Ideas for how to stay connected during the COVID-19 crisis.
Ways 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!
NAMI WLA on Dear Family Podcast
Our Program Director, Tim Davis, appeared on the “Dear Family” podcast with his son, Ryder, one of our Ending the Silence presenters, to share their personal stories about being impacted by mental health.
Opening Up About Mental Health at the Grammy Awards
Alicia Keys referred to music as “the most healing thing in the world,” during her hosting stint at this year’s Grammy Awards. We are encouraged to hear more and more artists come forward to address mental health and opening up
NAMI WLA at Sundance Film Festival 2020
Our Executive Director, Erin Raftery Ryan, is participating in a mental health-themed panel at the Sundance Film Festival. The discussion takes place Friday, Jan. 24, 3-5 p.m. at The Cabin, 427 Main Street at the 2020 Sundance Festival’s pop-up space, Instant Karma
Maintaining Mental Health During the Holidays
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
More Family-to-Family Teachers, Coming Right Up
We’re so pleased to report that we trained a new crop of NAMI teachers and fierce mental health advocates at a Family- to-Family teacher training, which was coordinated by our Program Director Tim Davis and taught by our Board Co-President