February 2016
FaithNet: Mental Health Resources
Faith leaders are invited to a luncheon to learn more about mental illness and resources for recovery. RSVP to the Reverend Cindy McCalmont cmccalmont@namisantaclara.org, 408-453-0400, extension 3035 Deadline for RSVPS: February 15th. The National Alliance on Mental Illness
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NAMI Faith Leaders Luncheon
For two years, NAMI SCC has been hosting quarterly lunches for faith leaders to visit the NAMI office, learn about mental illness and identify next steps for becoming more supportive of persons with mental illness and their families. If you know of any faith leaders we should invite, please email Cindy at cmccalmont@namisantaclara.org
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Journeying Together: Faith, Spirituality and Mental Health
NAMI Conference 2017 Spiritual Mental Health Conf Flyer-update Did You Know? 1 in 4 persons sitting in our pews has a family member struggling with mental health issues; 1 in 5 of our youth experience mental health problems; A majority of individuals with a mental health issue go first to a pastor, priest, rabbi, imam, minister, faith leader for help; Studies show that clergy are the least effective in providing appropriate support and referral information; Our faith communities can be…
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