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Looking Back at 2020

We are proud of our board of directors, staff, facilitators, teachers, volunteers, and members for allowing us to continue to make an impact on our community. We are now in Week 40 of virtual programming and have increased our support groups

Erin Raftery Ryan December 17, 2020December 17, 2020 Blog No Comments Read more

Holiday Cheer: Instagram Live Performance

Join us on December 21st for an Instagram Live performance by NAMI West LA Ending the Silence presenter and a NAMI National ambassador, Brooke Johnson.

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On the News: Spectrum News Talked to Sharon Dunas

Spectrum News 1 spoke with our Board Co-President Sharon Dunas for a report, Families Struggling with Mental Health Issues Look Forward to Changes, on the Therapeutic Transportation Pilot Program that will soon be launched in Los Angeles and the greater

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Janis Black Warner Speaker Series for January 2021

For the January 2021 Janis Black Warner Speaker Series installment, Kartar Diamond will join us to discuss her memoir, “Noah’s Schizophrenia: A Mother’s Search for Truth.” Join us Wednesday, January 6, 2021, at 7 pm PT to hear from Kartar,

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Maintaining Mental Health During the Holidays (and a Pandemic)

The holidays can be a joy-filled season, but they can be challenging for those impacted by mental illness. A NAMI study showed that 64% of people with mental illness report holidays make their conditions worse. “For many people the holiday season

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Winter 2021 Virtual Classes Scheduled

Register now for our Winter 2021 classes! The classes are free, but registration is required. Family-to-Family Class: We are offering a Monday night class that starts January 4, 2021 and a Thursday night class that starts January 7, 2020. Find

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Be Kind to Another Mind

Be Kind to Another Mind

The need for mental health support has never been greater. We are here for our community and doing all we can to remain connected and supportive during the pandemic, which has personally impacted all of us. This holiday season, we

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Fearless Connection

Post by Britt Turpack With depression and anxiety on the rise, heightened by the social isolation from the global pandemic, it is no surprise people are craving human connection more than ever before. I believe we have greatly underestimated the

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What We’re Grateful For in 2020

It goes without saying that we’ve all faced challenges this year, and we’re grateful for each other and our NAMI family. We have learned that taking the time to pause and reflect on gratitude is good for mental health, so

Stef McDonald November 24, 2020December 15, 2020 Blog Read more

The Impact of Gratitude on Mental Health

How does a focus on gratitude impact mental health? Research shows it can reduce stress and improve physical and mental health. “…. many studies over the past decade have found that people who consciously count their blessings tend to be

Stef McDonald November 23, 2020December 15, 2020 Blog Read more
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