Join us for a virtual event: Peer Perspective: Open Forum with NAMI WLA mental health advocates Garrett Shaw and Fran Reicherter. Garret is one of our Peer-to-Peer class teachers and Fran is one of our Ending the Silence presenters. Join
Mental Illness Awareness Week 2022
In October, we mark Mental Illness Awareness Week (October 2-8), which was established by NAMI in 1990 to educate and increase awareness about mental illness (now we use the terms mental health and mental illness interchangeably to describe the conditions
Suicide Prevention Month 2022
Each September, we mark Suicide Prevention Month and join the health community in opening up discussions and sharing information and resources about suicide prevention. Thoughts of suicide can be frightening. But by reaching out for help or checking in with
In the News: Cynthia Sirota and Garret Shaw on Santa Monica Daily Press Podcast
We’re proud to share that our team members Cynthia Sirota and Garrett Shaw were asked to be guests on the Santa Monica Daily Press podcast, “Inside the Daily Press” to discuss mental health help, hope, and recovery. Show representatives met
988 Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Crisis Line Launched
988, the new three-digit number for mental health and suicidal crises, will be available nationwide by July 16, 2022. Once it goes live, 988 will connect people to trained crisis counselors that can provide de-escalation and mental health intervention services
Peer Perspective: Open Forum
Join us on Wednesday, June 29, at 6:30 pm PT via Zoom. Join us as we hold a conversation for peers and family members on how best to support each other. Hear from a peer panel of NAMI WLA and
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
NAMI Statement on Fatal School Shootings in Uvalde, Texas
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is deeply saddened by the horrific and avoidable school shooting that occurred yesterday in Uvalde, Texas. The mass killing of at least 19 children and two adults at the elementary school impacts all of us.
Mental Health Action Day: How to Be an Advocate Today and Every Day
Join us in advocating for change on Mental Health Action Day! In partnership with more than 1600 nonprofits, government agencies, cultural leaders, and others, we are proud to be a partner in Mental Health Action Day on Thursday, May 19. On this
2022 Wellness Stage at Third Street Promenade
Celebrate with NAMI WLA! Join us at our Wellness Stage at Santa Monica’s Third Street Promenade on Saturday, May 21, from 12-3 pm for our Celebration of Service Awards, Self-Care Workshops, Student Performances, Dance Workshop, and Resource Booths from NAMI