Background: The National Alliance on Mental Illness-California (NAMI-CA) is the statewide affiliate of the country’s largest mental health advocacy organization, the National Alliance on Mental Illness. We are the leading organization of individuals working with mutual respect to provide help, hope and health for those affected by mental illness.
Our 19,000 members and 62 affiliates include many people living with serious mental illnesses, their families, and supporters. As the state’s grassroots voice on mental illness, NAMI California advocates on their behalf, providing education and support to both its members and the broader community.
NAMI California’s Educational Programs help individuals and family members gain critical knowledge and skills for living successfully with mental illness. Our support groups, provided through affiliates, offer invaluable connections to peers and family members who understand the challenges of living with mental illness.
About the Program Class/Support Group/Presentation Support Opportunity: With funding awarded from the Mental Health Oversight and Accountability Commission, NAMI California seeks to support engagement and program development through program support opportunities. This would help organizations across the state to conduct classes/support groups that reach family members or loved ones of those with a mental health condition.NAMI Affiliates can apply for the following program support opportunities:
- Persona a Persona Class (10 week class)- $1,500.00
- Familia a Familia Class (12 week class)- $1,500.00
- Conexion Support Group meetings (8 meetings)- $1,500.00
- Mental Health 101 Presentations- $275.00
- Family to Family (12 week class)-*Cantonese, Korean, Mandarin, etc.- $1,500
(*to apply for this program support, the class must be done in the Cantonese, Korean, or Mandarin language)
Eligible applicants include NAMI Affiliates and active NAMI Members (who work closely with their affiliates). NAMI Affiliates that are re-affiliated or in the process will be given higher consideration.
Note: All applicants are required to attend a mandatory information webinar training in order to be considered for program support. Questions will be answered during the discussion of the requirements for the program support including reporting and technical assistance.
Timeline and Application Process:
· Application Deadline: November 16, 2018 at 5:00PM</