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What is NAMI North Coastal San Diego
County?
NAMI North Coastal San Diego County (NAMI
NCSDC) is a grassroots, family and consumer self-help support and advocacy
organization of families and individuals whose lives have been affected by
serious mental illness.
What is the NAMI NCSDC mission
statement?
The mission of NAMI NCSDC is to inspire and support those
with brain disorders and their families; to educate and inform the community;
and to work to erase the stigma of brain disorders. NMMI NCSDC is dedicated to
the eradication of mental illness and to the improvements of the quality of life
of all whose lives are affected by these diseases.
NAMI North Coastal Chapter President message click here:
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Minds On The Edge Video
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Mental illnesses are
biological brain disorders.
Misconceptions about mental illness contribute to the stigma, which leads many people to be ashamed and prevents them
from seeking help. Mental
illnesses are biological brain disorders that can profoundly disrupt a person's
ability to think, feel, and relate to others and their environment. For more
information about specific brain disorders,
click on the links below.
Schizophrenia
Bipolar Disorder
Major Depression
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Anxiety Disorders
Borderline Personality
Disorder
For information on
additional brain disorders, such as eating disorders and dual diagnosis, visit
NAMI national web site.
NAMI North Coastal San Diego County
Affiliations.
NAMI NCSDC is affiliated with NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) and NAMI California. NAMI is a national grassroots, volunteer organization of
some 200,000 members dedicated to helping people with severe mental illnesses
through advocacy and education campaigns. There are about 1,200 affiliates or
chapters nationwide, with about 76 in California, accounting for 14,000 members.
There are three NANI affiliates in San Diego County: NAMI NCSDC, NAMI San Diego,
and NAMI S.I.T. (Schizophrenics in Transition). For contact information
click
here.
Important News
and Notices
NAMI National and NAMI California
Current News Article Links
NAMI National
and NAMI California provides links to current news stories relating to serious
mental illness and mental health.
Click here to view posted NAMI National news
stories.
Click here to view posted NAMI California news
stories.
In Our Own Voice
Powerful Stigma Busting
Presentation
In Our Own Voice
(IOOV) is a unique public education program developed by NAMI, in which two
trained consumer speakers share compelling personal stories about living with
mental illness and achieving recovery. The program was started with a grant
from Eli Lily and Company. For more information about a free presentation of IOOV
click here.
How Can I Make a Political
Difference?
Stay Informed. Get Involved. Receive news
and alerts regarding the latest actions on a bill or issue in your e-mail. NAMI
California needs members and supporters to contact their representatives and the
media when bills we are tracking are under consideration. click here to signup. View a list of pending political action by
clicking here
Also, NAMI National provides and opportunity to make a
political statement by "Taking Political Action". click here for more information. This page includes links to
Elected Officials, Election Information, Legislative Alerts and Updates, Current
Legislation, Key Votes and Capitol Hill Basics.
NAMI North Coastal San DiegoCounty
Your
Local Voice on Mental Illness
Phone: (760) 722-3754
E- mail: namincsd@pacbell.net
Website: www.nami-northcoastal.org
NAMI North Coastal
San Diego County is an organization run entirely by volunteers from the community,
created in 1983 with a small group of grassroots, family members,
incorporated in California in 1990 as a nonprofit 501c(3), charitable,
educational, support, and advocacy organization for families, friends, and
those who suffer with brain disorders such as schizophrenia, bipolar
disorder, clinical depression, and others, Currently, NAMI NC has approximately
350 member units in North County. Scholarships
are available.
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NAMI NC founded the monthly
TCMC Mental Health Forum in 1998 now called the North County Mental Health
Forum which includes anyone from hospital employees of PPH and TCMC,
county and community members, to law enforcement. This has proven to be an excellent venue
in order to address and reduce miscommunications in the community and to
assist in solving problems along the way that relate to mental health
issues. Attendance often includes at least 20 individuals including representatives
from the Board of Supervisors. The
Forum and NAMI NC are currently working with CSU San Marcos for the
development
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NAMI NC’s office is located at
the North Coastal HHSA Regional Center in partnership with the countyand county mental health
services, Contacts are at 760 722-3754 or naminc@pacbell.net or website
www.nami-northcoastal.org.
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NAMI NC’s Monthly Education
Meeting and Support Group occur on the 3rd Thursday of each
month 7-10 pm. Board of Directors Meeting occurs on the 2nd Thursday at 6:30 both at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church in Carlsbad plus a monthly Newsletter and website. Connections Support Group Meetings occur every Wednesday at Mariposa Club House, 560 Greenbrier Dr. Oceanside, CA 1:00 - 2:30 PM.
NAMI NC’s
fund raising efforts include a semi-annual booth at Carlsbad Village
Faire, Grant Writing, Donations, and others such as speaking to community
organizations and the annual NAMI WALK.
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NAMI NC
has worked for many years to improve Mental Health Services in North
County by working in partnership with the Board of Supervisors, HHSA,
County Mental Health, local Providers, Consumers, Family Members, and
others. NAMI NC’s advocacy has
resulted in numerous new programs most recently with the startup of the
Rady Children’s Walk in Assessment Center and the Adult Walk in Assessment
Center (WIAC). among others
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NAMI NC
has had and currently has representation on numerous Commissions, Boards,
and Committees over the years including MH Board, HSAB, North County HHSA,
Children’s MH Council, Housing MH Council, Children’s Council Educational
Committee, Commission for Children Youth and Families, MHS, Inc Clinic
Advisory Board, Exodus WIAC Advisory Board, NAMI California State Board,
California MH Audit Committee, Source Selection Committees, CHIP, SD MH
Coalition, Mariposa Clubhouse among others.
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NAMI NC
Programs include but are not limited to the following: NAMI Family to Family Educational
Program, Peer to Peer Education Program, In Our Own Voice, NAMI Basics,
NAMI Connections Support Group, Education and Advocacy Programs,
Government Relations and Advocacy Committee, Parent and Teachers as Allies
as well as training workshops for several of these programs.
For free
education and support information
click here.
To read NAMI-NCSDC's website
disclosures and terms of use
click here.
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Consumer Information and Resources Web
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Laura's Law Petition - CLICK HERE
Attention NAMI North
Coastal Members
If you have not renewed your membership for 2010, please do it now. Thanks to those who have renewed and a special thanks to those who have contributed an extra amount. Historically, our affiliate has not mailed countless solicitations to members throughout the year asking for money. Many of our programs are funded primarily from membership dues. Please help us fund our 2010 program budget by mailing in your renewal now
Another Plant Sale Sets New High
The sales of donated plants from NAMI North Coastal’s booth at the Carlsbad Village Faire on May 3 totaled a little over $2,100 in sales.
Plant sale organizers, volunteers, generous patrons and beautiful plants proved to be a winning combination. The success of this event was primarily due to the hard work of donor and logistics coordinator, Duane Baird, with event and volunteer coordinator, Pat Devine. Duane contacted the nurseries for plant donations and, during the week prior to the Faire, picked up the plants with the help of Kerry Creen and Dexter Duenas. Then very early in the morning, Duane and Maureen and Ruben and Ann transported the plants to the booth site on State Street in Carlsbad. Dana and Kevin Thomart arrived to help with the pricing. Throughout the day, the following volunteers staffed the booth, selling the plants to Faire attendees: Ron White, Charmian Friebe, Donna Marie Bozeman, Pat Devine, Bill and Laurel De Wolf, Mike and Terry Miller, Dom Bottomley, Jim Lilley, Susan Winebrenner, Kerry Creen, Phil and Bobbi Kontoff, Tom and Vera Slipper, Ingrid Tomassoni and Eric and Marie Revere. The last group disassembled the booth, cleaned the area and transported the booth to our satellite office in Carlsbad.
This major effort would not continue to be successful without the hard work of these volunteers. The officers and board of NAMI-NCSDC sincerely thank them and donating
NAMI North Coastal 2010 Walkers
Family-to-Family News
The next Family to Family class series will begin on Monday, September 13, from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm. This series will meet once a week for 12 weeks and will end during the week of December 6. The location and teachers will be announced in future newsletters and on the NAMI North Coastal website. To sign up and for further information, call the NAMI office at 760-722-3754.
As each class is very important and builds upon the previous one, attendees are urged to commit to attending all classes. There is no fee for these classes, but they offer priceless education on all aspects of mental illness. This program is unsurpassed in enabling family members to deal with serious mental illness in their families. It is taught by trained, dedicated and unpaid NAMI volunteers who freely commit many hours of their time.
Please Join Us!!
Registration is required
WHEN: Wednesday September 10, 2010, 6:30pm – 9:00pm
WHERE: St. Michaels Episcopal Church
2775 Carlsbad Boulevard, Carlsbad CA 92008 Room #4
(The classroom is located in the building across from the
Parish Hall on the 1st floor)
TEACHERS: Dexter Duenas, and Connie Horst
CONTACT: Please call 760 722-3754 the NAMINC Office to register
Family-to-Family Teacher Training
On October 1-3 at Mission San Luis Rey in Oceanside, NAMI North Coastal will be offering a Teachers Training for the NAMI Family to Family Education Program. This three day training will provide North County attendees with the knowledge and skills to teach the Family to Family 12-week course in or area.
We are looking for a few good people to train as teachers. You do not need teaching experience. The only requirement is that you be a member of NAMI. The training begins at 10:00 am on Friday and lasts until Sunday afternoon. Lodging (shared), materials and meals are provided and there is no charge for this training as it is funded by the Mental Health Services Act. NAMI North Coastal has coordinated, planned, and created this training with the help of NAMI San Diego and Lynn Cathy, Director of the Family to Family Program for NAMI California. Pre-registration is mandatory!
Pre-registration is mandatory!
When: October 1,2,3 2010
Where: Mission San Luis Rey, Oceanside
Trainers: Fran MacNeel and Marie Revere
Contact: Bob or Kathy Smith-Brooks
760 434-3420 or 760 722-3754 to register
NEW!
Support Group for Teens
Starting Monday, August 10th
Time: 7 - 8: 30 pm.
Presented by
Survivors of Suicide Loss
Encinitas Community Center
1140 Oakcrest Park Drive, Encinitas CA 92024
- Meeting on the second Monday of every month starting
- August 10th 7- 8:30 pm
Questions? Call 619-482-0297 Email soslsd@yahoo.com
Karen Blankenship will be facilitating this new group for teens. Karen is an MFT Intern and also a survivor, having lost her father to suicide when she was just 11 years old. There is an ongoing group for adults at the same location and the same time. Room 119
Peer to Peer Recovery
Education News
Would you…
Like to learn more about your mental illness?
Benefit by being around others that know what it’s like living with mental illness?
Become interested in developing a Relapse Prevention Plan?
If so, please join us for P2P…a 10 week structured course that will help you in your quest to live well with mental illness. You will learn about self-advocacy and, at the same time, create a special bond with others in the course. The next class series will begin on Tuesday, September 7 and meet on successive Tuesdays until November 9. It will meet from 9:30am to noon at the Pilgrim Church, 2020 Chestnut Avenue in Carlsbad. You must pre-register to attend this course. Please call (760) 722-3754 to enroll.
Pre-registration is mandatory!
When: October 1,2,3 2010
Where: Mission San Luis Rey, Oceanside
Contact: Bob or Kathy Smith-Brooks
760 434-3420 or 760 722-3754 to register
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