April 2019 Newsletter...April 2019 Newsletter NAMIWalks/Runs San Diego County April 27th NAMI San Diego is looking for HEROES for NAMIWalks/Runs San Diego County 6 Easy Ways You can

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April 2019 Newsletter

NAMIWalks/Runs San Diego CountyApril 27th

NAMI San Diego is looking for HEROES for NAMIWalks/Runs San Diego County

6 Easy Ways You can be a NAMIWalks HERO!

1. Become a NAMIWalks Sponsor! More info Sign-up(online)2. Participate in the Wellness Expo! Sign-up(online) Sign-up(pdf)3. Start a NAMIWalks Team! Register4. Volunteer on Event Day! Register5. Walk with us! Register6. Donate to NAMIWalks! Donate

No One Walks Alone at NAMIWalks

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NAMI Walks/Runs Kick-off Party Recap

It was the TACO of the town at the NAMIWalks/Runs San Diego County Kick off onTuesday, March 12th, at AleSmith Brewing Company. It was great to see our teamcaptains, sponsors, board members, wellness expo participants and walkers.

Shannon Switzer, A NAMIWalker said,"I am so glad I went to the kick-off event! It

was a lot of fun connecting with fellowNAMI staff and supporters. The

presentation was motivational, the tacoswere delicious, and the whole cause

behind the event is absolutely inspiring!"

Thank you, Shannon, and everyone elsefor joining us to learn more about

NAMIWalks and toTACO ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH.

CBRE Donations to PeerLINKSOn Valentine’s Day, employees at many companies across San Diego chose to mark theoccasion by holding potlucks, decorating their space in red or pink, hanging heart-shapeddecorations, and even handing out chocolates and candy to fellow co-workers or patronsat their place of business.

Lilly Gastil and her colleagues at CBRE, a Fortune 500 Company which delivers realestate services worldwide, decided to do something wonderfully different! They decided tohelp individuals living with a serious mental illness. Specifically, they held an event tocollect toiletries, and other essential items, and donated them to PeerLINKS, a program ofNAMI San Diego.

PeerLINKS provides Enhanced Peer Support services to individuals who have been inand out of psychiatric hospitals, Emergency Departments and crisis homes. Typically, ourclients are going through a very difficult and challenging time when they join our program,and appear to feel lost and overwhelmed. Additionally, many are experiencinghomelessness and we are often their only source of support.

Therefore, we were very excited and thankful to have received almost 150 items including:sleeping bags, shampoo, body wash, towels, wet wipe towelettes, and sunscreen.

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From left to right: Martin Ponciano (BehavioralHealth Clinician), Crystal Castro (BilingualPeer/Family Support Specialist), SharifaChamberlain, Liz Gambini and Erin Kennedy (allPeer/Family Support Specialists), CharleneMarshall (Peer/Family Support Specialist TeamLead), all part of the PeerLINKS team, Lilly Gastil(Executive Assistant, Pacific Southwest Division atCBRE) and Bee (Lilly’s puppy).

From left to right: Sharifa Chamberlain, LizGambini (both are Peer/Family Support Specialistsat PeerLINKS) and Martin Ponciano (BehavioralHealth Clinician, PeerLINKS).

"This Person" Award - Karen GodfreyEach year at the San Diego CountyWellness and Recovery Summit, the awardfor “This Person” is presented to someonewho has exemplified and played aninstrumental role in a person’s recoveryjourney. They could be a family member, afriend, a Service Provider, or a Peer. Thisyear's winner was Karen Godfrey, whoworks in NAMI San Diego's IHOT locationin San Marcos.

Education & Advocacy

Education & Advocacy (E&A) MeetingFREE MEETINGS

First Thursday of every month, 6:00 - 7:30 pmNAMI San Diego Office

5095 Murphy Canyon Road, Suite #320San Diego, CA 92123

NAMI San Diego's Education and Advocacy meetings provide information about mentalhealth conditions, recovery, support and other topics essential to create and maintain a life

of wellness. Meetings are free and open to everyone in the community.

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Family-To-Family Courses

An Education Program for Families and Friends over the age of 18, who have a loved onealso over the age of 18, who lives with a mental health challenge

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NAMI Basics for Parents and Caregivers

NAMI Basics for Parents and Caregivers is a free, six-session program designed forparents and other family caregivers of children and adolescents under the age of 18 with

emotional and behavioral difficulties. NAMI Basics for Parents and Caregivers helpsparents and other family caregivers of children to understand the illnesses that are

causing those behavioral difficulties, and the critical role families play in the treatment ofthose illnesses. The program is taught by trained teachers who are also the parents or

family caregivers of individuals who experienced emotional or behavioral difficulties priorto age 13. Participants are asked to attend all 6 classes per session. I nterest lists now

forming for North County Coastal and Central San Diego regions.

Click for flyer with more info

Click here to be added to the interest list

Family Meeting Schedule & Support Groups

for Adults 18 & older with loved ones of any age

Click for Support Group Listings

Peer Support Groups

Click for NAMI Connection details

Click for Clubhouse details

Side-by-Side

The purpose of the NAMI San Diego Side by Side program is to connect an individual wholives with a mental health condition with a Companion. Participants and Companions have

the opportunity to meet up in the community. Looking for Volunteers!

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Support for Families with Youth

Links to:CYFL Website

CYFL Quarterly Newsletter

PEP: Parents Empowering ParentsSUPPORT GROUP MEETING

#OURVOICESMATTER

NAMI SD’s CYF Liaison offers San Diegoparents and caregivers a FREE, open,monthly coaching and support groupmeeting for parents and caregivers of

children and youth (through age 25) livingwith challenging behaviors, mental andbehavioral health concerns. No parentseeking support will be turned away!

Upcoming Meeting DatesMeets 3rd Wednesday of the month

6:00pm - 8:00pm

April 17thMay 15thJune 19th

Meeting location :NAMI San Diego

5095 Murphy Canyon Rd, Ste 320San Diego, 92123

RSVP Today!

Principles of Family Youth Professional Partnerships (PFYPP)

Principles of Family Youth Professional Partnerships (PFYPP)is a 1 hour online course for those interested in learning the roles of

Family Youth Partners within the Children's System of Care.

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Children's Mental Health Well-Being Celebration

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Sunrise of HOPE Summit - Churches & Mental Health

On Saturday, March 9, 2019, La Jolla Presbyterian Church hosted the Sunrise ofHOPESummit - a "1-day mental health event, with keynote speaker Kay Warren, co-founder of Saddleback Church. The message throughout the day was to inform, educate,and equip anyone personally struggling with - or whose loved ones are struggling with -mental health issues.” The event offered a wealth of keynotes speakers such as Dr. Nick Yphantides - ChiefMedical Officer for San Diego County, pastor’s wife Kay Warren, and Joyce Bruggeman -Executive Director of Survivors of Suicide Loss in San Diego. Break away sessions wereoffered by licensed practitioners on mental health for adults and children, addictions,suicide prevention training, rendering aid, and PTSD for Military Veterans. Communityresources were available and lunch provided. Additionally, there was a panel question &answer session with Dr. Stephanie Salo, Dr. Galen Morgan Cooper, Suzette Southfox -NAMI San Diego’s Education Director, which was moderated by Rev. Dr. PaulCunningham. Nearly 400 congregants and community members attended this successful event whichdemonstrates the powerful relationship between faith communities and mental health andwellness. We look forward to next year’s Sunrise of HOPE Summit and growing deepconnections between communities of faith and mental health & wellness.

Cinco de Mayo Fiesta to Benefit NAMI San Diego

Cinco de Mayo Fiesta to Benefit NAMI San DiegoSaturday, May 4, 2019

2:30 pm to 5:30 pm

St. Michael’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church2775 Carlsbad Blvd., Carlsbad, CA

Join St. Michael’s by-the-Sea at their annualfundraiser to support mental health programs in the

community.

Enjoy a catered taco cart, dessert and drink tables,outdoor seating on our lovely lawn, games, a raffle,

entertainment. And much more...

St. Michael’s by-the-Sea Pickleball Association willassist in hosting the event.

Plant Sale - Carlsbad Village Street Faire

Got North Inland Faith?

This March alone, NAMI San Diego participated in three large mental health eventshosted by churches in the North, Central and North Inland areas of San Diego County.NAMI San Diego understands there is a growing number of faith traditions whosecongregations are embracing the need for stigma free mental health ministry. In fact,through SD County funding, NAMI San Diego continues to support the worlds ofbehavioral health and religious identity in San Diego’s North Inland area by bringing free,dynamic presentations on mental health and stigma to churches and communityorganizations. These engaging presentations are proved by NAMI San Diego trainedgraduates of the Faith Based Academy and presented in teams of two - a clergy or layleaders along with licensed mental health clinicians. Presentations are designated for the North Inland community and are free, last about anhour and are available weekdays, evenings and weekends through June.

Contact [email protected] or call (858) 634-6580 ext. 113.

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Calling all Volunteers!!

People choose to volunteer for a variety ofreasons. For some it offers the chance to givesomething back to the community or make a

difference to the people around them. For others itprovides an opportunity to develop new skills or buildon existing experience and knowledge.

Volunteering with NAMI San Diego is more than justanother opportunity. It is becoming a part of theMental Health Community! With your support we canshow that “It’s OK to talk about Mental Illness”

Please fill out the online volunteer application .To RSVP please email [email protected] orcall Sam Roberts (858) 634-6580 x148

NAMI Homefront

NAMI Homefront is a free, six-session class for family, friends and significant others ofMilitary Service Members and Veterans. The class helps families comprehend what theMilitary Service Member/ Veteran is experiencing related to trauma, combat stress, civilianlife, PTSD and other mental health conditions. Topics covered include mental health,communication, handling crises, treatment and recovery.

Click for Class Details

SpeakUp5K San Diego

Join the 4th AnnualCKG Foundation

SpeakUp5k San Diego!April 14, 2019

Raise awareness of teenage mental health

A fun, family-friendly race is perfect for all agesand abilities. Get together with friends, family,

and coworkers as we “SpeakUp” together.

A portion of the race proceeds will be donatedto Rady Children’s Hospital to support its

children’s mental health initiative.

Click for more information

NAMI San Diego Success StoryI am a NAMI success story thanks to the work of caregivers like Annette, Alice and Roopawho guided me through my recovery. I am a program manager now for the NAMI affiliatehere in Sacramento, and I wanted to let you all know how valuable and important the work

you are doing is. I went from no life to a full life in under 5 years thanks to the kindnessand support offered by NAMI San Diego, and the (then) Hope Connections program. NowI facilitate support groups, teach Peer-to-Peer and help others who are in a similarsituation to the one I was in not long ago. I give back as a volunteer web admin andoutreach specialist and I truly love the work I do for NAMI. Thank you NAMI San Diego,and I hope that NAMI Sacramento can grow to be an inspirational community resource foras many families and peers as NAMI San Diego cares for. Thank you Annette for alwaysbelieving in me. Keep up the good work team! Woo NAMI!

- Westin Bailey

AdvocacyLearn How To Contribute Part Of Your Tax Return

Toward Law Enforcement Training!

Now that it's tax season, spread the word around your local area to make NAMI Californiapart of your new years resolution. The California income tax return form includes theoption to voluntarily contribute a designated amount of your tax return to a notable causethroughout the state. Check the box on "National Alliance on Mental Illness CaliforniaVoluntary Tax Contribution Fund" to better help law enforcement in their area respond tocrisis situations! This training is a direct improvement to your community

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Careers at NAMI San Diego

We invite you to apply for any of our current employment opportunities . To apply for aposition, please email your cover letter and resume to [email protected]

NAMI San Diego Board of DirectorsPresident, Ricardo Soto

Vice President, Pamela NicholsSecretary, Louise Groszkruger

Treasurer, Steve O'KanePast President, Andy Kaiser

Aaron ByzakYuliana Gallegos-Rodriguez, Ph.D

Jan ThompsonCEO, Cathryn Nacario

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