Our Executive Director, Erin Raftery Ryan, will be participating in special event to de-stigmatize mental illness: “320 Conversations” on March 9, 6:30 to 9 pm, at USC’s Bovard Auditorium.
Upcoming Event: 320 Conversations
February Speakers Series: Dave Leon and The Painted Brain
Our February Speaker Series: Dave Leon and The Painted Brain: Using the Arts to Change the Discussion About Mental Health Conditions
Community Mental Health Town Hall Event Jan. 15
We want to hear from you! How can we improve our community’s mental health? The Los Angeles Department of Mental Health, in collaboration with the Mental Health Commission, will hold a stakeholder event to educate and inform — and hear
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
January Speaker Series: Psychotherapy with Schizophrenia Without Using Anti-Psychotic Medication
We’ve booked the Janis Black Warner Speaker Series for Wednesday, January 8, 7 pm, at The Vista Del Mar Child Study Center: 3200 Motor Ave., Los Angeles 90069 (map). Topic: Psychotherapy with Schizophrenia Without Using Anti-Psychotic Medication Speaker: Daniel Paul,
Event Recap: Ernie and Joe Screening and Panel
Our Executive Director, Erin Raftery Ryan, participated in a panel discussion after a special screening at the Museum of Tolerance of HBO’s documentary, “Ernie and Joe: Crisis Cops”
NAMIWalks 2019 Success
Another great NAMIWalks for the books! More than 200 teams and nearly 2000 walkers gathered Downtown with us to raise awareness and help end stigma, plus to raise funds for our work to provide local support, education, and advocacy to
NAMI WLA at Montana Avenue Summer Fest
We had a great time at the Montana Avenue Summer Fest this weekend! Thanks to our friends at Ninety3 Impact and Rove for giving us a table and helping us raise awareness at the community event. Tim Davis, our program
Ending the Silence Lunch & Learn: Extending Our Reach
We held a Lunch & Learn at Palisades Charter High School on June 25, to present community members with information and insights about our “Ending the Silence” program for students, parents, and teachers in Los Angeles. Our NAMI Westside Program
New: The Mental Health Series with Ninety3Impact
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re excited announce our new monthly showcase — The Mental Health Series — in partnership with Ninety3Impact. We’ll be hosting a showcase each month dedicated to fighting the stigma around mental illness and