Community EVENTS
During this pandemic, many organizations, groups, and people in general have found creative ways to bring community together via online events. We hope you see something you'd like to attend and support!
SHARE! New Peer Support Group for Employees in the Mental Health Field
This support group will follow a hybrid model. We are starting our first meeting next
SHARE! and CAMPHRO wants to formally extend an invitation to all California NAMI locations to join us in our peer Specialist Support Group.
When: January 23rd, 2023 (Every Monday)
Where: 6666 Green Valley Circle Culver City, CA 90230
Time: 6:00 PM PST - 7:00 PM PSTMeeting ID: 822 0003 7477
Passcode: sharelove
Zoom Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82200037477?pwd=cmhyMisxVUxnak9nbXV6NXJGdnIvUT09
THE ROLE OF PEER SPECIALISTS. 2023 IN PROMOTING HEALTH EQUITY
5 part Webinar series
Click HERE to register
This series is focused on the
delivery of peer support services
that are individualized and focused
on the preferences, values, and
desires of each individual. These
sessions explore the role of the
peer specialist in promoting health
equity. Join us for this series to
increase your awareness and
understanding of structural
inequities including
racial trauma.
CAPS Academy is currently accepting applications
The Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification Program is built on the foundation of one of the oldest and best Peer Trainings in California. Our training prepares those who identify as peers, for the State Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification Exam.
If you are interesting in applying to CAPS, I invite you to click on the Application link: CAPS Academy
In addition to exam prep, CAPS prepares peers for roles in the public mental health system as employees or volunteers able to support individuals on their road to recovery. CAPS Academy provides an immersive learning experience and offering 2 cohorts: a morning cohort and an evening cohort. Each cohort meets online via Zoom for 2 days a week for 4 hours a day for a total of 84 hours.
Some details:
- CAPS Academy provides 84 hours of live instruction via Zoom
- Guest Subject Ma
tter Experts with over 30 years’ combined experience - 1:1 support meeting with the instructors
- The option to have a peer partner
- Exam prep in the form of quizzes, teach backs and study groups
- Classroom and 1:1 instruction on how to register for the exam.
Men's mental health group
1-3 PM 2ND & 4TH THURSDAYS OF EVERY MONTH
Click Here to join
SHARE YOUR INNER EXPERIENCE – INCLUDING YOUR SITUATIONS, EMOTIONS, CONCERNS, INSECURITIES, ETC. YOU ARE NOT ALONE IN DESIRING AUTHENTIC CONVERSATIONS WITH OTHER MEN ON A SIMILAR PATH
+1 323-776-6996 <-- to call in
HEAR FROM DR. KEN DUCKWORTH
JANIS BLACK WARNER SPEAK SERIES
namiwla Join us for our December Janis Black Warner Speaker Series with special guest Dr. Ken Duckworth, NAMI Chief Medical Officer and author of NAMI's first book "You Are Not Alone." This is a FREE event and will be in-person on Monday, December 12, at Beverly Hills City Hall, Room 220, from 7-9 pm PT. Light bites will be served. Become a member, renew your membership, or make a donation to get
a FREE copy of "You Are Not Alone."
Drop In Center
Monday-Friday - 8am-8pm
Saturday: 8am-4:30pm
Ages 16-24SHOWER . CLOTHING & LAUNDRY. HYGIENE KITS
MEALS/SNACKS. MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES,
LINKAGES, CASE MANAGEMENT, HOUSING
REFERRALS, EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE, PEER
GROUPS, TAP CARDS, AND MORE...Contact
213-282-6618
5344 Crenshaw Blud,
Los Angeles, CA 90043
2022 Anual Conference (NAMI CALIFORNIA)
NAMI California is pleased to announce that the 2022 Annual Conference will be in-person at the Newport Beach Marriott Hotel & Spa on Aug 25 & 26. This year’s theme is “Moving Forward with Hope and Resiliency,” and we are excited to collaborate and connect on the future of mental health in person for the first time in 2 years. The conference will feature workshops, discussions, and leaders sharing their experiences and recommendations about how we can move forward to mental health parity.
Springs of Hope Grief-Care Center: The Hope Table Talk
Every Last Monday of the Month
Springs of Hope Grief-Care Center: The Hope Table is a community service offering, in which virtual meetings are held every last Monday, to support anyone impacted by the death of a loved one and other major life changes. Virtual meetings are held on the last Monday of each month. To register for the monthly meetings, contact (562) 472-2635 or
Let's Be Whole's:
Weekly "Healthy Food Giveaway"
FREE healthy food available every week on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays until supplies last! Walk-up or drive-up is available and wearing a mask is REQUIRED. If you have a question, contact Nina Womack at info@letsbewhole.com or (877) 594-1292.
SLASB AAIMM CAT Bi-Monthly Meeting
(Hybrid) - Virtual & In Person
August 25th
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Contact: Adjoa JonesAJones@ph.lacounty.gov
Project Return: Peer Professional Training & Placement Program
The "Peer Professional Training & Placement Program" prepares people who are or have been consumers of mental health services for roles in the public mental health system as employees or volunteers to support the recovery of others. Project Return is accepting applications on a continual basis! To learn more about the program and to complete an application, click here.
