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 June 2020
We have guests booked for our Janis Black Warner Speaker Series for June: A panel of young adults with mental health conditions will from the Life Adjustment Team will discuss their struggles and individual roads to recovery. Join via Zoom video conference
Tips for Working at Home During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Maintain a schedule and designate working time and life time. During office hours, you work; during break time, you live. When you do this, it helps you from being distracted by regular life matters when you’re supposed to be working.
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
Feel-Good Songs Playlist
They say music soothes the soul and we agree (it can soothe the heart and mind, too). We started a conversation with our staff about songs that help us feel better and then we asked fellow board members and volunteers
Ways to Stay Connected During the COVID-19 Crisis
Ideas for how to stay connected during the COVID-19 crisis.
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
NAMI California Mental Health Survey
NAMI California has opened up their annual mental health surveys for Diverse Communities and Families.
Community Honor: City of Beverly Hills Recognition For Our Work
Thank you to the City of Beverly Hills Health and Safety Commission for recognizing us for our work in the community today. Executive Director Erin Raftery Ryan; Program Director Tim Davis; and board member Adaline Fagan were on hand to receive
Extending Our Reach: Ending the Silence in Malibu
We have thrilled to be bringing our Ending the Silence mental health awareness program to another Westside LA school district: Malibu! We kicked it off by offering presentations to Mr. Ervin’s 10th grade classes. More coming soon!