We’re excited to announce that we are teaming with 10 x 10 philanthropy, a nonprofit organization that supports grassroots charities, to raise funds and find volunteers at a virtual event on Thursday, July 16 at 7 pm.
Mental Health in African American Communities: Challenges, Resources, Community Voices
While all of our communities face mental health challenges, African American communities often deal with more stigma and discrimination, and can receive compromised care. Challenges Stigma In NAMI California’s report on diverse communities, community members surveyed were asked to weigh in
Locked and Loaded: How Having a Son with Schizophrenia Prepared Me for a Global Pandemic
Post written by NAMI WLA member Miriam Feldman; originally published by Scary Mommy Having a child with serious mental illness is an exercise in loss and grief with no equal because it holds a particular irony… they are here but
Janis Black Warner Speaker Series for May: Dr. Eric Levander
We are pleased to present a virtual version of our Janis Black Warner Speaker Series, using Zoom! Our event on Wednesday, May 6 will feature Dr. Eric Levander: “How to Cope with Your Emotions and What You Can Expect From
In the News: Virtual Ending the Silence in Palisadian-Post
The Palisadian-Post reported on our virtual Ending the Silence presentation for The Palisades Branch Library Teen Council. PDF of the story
Event: 320 Festival Online
Join us online for 320 Festival’s online event May 8 to 10 to help end stigma and support those with mental health conditions. We’re thrilled to be an event partner and to have staff members signed up to be panelists.
Amazon Event Supporting Our Work with Board Member Karena Dawn
Please join us as Tone It Up‘s Karena Dawn, one of our board members, will be sharing a 30-minute workout and a 30-minute recipe on the homepage of Amazon on Wednesday, April 8 at noon. NAMI WLA will be the
New: “Mic Check: Music and Mental Health” Series
We’re proud to announce that we’re co-hosting “Mic Check: Music and Mental Health,” a new series of live-streamed concerts and experiences with our friends at Ninety3 Impact. This live-stream series will include an appearance by a mental health professional and
Statement from Executive Director Erin Raftery Ryan on COVID-19
The COVID-19 crisis is something we are experiencing together as a community, and we are working hard to make sure we can continue to provide our members and community with support during this difficult and uncertain time.
COVID-19 Update: Temporarily Halting Support Groups, Classes and Public Events
Our community means everything to us, and we hope you are safe and healthy. After reviewing the state’s order and updated policy around the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic issued by the California Department of Public Health, the NAMI Westside Los Angeles