Aloha! Celebrate the season with NAMI Orange County at our Holiday Luau Party! Join us for an evening of festive fun, community connection, and holiday cheer as we embrace the spirit of the season island-style.

What to Expect:
🌺 Delicious Hawaiian food & treats
🎄 Fun holiday games & activities
💃 Lively music and dancing
🤝 Connecting with others in the community

Bring your friends, family, and loved ones to experience a night of joy and connection. Let’s come together to celebrate the holidays and create lasting memories!

This event will be held IN PERSON on Thursday, December 12th from 6-8PM
at Norma Hertzog Community Center in Costa Mesa
( 1845 Park Avenue Costa Mesa, CA 92627 )

Join us for a candid conversation on Veterans Mental Health with Juan Garcia, Peer Outreach Program Coordinator from U.S. Vets

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This event is hosted virtually via ZOOM

When you donate to NAMI Orange County, you are making a difference.

A difference which helps individuals and families finally find hope and understanding on their mental health journeys. Each contribution continues to:

• Fight to end the stigma

• Provide education, advocacy and support to our community

• Remind each other that we are not alone!

GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement that unleashes the power of radical generosity around the world. JOIN THE MOVEMENT!

Our administrative offices are CLOSED today and tomorrow (11/28 & 11/29). We hope you have a relaxing, restful and rejuvenating weekend!

Please reach out to our NAMI OC WarmLine 24/7 (via call, text or chat) for support and resources until we return on Monday.

• Call/Text: (714) 991-6412

• Chat Online: www.namioc.org/oc-warmline

Join us to celebrate our 20th anniversary of NAMIWalks OC as we raise funds to support and expand our Youth Programs 🎉

Walk Website: www.namiwalks.org/orangecounty
Hope to see you there!! ☻

A morning of fun, entertainment, exercise and connecting to end the stigma and continue the conversation around mental health.

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Join our guests, Mallory and Danny, as they share personal experiences about what it is like to live with a mental health condition.

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NAMI In Our Own Voice presentations change attitudes, assumptions and ideas about people with mental health conditions, as leaders with lived experience talk openly about what it's like to have a mental health condition.

Journaling with Feelings is a guided journaling session hosted by Nōn Wels. Using The Feely Cards as inspiration, we'll journal together while exploring topics such as empathy, emotional curiosity, active listening, and lots of feelings.

Get to know our guest speaker:
Nōn Wels (he/him) is a mental health advocate (Feely Human), podcaster (You, Me, Empathy; We Can’t Do It Alone), writer, olympic gold medalist in dog snuggling, and creator of The Feely Cards. You can connect with him at NonWels.com and on Instagram @youmeempathy.

Take a break and join us for an hour of inner peace and rejuvenation:

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This event will be hosted IN PERSON at the Delhi Center in Santa Ana, CA
(505 E Central Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92705)

Peer-to-Peer (P2P) is a no-cost, 8-week educational program for adults (18+) with a mental health condition who are looking to better understand their condition and journey toward recovery.

P2P is taught by a trained team of people who have experience living with a mental health condition. The program includes presentations, discussion, and interactive exercises.

To join the interest list, please visit HERE or call (714) 544-8488.

CalOptima Health Medi-Cal Educational Presentation

Join Holly Mendez, CalOptima Sr. Community Relations Specialist, to learn more about Medi-Cal Programs and Services.

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This event will be held IN PERSON at the Melinda Hoag Smith Center for Healthy Living
307 Placentia Ave, Newport Beach, CA 92663

Cómo Apoyar A los Jóvenes en Riesgo de Psicosis

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Únase a nosotros en un evento en el que aprenderemos cómo estar atentos a los factores de riesgo de psicosis en la juventud.

¡Regístrase ahora y esperamos verlos allí!

“How Do I Help?”

If your loved one is affected by mental illness, you are in a similar situation with many other family members and caregivers. Wondering what to do and how you can help? Family-to-Family is a 9-session program designed just for you.

To join the interest list,, please visit HERE or call (714) 544-8488.

Seizure Recognition and First Aid Training and Presentation

The purpose of this training/presentation are to introduce the impact epilepsy has on the individual, family and community. The objectives of the Seizure Recognition and First Aid Presentation from the Epilepsy Support Network of Orange County are to introduce the condition, prevalence, incidence and impact epilepsy has on the individual, family and community.

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This event will be held IN PERSON at the Melinda Hoag Smith Center for Healthy Living
307 Placentia Ave, Newport Beach, CA 92663

“How Do I Help?”

If your loved one is affected by mental illness, you are in a similar situation with many other family members and caregivers. Wondering what to do and how you can help? Family-to-Family is a 9-session program designed just for you.

To join the interest list,, please visit HERE or call (714) 544-8488.

“How Do I Help?”

If your loved one is affected by mental illness, you are in a similar situation with many other family members and caregivers. Wondering what to do and how you can help? Family-to-Family is a 9-session program designed just for you.

To join the interest list,, please visit HERE or call (714) 544-8488.

NAMI CA Conference

( SECURE TICKETS HERE )

or

( VOLUNTEER FOR US )

This session is designed to teach Professionals (Mental Health, Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement), Families, and Community Members how to create trusting relationships with people who have serious mental illness (SMI) and anosognosia – lack of insight resulting in conflict, relapse, homelessness, criminalization, suicide, and treatment refusal.

NAMI CA Conference

( SECURE TICKETS HERE )

or

( VOLUNTEER FOR US )

This session is designed to teach Professionals (Mental Health, Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement), Families, and Community Members how to create trusting relationships with people who have serious mental illness (SMI) and anosognosia – lack of insight resulting in conflict, relapse, homelessness, criminalization, suicide, and treatment refusal.

Join us to learn the relationship between antipsychotics and Tardive dyskinesia and how to care for someone with the condition.

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This presentation will explain the causes, symptoms and the impact of Tardive Dyskinesia (TD) as well as the relationship between TD and taking antipsychotics for conditions like schizophrenia. TD is a condition that causes unwanted, uncontrollable body movements such as twitching, shaking, and jerking. Possible social, emotional and professional impacts of TD will be discussed as well as tips for someone who is caring for someone living with TD.

Join us for an exclusive LEAP & Anosognosia Training with Dr. Amador on
October 2, 2024 from 2:30–5:30pm at JW Marriott, Anaheim Resort!

( SECURE TICKETS HERE )

This session is designed to teach Professionals (Mental Health, Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement), Families, and Community Members how to create trusting relationships with people who have serious mental illness (SMI) and anosognosia – lack of insight resulting in conflict, relapse, homelessness, criminalization, suicide, and treatment refusal.

*POPULAR!
Limited Space Available

Join us as we discuss Tips & Tools to help your Loved One with a Mental Health Diagnosis with Dave Dicken, Director of Recruiting at Rockside Ranch and Crisis Counselor at Crisis Text Line

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This event will be held IN PERSON at the Melinda Hoag Smith Center for Healthy Living
307 Placentia Ave, Newport Beach, CA 92663

NAMI OC Office Open House in Fountain Valley

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Amazing opportunity to receive a certificate in ADULT Mental Health First Aid training. In this one day training you will learn about recovery and resiliency while expanding your knowledge on mental health conditions!

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The course includes the following:

• Topics covered: Depression, Anxiety Disorders, Trauma, Psychosis, Substance Use Disorders

• How to apply training in various situations

• Reassurance and guidance

• Safe space to grow in mental health awareness and understanding

• Mental Health First Aid Certificate at NO-COST

Why Mental Health First Aid?

• To be of support to those around you

• Become ADULT MHFA Certified

• Mental Health career building

“How Do I Help?”

If your loved one is affected by mental illness, you are in a similar situation with many other family members and caregivers. Wondering what to do and how you can help? Family-to-Family is a 9-session program designed just for you.

To join the interest list,, please visit HERE or call (714) 544-8488.

Hope Through Connection

Join us during Suicide Prevention Month with an evening of connection, inspiration, and hope.

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Let’s come together to remind each other of the strength and resilience within us all, and to create a supportive space to share stories, challenge stigma, and restore hope.

Event includes:

• Inspiring stories from survivors of suicide loss

• An opportunity to decorate a “hope box” (Must register to participate)

• Expert panel and resources

“How Do I Help?”

If your loved one is affected by mental illness, you are in a similar situation with many other family members and caregivers. Wondering what to do and how you can help? Family-to-Family is a 9-session program designed just for you.

To join the interest list,, please visit HERE or call (714) 544-8488.

Capacitación en prevención del suicidio

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¡No se pierda este evento virtual! Este mes es el mes de concientización sobre el suicidio. En colaboración, NAMI quería realizar una formación sobre la prevención del suicidio que toma muchas vidas cada año. Únase a nosotros para escuchar a facilitadores capacitados sobre la prevención del suicidio. Este 5 de Septiembre por zoom.

¡Esperamos verlos allí!

September is Suicide Prevention Month.

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Welcome to the General Adult Suicide Prevention Training!

Join us for an informative online event where you will learn valuable skills to help prevent suicide among adults. This training will cover topics such as recognizing warning signs, providing support, and connecting individuals to resources.

Join us for a candid conversation on:

• Suicide prevention and mental health awareness.

• Recognizing the risk factors and warning signs for suicide, as well as resources for help.

• How to talk about mental health and suicide prevention.

“How Do I Help?”

If your loved one is affected by mental illness, you are in a similar situation with many other family members and caregivers. Wondering what to do and how you can help? Family-to-Family is a 9-session program designed just for you.

To join the interest list,, please visit HERE or call (714) 544-8488.

KNOWLEDGE FORUM: How To Get Your Resisting Loved One Into Treatment

Join us on August 20th at 6:30pm online via Zoom at no cost as we discuss a step-by-step guide to help your loved one with a mental health and/or addiction crisis.

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This session is designed to equip family members and caregivers with practical strategies to support those who may be refusing help or treatment. Gain valuable insights into effective communication, crisis intervention, and available resources. This forum will be led by Dr. Brian Licuanan, who is an author, speaker, and board-certified psychologist

This event will be held VIRTUALLY via Zoom

Peer-to-Peer (P2P) is a no-cost, 8-week educational program for adults (18+) with a mental health condition who are looking to better understand their condition and journey toward recovery.

P2P is taught by a trained team of people who have experience living with a mental health condition. The program includes presentations, discussion, and interactive exercises.

To join the interest list, please visit HERE or call (714) 544-8488.

"¿Cómo ayudo a un ser querido con una enfermedad mental?"
Si su ser querido es afectado por una afección de salud mental, usted se encuentra en una situación similar con muchas otras familias y cuidadores. Familia-a-Familia es un programa de 8 sesiones diseñado solo para usted sin costo!

Complete nuestro formulario de interés en es.namioc.org/classes
¿Preguntas? Llámenos al (714) 544-8488