| Schizophrenia Slideshow |
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
Wednesday, July 17, 2019
Simpkins Swim Center, 979 17th Ave, Santa Cruz
Learn more at: https://fsa-cc.org/suicide-prevention-service/
Presented by: Carly Memoli, Program Director, Suicide Prevention Service and
Molly Touse, Program Coordinator, Suicide Prevention Service
Wednesday, July 17, 2019
Simpkins Swim Center, 979 17th Ave, Santa Cruz
Learn more at: https://fsa-cc.org/suicide-prevention-service/
Advances in Depression Treatment
Presented by Dr. Saad Shakir, Psychiatrist
Wednesday, May 15, 2019
Simpkins Center, 979 17th Ave, Santa Cruz
Learn more at: www.siliconvalleytms.com
Presented by Dr. Saad Shakir, Psychiatrist
Wednesday, May 15, 2019
Simpkins Center, 979 17th Ave, Santa Cruz
Learn more at: www.siliconvalleytms.com
Ending the Silence: Youth and Mental Health
Presented by: NAMI-SCC
Wednesday, March 20th, 2019
Live Oak Senior Center
1777 Capitola Rd.
Learn more at: https://www.namiscc.org/school-presentations.html
Presented by: NAMI-SCC
Wednesday, March 20th, 2019
Live Oak Senior Center
1777 Capitola Rd.
Learn more at: https://www.namiscc.org/school-presentations.html
Special Needs Trusts
Presented by Barbara Loebner, Certified Specialist in Estate Planning
January 16th, 2019, 7:00pm
PLEASE NOTE: This video is from NAMI Santa Clara County's General Meeting in September 2018 and can also be found at
namisantaclara.org/2018/08/general-meeting-tuesday-sept11/
NAMI Santa Cruz hosted the same presentation from Barbara Loebner in January 2019, but it was not recorded.
Presented by Barbara Loebner, Certified Specialist in Estate Planning
January 16th, 2019, 7:00pm
PLEASE NOTE: This video is from NAMI Santa Clara County's General Meeting in September 2018 and can also be found at
namisantaclara.org/2018/08/general-meeting-tuesday-sept11/
NAMI Santa Cruz hosted the same presentation from Barbara Loebner in January 2019, but it was not recorded.
