Upcoming Speaker Meetings
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PAST SPEAKER MEETINGS
Substance Use Disorder and Mental Health
Wednesday, August 21st 2024
Zoom
Presented by: Stanislava Matejin, MD, MPH
Wednesday, August 21st 2024
Zoom
Presented by: Stanislava Matejin, MD, MPH
In this presentation, Dr. Stanislava Matejin discusses Substance Use Disorders (SUDs), their causes, symptoms, treatments, and how they intersect with mental health conditions.
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Special Needs Trusts Planning
Wednesday, March 20th 2024
Zoom
Presented by: Ellen Cookman, JD, LL.M
Wednesday, March 20th 2024
Zoom
Presented by: Ellen Cookman, JD, LL.M
In this presentation, Ellen Cookman of Cookman Law in Palo Alto, California will delve into trust planning for people with disabilities so you can feel confident providing for your family's future.
CLICK HERE to view the Powerpoint in English
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Resources Mentioned
Ellen Cookman's Youtube
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqbqkvMjclxeAA2s7HPaWuA
Cookman Law
(650)-690-2571
[email protected]
www.cookmanlaw.com
*Cookman Law will make a $300 donation to NAMI Santa Cruz County for each new flat fee client!*
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Resources Mentioned
Ellen Cookman's Youtube
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqbqkvMjclxeAA2s7HPaWuA
Cookman Law
(650)-690-2571
[email protected]
www.cookmanlaw.com
*Cookman Law will make a $300 donation to NAMI Santa Cruz County for each new flat fee client!*
Bipolar Disorders Research and Ask the Doctor
Wednesday, January 17th 2024
Zoom
Presented by: Po Wang, M.D.
Wednesday, January 17th 2024
Zoom
Presented by: Po Wang, M.D.
In this presentation, Dr. Wang discusses the course of illness for Bipolar Disorders as well as medication options. He also answers questions from those who joined live.
Ver la grabación en español: https://youtu.be/L4-bA6tnNT8
Ver la grabación en español: https://youtu.be/L4-bA6tnNT8
| Presentación de diapositivas en español |
Understanding SOGIE: Promoting Inclusivity and Respect
Wednesday, November 1st 2023
Zoom
Presented by:
The Diversity Center of Santa Cruz County
Meggie Pina and Nic Laflin
Wednesday, November 1st 2023
Zoom
Presented by:
The Diversity Center of Santa Cruz County
Meggie Pina and Nic Laflin
This presentation recording is not available because it was conducted as a training. "Understanding SOGIE" is for anyone who works with the public, and especially with members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
Visit Diversity Center's website to schedule an "Understanding SOGIE" training for your staff: https://www.diversitycenter.org/
Visit Diversity Center's website to schedule an "Understanding SOGIE" training for your staff: https://www.diversitycenter.org/
Crisis Response Town Hall
Wednesday, March 31st 2023
Zoom
Presented by:
Telecare Psychiatric Health Facility
Santa Cruz County Children's Behavioral Health Department
Wednesday, March 31st 2023
Zoom
Presented by:
Telecare Psychiatric Health Facility
Santa Cruz County Children's Behavioral Health Department
Resources Mentioned
Telecare Psychiatric Health Facility
https://www.telecarecorp.com/santa-cruz-psychiatric-health-facility
831-600-2801
SCC Children's Behavioral Health Services
https://www.santacruzhealth.org/HSAHome/HSADivisions/BehavioralHealth/ChildandAdolescentBehavioralHealthServices.aspx
24-Hour Access Line: (800) 952-2335
Telecare Psychiatric Health Facility
https://www.telecarecorp.com/santa-cruz-psychiatric-health-facility
831-600-2801
SCC Children's Behavioral Health Services
https://www.santacruzhealth.org/HSAHome/HSADivisions/BehavioralHealth/ChildandAdolescentBehavioralHealthServices.aspx
24-Hour Access Line: (800) 952-2335
How to Support a Loved One with Mental Illness
Wednesday, March 15th 2023
Zoom
Presented By:
David Dicken, Crisis Counselor
Wednesday, March 15th 2023
Zoom
Presented By:
David Dicken, Crisis Counselor
Nutrition and the Brain
Wednesday, February 15th
Zoom
Presented by:
Maria Jose Hummel, PhD, MPH, MS
Wednesday, February 15th
Zoom
Presented by:
Maria Jose Hummel, PhD, MPH, MS
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Link to presentation slides:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1w-t9AM2Zfcum9HL7fY85ePXP2uf40J0k/view Enlace a la presentación en español: https://drive.google.com/file/d/184-iUXwbzTVyHvaIe9aHmD-lyH6oMQun/view?usp=sharing |
Disability Rights California
Wednesday, November 30th
Zoom
Presented by:
Maria Garcia and Rosy T
Wednesday, November 30th
Zoom
Presented by:
Maria Garcia and Rosy T
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Resources Mentioned
[email protected] www.cityofsantacruz.com/government/city-departments/planning-and-community-development/ Health Services Agency (HSA) County of Santa Cruz www.santacruzhealth.org Confidential Intake Phone Number (800) 776-5746 TTY (800) 719-5798 www.disabilityrightsca.org |
Peer Self Advocacy Program Email
[email protected] For future/past trainings visit www.disabilityrightsca.org/events Community Care Licensing (916) 657-2592 Adult Protective Services (866) 580-4357 SC County Patients’ Rights Office (831) 429-1913 Long-term Care Ombudsman (831) 429-1913 |
Jail and Court Family Support
Wednesday, October 19th, 2022
Zoom
Presented by:
Carol DeCarvalho, Heidi Alexander, Hugh McCormick, and Reverend Beverly Brook
Wednesday, October 19th, 2022
Zoom
Presented by:
Carol DeCarvalho, Heidi Alexander, Hugh McCormick, and Reverend Beverly Brook
Housing Matters: Resolving Homelessness Together
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
Zoom
Presented by:
Evyn Simpson, Associate Director of Programs at Housing Matters
Stella Lauerman, Interpreter
A recording of this meeting is not available. However, you are welcome to download the slideshow that was used during the presentation.
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
Zoom
Presented by:
Evyn Simpson, Associate Director of Programs at Housing Matters
Stella Lauerman, Interpreter
A recording of this meeting is not available. However, you are welcome to download the slideshow that was used during the presentation.
| NAMISCC Speaker Meeting Slideshow: Housing Matters (BILINGUAL) |
Community Connection: Wellness Connect Program
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
Zoom
Presented by:
Kayla Olinger, Genesis Cantu, and Shawn Peterson of Community Connection
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
Zoom
Presented by:
Kayla Olinger, Genesis Cantu, and Shawn Peterson of Community Connection
Celebrating Carol Williamson: Courage and Love in Action
Wednesday, Feb 16, 2022
Zoom
Wednesday, Feb 16, 2022
Zoom
Continue Carol's work with us!
Interested in working with NAMI Santa Cruz to continue Carol's legacy? SIGN UP HERE!
Carol's Kudoboard
Share your experiences, love, testimonials directly with Carol through our Kudoboard!
Jamboard
What do you wish for people with mental health conditions and their families? Tell us on our Jamboard!
Interested in working with NAMI Santa Cruz to continue Carol's legacy? SIGN UP HERE!
Carol's Kudoboard
Share your experiences, love, testimonials directly with Carol through our Kudoboard!
Jamboard
What do you wish for people with mental health conditions and their families? Tell us on our Jamboard!
First Psychotic Break & Early Intervention
December 15, 2021
Zoom
Presented by
Dr. Stanley Einhorn, Santa Cruz County Behavioral Health Dept.
Shawn Peterson, Community Connection
December 15, 2021
Zoom
Presented by
Dr. Stanley Einhorn, Santa Cruz County Behavioral Health Dept.
Shawn Peterson, Community Connection
Resources
Wellness Connect Website: https://scvolunteercenter.org/programs/community-connection/wellness-connect-program/
Wellness Connect Model: https://scvolunteercenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Wellness-Connect-Model-10.19.21.pdf
Radio Segment on Wellness Connect: https://ksqd.org/responding-to-a-generation-in-crisis/
Wellness Connect Blog Post: https://scvolunteercenter.org/listening-to-a-generation-in-crisis/
Wellness Connect Website: https://scvolunteercenter.org/programs/community-connection/wellness-connect-program/
Wellness Connect Model: https://scvolunteercenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Wellness-Connect-Model-10.19.21.pdf
Radio Segment on Wellness Connect: https://ksqd.org/responding-to-a-generation-in-crisis/
Wellness Connect Blog Post: https://scvolunteercenter.org/listening-to-a-generation-in-crisis/
| Schizophrenia: Positive and Negative Symptoms |
| Santa Cruz County Behavioral Health Crisis Services |
Suicide Prevention Service of the Central Coast
September 22, 2021
Zoom
Presented by
Carly Memoli
Celeste Cisneros
September 22, 2021
Zoom
Presented by
Carly Memoli
Celeste Cisneros
Resources
www.suicidepreventionservice.org
Local Number: 1-877-663-5433
National Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
Facebook: @877onelife
Instagram: @suicide.prevention.service.cc
www.suicidepreventionservice.org
Local Number: 1-877-663-5433
National Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
Facebook: @877onelife
Instagram: @suicide.prevention.service.cc
Virtual Town Hall for Families/Junta Comunitaria Virtual para Familias
Jun 23, 2021
Zoom
Presented by: Erica Padilla, Pajaro Valley Parent and Student Assistance (PVPSA)
Dr. Lisa Gutierrez Wang, Santa Cruz County Children's Behavioral Health
Belinda Ledesma-Pena, Santa Cruz County Behavioral Health
Grace Saldivar-Napoles, Santa Cruz County Behavioral Health
Reina Valencia, Watsonville Police
Office Gombos, Watsonville Police
Elizabeth Gonzalez-Jaskulak, Salud Para la Gente
Maria Sanchez, Community Connection
Jun 23, 2021
Zoom
Presented by: Erica Padilla, Pajaro Valley Parent and Student Assistance (PVPSA)
Dr. Lisa Gutierrez Wang, Santa Cruz County Children's Behavioral Health
Belinda Ledesma-Pena, Santa Cruz County Behavioral Health
Grace Saldivar-Napoles, Santa Cruz County Behavioral Health
Reina Valencia, Watsonville Police
Office Gombos, Watsonville Police
Elizabeth Gonzalez-Jaskulak, Salud Para la Gente
Maria Sanchez, Community Connection
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Resources Mentioned
Pajaro Valley Parent and Student Assistance (PVPSA) 831-728-6445 411 East Lake Watsonville www.pvpsa.org Santa Cruz County Behavioral Health (Children & Adults) 800-925-2335 www.santacruzhealth.org Servicios para Adultos (Flyer) Salud Para La Gente 831-728-0222 www.splg.org Flyer (English/Spanish) |
Community Connection Santa Cruz: 831-424-8132 Watsonville: 831-768-8132 www.scvolunteercenter.org/programs/community-connection/ Reina Valencia (Mental Health Specialist, Watsonville Police Department) 831-768-3316 |
Dr. Alex Threlfall, Understanding Trauma
May 26, 2021
Zoom
Presented by: Dr. Alex Threlfall, Chief of Psychiatry at Santa Cruz County Behavioral Health
May 26, 2021
Zoom
Presented by: Dr. Alex Threlfall, Chief of Psychiatry at Santa Cruz County Behavioral Health
| Dr. Threlfall Powerpoint |
Envisioning the Future with NAMI-SCC
March 18, 2021
Zoom
Presented by: NAMI Santa Cruz County
March 18, 2021
Zoom
Presented by: NAMI Santa Cruz County
Finding Light in the Darkness, Even if Just a Nightlight
November 18, 2020
Zoom
Presented by: Maggie Newcomb Raine
November 18, 2020
Zoom
Presented by: Maggie Newcomb Raine
Coping with COVID-19
September 16, 2020
Zoom
Presented by: Dr. Allyson Mayo
Contact info: Behavioral Fitness, LLC - https://www.behavioralfitnesstoday.com
MORE RESOURCES, INCLUDING CONTACT INFO AND SLIDES FROM THIS PRESENTATION COMING SOON
Check out some feelings and communication tools from Dr. Allyson Mayo below!
September 16, 2020
Zoom
Presented by: Dr. Allyson Mayo
Contact info: Behavioral Fitness, LLC - https://www.behavioralfitnesstoday.com
MORE RESOURCES, INCLUDING CONTACT INFO AND SLIDES FROM THIS PRESENTATION COMING SOON
Check out some feelings and communication tools from Dr. Allyson Mayo below!
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Special Needs Trusts
July 15, 2020
Zoom
Presented by: Ellen Cookman, J.D., L.L.M, Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law
Contact Info: Cookman Law - (650)-690-2571 - [email protected] - www.cookmanlaw.com
July 15, 2020
Zoom
Presented by: Ellen Cookman, J.D., L.L.M, Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law
Contact Info: Cookman Law - (650)-690-2571 - [email protected] - www.cookmanlaw.com
Mental Health First Aid for COVID-19
Wednesday, May 20, 2020
Zoom
Presented by: Debra Sloss, LMFT and host of KSQD's State of Mind, Kara Bowman, LMFT, and Anastasia Baboulevitch, NAMI-SCC's Program Manager
Wednesday, May 20, 2020
Zoom
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/
Find more episodes of State of Mind here:
https://ksqd.org/state-of-mind/
Check out these DBT skills handouts, recommended by Debra Sloss:
https://ksqd.org/state-of-mind-state-of-mind-mental-health-first-aid-for-covid-19-17/
Find more episodes of State of Mind here:
https://ksqd.org/state-of-mind/
Check out these DBT skills handouts, recommended by Debra Sloss:
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Ask the Pharmacist
Presented by: Azita Alipour, PharmD, BCPP, BCGP, Assistant Professor of Psychiatric Pharmacy at Marshall B. Ketchum University, College of Pharmacy
Wednesday, January 15, 2020
Live Oak Senior Center, 1777 Capitola Rd
Check out the Video and slides here:
Presented by: Azita Alipour, PharmD, BCPP, BCGP, Assistant Professor of Psychiatric Pharmacy at Marshall B. Ketchum University, College of Pharmacy
Wednesday, January 15, 2020
Live Oak Senior Center, 1777 Capitola Rd
Check out the Video and slides here:
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Talk with the Mental Health Advisor for California
Presented by: Dr. Thomas Insel, Mental Health Advisor to Governor Newsom
Wednesday, November 20, 2019
Peace United Church, 900 High St
Check out the Video here:
Presented by: Dr. Thomas Insel, Mental Health Advisor to Governor Newsom
Wednesday, November 20, 2019
Peace United Church, 900 High St
Check out the Video here:
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.
