Our Executive Director, Erin Raftery Ryan, was on NPR’s All Things Considered to discuss mental health and gun violence.
Celebrating Juneteenth
In observing Juneteenth (June 19, and celebrated as a federal holiday this year on June 20), we take time to celebrate, educate, and remind our community that there is still more work required to achieve racial equality in America. Also
Pride Month 2022: Mental Health and LBGTQI Communities
Every June, we celebrate pride month and provide information on mental health and our LGBTQI communities. The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Questioning, Intersexed (LGBTQI*) community represents a diverse range of identities and expressions of gender and sexual orientation. In
Mental Health Awareness Month 2022: May Events and FunDuel
As we welcome Spring, we are getting ready to offer a full slate of Mental Health Awareness Month activities during May. Our events will shine a hopeful light on the many resources we provide to those impacted by mental health conditions, and the
Spring Family-to-Family Classes
New Family-to-Family Classes: We have two Family-to-Family classes scheduled for Spring: The Monday night class will begin April 11 and run on Monday nights from 6:15 to 8:45 pm, led by teachers Cheryl Cohn, Eddie Silberman, and Androohi Andreas. The
Uplifting Voices Listening Session
Save the date: On Thursday, April 21, we will be co-hosting an “Uplifting Voices” Listening Session with West Los Angeles, moderated by Matthew Diep. It’s a chance for mental health stakeholders and community members to come together for a discussion
Virtual Event: The Emotional Dimension of the Pandemic
Senior Program Director Tim Davis will moderate a panel discussion on the emotional impact of the pandemic, with distinguished mental health professionals (and fellow alums from his high school), on March 31 at 3 pm PT. The event, typically offered
April 2022 Janis Black Warner Speaker Series Guest: Adam Sholder
Our April Janis Black Warner Speaker Series event will feature Adam Sholder, the Founder/Executive Director of Insight Enrichment Group and a volunteer with NAMI WLA as a family support group facilitator and as a lead presenter for our Ending the Silence
March 2022 Janis Black Warner Speaker Series: Melody Anderson
Join us on Wednesday, March 2, at 7 pm PT for the next installment of the Janis Black Warner Speaker Series with Melody Anderson, LCSW, who will discuss addiction and the emotional impact on families. Join the Zoom event on
Just One Bite
When an individual becomes so preoccupied with food and weight issues that they find it harder and harder to focus on other aspects of their life, it may be an early sign of an eating disorder. Without treatment, eating disorders