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What’s New – The NAMI WLA Blog

Back to School Guide: Tips and Resources

Each new school year brings new challenges — and opportunities to educate and empower students to care for their mental health. We are proud to provide free youth programs and to offer support for families and educators. For Middle and

Webmaster August 12, 2022August 17, 2022 Resources No Comments Read more

Event: Peer Perspective Forum June 2022

Thanks to Angelique Henderson, Jared Bendifallah, Kate Patel, and Matt Burkes for participating in our peer panel presented with A Gap in the Forest. We’re grateful to have mental health advocates share their experiences to help others feel less alone

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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

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988 Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Crisis Line Launched

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

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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

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In the News: All Things Considered Interview on Mental Health and Gun Violence

Our Executive Director, Erin Raftery Ryan, was on NPR’s All Things Considered to discuss mental health and gun violence.

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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

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Pride Month 2022: Mental Health and LBGTQI Communities

Every June, we celebrate pride month and provide information on mental health and our LGBTQI communities. The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Questioning, Intersexed (LGBTQI*) community represents a diverse range of identities and expressions of gender and sexual orientation. In

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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.

Stef McDonald May 25, 2022May 25, 2022 Blog No Comments Read more

Mental Health Action Day: How to Be an Advocate Today and Every Day

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

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