Contents: STEP AWAY FROM STIGMA. April 2017 NAMIWALKS CONTINUES TO. Step Away from Stigma. Education. Programs NAMIWALKS! Sponsors. Groups.

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1 April 2017 VOLUME 16 NUMBER 4 S P E C I A L NAMI WALKS/ RUNS E D I T I O N NAMIWALKS CONTINUES TO STEP AWAY FROM STIGMA It s a disorder, not a decision, read one sign. I am not ashamed, proclaimed another. I miss you every day, one woman wrote on her sign. In a determined crowd of proud mental health walkers and activists, these brave declarations are nothing new. And yet you ll find that no two signs are the same maybe because each mental health experience is different. However, all messages, whether displayed on signs or carried around in hearts, all have a common thread: that mental health matters. NAMI San Diego is kicking off May is Mental Health Month by hosting the 14th Annual NAMIWalks/Runs San Diego County on Saturday morning, April 29, at NTC Park. You can register for this free event by visiting www. NAMIWalks.org/SanDiegoCounty. The NAMIWalk may take center stage as the main attraction, but the event also hosts an informative and illustrious NAMIWalks/Runs San Diego County HHSA Wellness Expo that showcases an array of mental health and wellness service providers in the San Diego County area. The comprehensive gathering of service providers includes everyone from Optum, San Diego Regional Center, and Care 1st, to UCSD Department of Psychiatry, Tri-City Medical, Sharp Mesa Vista, and much more. It s a great way to help educate and provide awareness for resources in the community, boasts NAMI San Diego CEO, Shannon Jaccard. The free resource fair is open to the public and runs from 7:30am until 11:30am at NTC Park. So whether you come to walk or run, peruse the resource fair, or to listen to the music and speeches, know that you will be greeted by thousands of people who are also on a mission for better mental health! Follow NAMI San Diego! Contents: Step Away from Stigma Education Programs NAMIWALKS! Sponsors Groups Clubhouses CONTACT US (858) information@namisd.org

2 Education & Advocacy 1st Thursday every month with rotating speakers on various topics. Please join us! THURSDAY, APRIL 6, pm TOPICS* Art, Music & Open Mic Night + Learn More About the Walk Event + Door Prizes! LOCATION: University Church 3900 Cleveland Ave San Diego, CA Phone: (619) *There will not be an Ask The Doctor on this date. JOIN US FOR THE WALK RALLY! ART, MUSIC & OPEN MIC NIGHT RSVP Please RSVP to outreach@namisd.org or call Spanish Education and Advocacy Meeting Next Meeting/Próxima Junta: March April 18, 21, 2017/ 2017/21 18 de de Abril, Marzo, / 6-8pm / 6-8pm Please call Gina Osuna at (619) for For more more information. / Por Por favor de de llamar con a Gina Gina Osuna Osuna (619) para más información. Location / Locación Health and Human Services Agency, First Floor 690 Oxford Street, Chula Vista, CA (primer piso) NAMI San Diego, a non-profit organization, providing education, support services, and advocacy to improve the quality of life to everyone affected by mental illness. BOARD OF DIRECTORS President, Andy Kaiser Treasurer, Steve O Kane Secretary, Stan Collins Louise Groszkruger Charlie Hearn Steve Koh, MD, MPH, MBA Ricardo Soto CEO: Shannon Jaccard, MBA The NAMI San Diego Newsletter is a monthly publication of: NAMI San Diego 5095 Murphy Canyon Road, Suite 320 San Diego, CA Helpline (858) Administration (858) Fax information@namisd.org Articles received by the 15th will be considered for publication in the following month s newsletter. Send articles to newsletter@namisandiego.org The opinions expressed in the newsletter do not necessarily reflect those of NAMI San Diego. To register your opinion, call NAMI San Diego at (858) or us at newsletter@namisd.org. Thank you! MADISON DUCOTE VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT For the past year Madison Ducote has dedicated her time and heart to NAMI San Diego s mission by volunteering for the Family & Peer Support Helpline. I originally volunteered for college credit but I stayed because NAMI San Diego staff are amazing! I absolutely love helping people and knowing I m making a difference. NAMI San Diego is such an amazing program, I m so glad I found it, Madison says, reflecting on her volunteering experience. Madison s naturally bubbly and compassionate kindness radiates through the phone with everyone she speaks to. Her positive energy is refreshing to all NAMI San Diego staff, fellow volunteers and to all callers. In addition to Madison making a difference in other people s lives, volunteering has also made a difference in her life, Volunteering for the Helpline has changed the way I leave voic s. It has also helped with my anxiety. Being on the helpline forced me out of my comfort zone and helped me to overcome part of my anxiety. You gain so many skills and it s so rewarding. When Madison isn t changing the world one phone call at a time, she enjoys going to Disneyland or cuddling with her 3 pugs. In May, Madison is moving to Rhode Island. NAMI San Diego will miss Madison and are thankful for all she s done to improve the quality of life for everyone impacted by mental illness. NAMI San Diego wishes her the best of luck in her future endeavors! Interested in volunteering? To submit an application, please visit 2 NAMI SAN DIEGO

3 Family-To-Family Classes NAMI Family-to-Family is a FREE, 12 week education program for family, partners, friends and significant others of adults over the age of 18, living with mental illness. The course is designed to help all family members understand and support their loved one living with mental illness, while maintaining their own well-being. The course includes information on illnesses such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depression and other mental health conditions. Thousands of families describe the program as life-changing. The program is taught by trained teachers who are also family members and know what it is like to have a loved one living with mental illness. All adults 18 years and older are welcome. The Family-to-Family course topics include: Current Information on Schizophrenia, Anxiety Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, Bipolar Disorder and Depression Basic brain biology Problem solving workshop Medication review & Side effects Communication skills workshop Self-care Rehabilitation services-what s available Advocacy - fighting stigma Empathy workshop - what it s like to have a brain disorder R RSVP REGISTRATION E Q U I R E D Please f2f@namisd.org or visit our website at or call the Family & Peer Support Helpline at. WEDNESDAYS TIME LOCATION DATES: April 12, June 28, :30-9pm County Assessor s Office 590 3rd Ave, Chula Vista, Second floor (Elevator available) Tech CAFÉ Celebrates Its1,000 th Graduate! NAMI San Diego s Tech CAFÉ is a peer-based, peer-run program that is different from your average computer class. Tech CAFÉ prides itself on knowing their audience, teaching at their audience s pace and applying trauma-informed practices. The program is excited to announce that this past March, they graduated their 1,000th student since Tech CAFÉ began in 2014! Classes are taught in Arabic, Vietnamese, Spanish, Russian, Cambodian, simplified Chinese, English, and for both hearing and vision impaired students. Total retention for the program is 95%, and in one clubhouse alone, 8 of 18 participants have secured employment. Congratulations To Our Graduates! 1,000 Tech CAFÉ is an integral part of the overall success of NAMI San Diego s mission to remove the stigma surrounding mental health, and we wish our graduates well! Career Pathways Free Peer/Family Support Specialist and Family Youth Partner Live Webinar Training Would you like to use your personal lived experience with yourself or as a family member who lives with mental illness to help others? Are you working or volunteering as a Peer/Family Specialist or Family Youth Partner and want to enhance your knowledge and learn special skills for your position? NAMI San Diego is exicted to offer a Free 20-hour Live Webinar Training Course with Career Planning Assistance. The next orientation date is scheduled for May 30, R RSVP REGISTRATION E Q U I R E D To learn more about the program, orientation, and upcoming training dates please careerpathways@namisd.org TUESDAYS TIME DATES: May 30, August 1, :30pm APRIL 3

4 The Countdown Begins! NAMI San Diego is excited to offer our walk community this brand-new fundraising incentive program to thank you for your hard work! NAMIWalks/Runs San Diego County is only 4 weeks away!! It is not too late and it is easy as 1, 2, 3...WALK to participate 1. REGISTER at 2. INVITE your friends and family to join you 3. FUNDRAISE to earn a great new incentive gift 2017 RECOGNITION PROGRAM Your support allows NAMI San Diego and NAMI North Coastal to offer free education, support and advocacy to our community! $100 T-shirt $250 Game Day Tote $500 Full Zip Hoodie Available in unisex sizing We ll see you on April 29, 2017 at NTC Park in Liberty Station 2455 Cushing Rd., San Diego 92106! Like the NAMI San Diego Facebook page to get updates on Walk events and news throughout the year! $1,000 Fleece Jacket Available in men s & women s sizing $1,500 Weather Resistant Jacket Available in unisex sizing $2,500 Compu-Backpack Featured Athlete Ali Tanaka: #WhyIWalk I walk to do my part to erase the stigma of mental illness so others feel they are not alone. I dealt with severe bullying in middle school as the only Asian student in a predominantly Caucasian private middle school, which exacerbated my test anxiety, and triggered symptoms of depression following my ADD diagnosis. This led to suicidal ideation, and various other issues, that I am happy to say, are now mostly controlled. In order to maintain wellness, I eat a mainly plant-based diet, use natural remedies (such as essential oils), and maintain an exercise regimen that I change up every day for the sake of variety. Various coping skills like writing, reading and meditating, have also helped me control my symptoms. - Ali Fundraising Tips How to Raise $500 to help end stigma in only 7 days!! 4 NAMI SAN DIEGO Sponsor yourself first Ask 4 family members to sponsor you for $25 each Ask 5 coworkers to contribute $15 each Ask 4 friends to contribute $25 each Ask 5 neighbors to contribute $15 each Ask your boss for a company contribution of $50 Ask 3 businesses you frequent to donate $25 each $25 $100 $75 $100 $75 $50 $75 TOTAL=$500

5 NAMIWalks/Runs San Diego County Top Sponsors We can t do this without you! THANK you TO OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS! GOLD SPONSORS SILVER SPONSORS START/FINISH LINE SPONSORS BRONZE SPONSORS Thank you to all our Supporter and Kilometer sponsors too! APRIL 5

6 FAMILY MEETING SCHEDULE & GENERAL SUPPORT GROUPS (ADULTS 18 AND OLDER) FAMILY SUPPORT GROUPS IN ENGLISH Brawley 1st Thursday, 6-7:30pm 205 Main Street, Brawley, CA Contact: Rose or Wilbur at (760) Clairemont 2nd Monday, 7-8:30pm St. David s Episcopal Church (Library) 5050 Milton Street, San Diego, East County 2nd Wednesday, 6-7:30pm El Cajon Library 201 E. Douglas Ave., El Cajon, Escondido Every Tuesday, 4-6pm Escondido Senior Center, Room East Park Ave., Escondido, Imperial Valley 3rd Thursday, 6-7:30pm 202 N. 8th Street El Centro, CA Contact: Rose or Wilbur (760) imperialvalley@namisd.org La Mesa 1st Tuesday, 6:30-8pm St. Andrews Lutheran Church 8350 Lake Murray Blvd. Community Center, 2nd Floor San Diego, Ramona 1st Wednesday, 7-8:30pm Ramona United Methodist Church 3394 Chapel Lane, Ramona, Rancho Bernardo 3rd Monday, 7-9pm Rancho Bernardo Community Presbyterian Church Pomerado Road San Diego, NAMI SAN DIEGO North Central San Diego 3rd Tuesday, 11:30am-1pm 5095 Murphy Canyon Road, Suite 320 San Diego, Contact: or (619) FAMILY SUPPORT GROUPS IN SPANISH North Coastal 1st Friday, 6:30-8:30pm Tri City Medical Center Conference Room 7, Lower Level 4002 Vista Way, Oceanside, Contact: (760) info@naminorthcoastal.org Otay Mesa 2nd & 4th Tuesday, 6-8pm Otay Mesa Library 3003 Coronado Ave. San Diego, Contact: Gina Osuna (619) South Bay 1st Monday, 6-8pm South County Family Resource Center 690 Oxford St, Chula Vista, Contact: Kika at (619) South San Diego 4th Monday, 5-7pm Maria Sardinas Wellness & Recovery th Street, Suite K San Diego, Contact: Kika at (619) EDUCATION & ADVOCACY MEETINGS IN ENGLISH NAMI San Diego 1st Thursday, 6:30-8:30pm Meetings held at various locations Visit namisandiego.org or Contact:, (619) or outreach@namisd.org North Coastal Education Meeting and Share and Care Support Group 3rd Thursday Meeting, 7-8:30pm Support Group, 8:30-10pm St. Michael s by the Sea Episcopal Church 2775 Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad, Contact: (760) info@naminorthcoastal.org EDUCATION & ADVOCACY MEETINGS IN SPANISH NAMI San Diego-En Español! 3rd Tuesday, 6-8pm Health and Human Services Agency 690 Oxford St., Chula Vista, CA Contact Helpline: TOPIC SUPPORT GROUPS Borderline Personality Disorder Informational Meetings 1st Thursday, 6:30-9pm UCSD Outpatient Psychiatric Services (Gifford Clinic) 140 Arbor Drive, Room 247 San Diego, Contact: Sandy Boone sboone@bpdglobal.com Criminal Justice Family Support 3rd Thursday, 6-7:30pm Spring Valley Youth & Family Coalition 3845 Spring Drive, Room 31 Spring Valley, Sibling and Adult Children s Group Support for adults (18+) who are siblings of, or children of individuals with lived mental illness. 2nd Wednesday, 7-9pm Scripps Memorial Campus Schaetzel Center/Noble Room 9888 Genesee Ave. La Jolla, Contact: Michelle at (858) Spouses/Partners of Persons with a Diagnosis of Bi-Polar Disorder 3rd Tuesday, 6:30-8pm Clairemont Lutheran Church Lutheran Hall, Room #2, 1st Floor 4271 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. San Diego, Contact: (858) Substance Use Disorder and Co-Occurring Disorder Family and Friends Support Group 4th Friday, 6-7:30pm NAMI San Diego Headquarters 5095 Murphy Canyon Road, Suite 320 San Diego, Contact: (619) or (619) Rev: 3/6/17

7 NAMI San Diego s Connections Support Groups are FREE, and you can drop in without registering! These support groups are only open to people who have a mental illness. NAMI Connections is a casual and relaxed environment where you can share the challenges and successes you ve had while coping with mental illness. Mental Health America Thursdays, 6-7:30pm th Street, San Diego, nd Floor Conference Room East County Mental Health Clinic Fridays, 12-1:30pm 1000 Broadway, 1st Floor Wellness Center, El Cajon, Central Library 2nd & 4th Wednesday, 2-3:30pm 330 Park Blvd. (Between J & K Streets) Room 563, San Diego, Mariposa Clubhouse Wednesdays, 1-2pm 560 Greenbrier, Suite C-E, Oceanside Information: (760) En Español Cada Martes, 2-3:30pm Visions Clubhouse 226 Church Street Chula Vista, Information: St. Michael s Episcopal Church, Library at Parish Hall 3rd Thursday, 5:30-6:30pm 2775 Carlsbad Blvd., Carlsbad, Information: (722) The Consumer Center for Health, Education & Advocacy If you need help getting mental health services or if you have a complaint or grievance, call or write: 1764 San Diego Ave, 2nd Floor San Diego, Toll Free: Monday - Friday: 9am-5pm Jewish Family Services Patient Advocacy Program Patient Advocates work with individuals living in either a 24-hr psychiatric hospital or a board & care facility to ensure all of their rights are being respected. (619) or (800) Monday - Friday: 8am-5pm PEER & CONSUMER SUPPORT GROUPS CLUBHOUSES Clubhouses offer FREE support for adults recovering from mental illness. (No treatment provided). They provide classes for vocational training, health & nutrition, physical fitness, computer technology and skill-building. They can also supply you with potential volunteer opportunities in the area. Bayview Clubhouse Paradise Valley Hospital Bayview Behavioral Health Campus 330 Moss Street Chula Vista, Phone: (619) Evenings/Weekends - Call for Schedule Casa Del Sol Clubhouse (Bilingual)* th Street San Diego, Phone: (619) Hours: Mondays: 8:30am-6pm Tue./Thurs./Fri.: 8:30am-4:30pm Wednesdays: 12-8pm Corner Clubhouse 2864 University Ave. San Diego, Phone: (619) East Corner Clubhouse* 1060 Estes Street El Cajon, Phone: (619) Eastwind Clubhouse UPAC Eastwind Center 8745 Aero Drive, Suite 101 San Diego, Phone: (858) Hours: Mon. - Fri.: 8:30am-5pm Escondido Clubhouse* 474 W. Vermont Ave. Escondido, Phone: (760) Hours: Mon. - Fri.: 8am-4:30pm Mariposa Clubhouse* 560 Greenbrier Drive, Suite C-E, Oceanside, CA Phone: (760) Hours: Mon. - Fri.: 8am-4:30pm Friends In Hand Clubhouse 144 Copper Ave. Vista, Phone: (760) Hours: Sat. & Wed. 11am-4pm Friend-to-Friend Program* (Serving the homeless) 2144 El Cajon Blvd. San Diego, Phone: (619) API Discovery Clubhouse Alvarado Parkway Institute 5538 University Ave. San Diego, Membership Information: (619) Hours: Sat. & Sun.: 10am-4pm The Meeting Place, Inc.* 2553 State Street San Diego, Phone: (619) The Oasis Clubhouse Serving Transitional Age Youth (Ages 16-25) 6153 Fairmont Ave. San Diego, Phone: (858) Hours: Mon. - Fri.: 9am-6pm NHA - Friendship Clubhouse 286 Euclid Ave., Suite #104, San Diego, Phone: (619) Hours: Mon. - Fri.: 8:30am-5:30pm Visions 226 Church St. Chula Vista, Phone: (619) Hours: Mon. - Fri. 12-7pm Saturdays & Sundays: 12-5pm NA & Dual Diagnosis groups available, please call for the schedule. Deaf Community Services Clubhouse 4080 Centre Street Suite 208 San Diego, Phone: (619) Hours: Mon. - Fri.: 8:30am-12pm Saturdays & Sundays: 1-5pm *SSI Advocates available to assist with applications and appeals. Please contact the clubhouse for more information. APRIL 7

8 5095 Murphy Canyon Road, Suite 320 San Diego, CA APRIL 2017 Return Service Requested NAMI S P E C I A L E D I T I O N WALKS/ RUNS NTC Park-Liberty Station Saturday April 29, 2017 Check in: 7:30am Walk and Run: 9:00am Join Us! Your participation will make a difference in the life of someone living with mental illness in San Diego County. Register at SanDiegoCounty