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In Our Own Voice
To find out more about In Our Own Voice, please visit their webpage.
NAMI of Contra Costa County
General Meeting Featured Guests and Topics
The meeting doors open at 6:30 for library materials checkout and there will be manned information tables to talk about the various programs that may be able to help you (Family to Family, Peer to Peer, Clubhouse, and NAMI Walk Bay Area).
For more information, please contact Kay Derrico at
925-933 4012 or kayderrico@comcast.net
Meetings are held at the
John Muir Medical Center-Concord Campus.
(Formerly Mt. Diablo Medical Center)
2540 East St., Concord 925-682-8200
Doors open at 6:30, meeting starts at 7:00
E-mail your questions to:
xnamicc@aol.com
You will be assured of an answer when the meeting starts.
Please click on the month to view that months featured guest(s) and topic(s). Since we plan our meetings months in advance, changes may occur at the last moment. Please check back frequently for last minute changes.
June
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Pediatric Psychopharmacology
Mood Disorders in Children and Adolescents.
Parents of children and adolescents with mood disorders, or parents who suspect mood disorders, wonder what behaviors signal the possibility of a mood disorder. Which behaviors are normal childhood and adolescent "moodiness" and which are signs of impending disorder? Dr. Michael Levin's presentation will help us sort through these issues, address diagnosing mood disorders, and discuss appropriate help. There will be a question/answer period at the conclusion of the presentation.
Dr. Michael Levin specializes in Behavioral, Developmental, and Educational Pediatrics, as well as Psychopharmacology, comes to us with extensive training and years of experience. He began his medical training in the early 1980's with an M.S. degree in Pharmacology, quickly followed by his M.D. degree. He spent two years at UCLA-Neuropsychiatric Institute on a Training in Behavioral and Developmental Medicine/Child Psychiatry. Additionally, Dr. Levin was an Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Pediatrics, UC-Irvine, Child Development; currently lectures at UC-Berkeley Extension; has participated in clinical research, especially in areas of ADHD; and has a private practice in Pediatric Psychopharmacology in San Ramon.
The evening of Dr. Levin's presentation, a representative from New Hope, a support group for parents of children with mood disorders, will be on hand before (6:30-7:00 PM) and after the presentation to answer questions about their group.
July
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Who will care when I am not there?
special needs trusts, protecting benefits and using Personal Support Specialists
Julie Hoffman of Proxy Parent Foundation, formerly PLAN (Planned Lifetime Assistance Network of California) will discuss how to plan for your loved ones when you are not there.
Please see www.proxyparentfoundation.org for more information.
August
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Understanding and Coping With
Post-Traumatic Stress Following Military Deployment:
Help for Individuals and Families
Carol Salacka, MSN, Psychologist for the Concord Veterans
Center, Readjustment Counseling Services.
Nathan Johnson, MSW, US Marine Corps, 2001 to 2004.
September
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Dual Diagnosis and Recovery:
Choosing Healthy Options
Stanley Pugh is a Consumer/Client, an Advocate and a presenter for In Our Own Voice.
October
Thursday, October 15, 2009
After Suicide:
How to Survive the Nightmare
Susie Moore, MA,is a Grief Counseling Director, Contra Costa Crisis Center.
November
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Jeff Bell is a KCBS radio anchor, the author of autobiography Rewind, Replay, Repeat and When In Doubt, Make Belief: Life Lessons from OCD (due out in September, 2009). There will be abook signing before & after the presentation.
Please see www.rewindreplayrepeat.com for more about Jeff Bell.
(Change of room for this presentation:
Lesher Room, through the waiting room; than to the left)
Donate Your Vehicle to NAMI-CC
Currently, NAMI-CC is contracting with Car Donation Services, Inc,
a local company that has managed vehicle donations for over 15 years!
They use a variety of selling techniques so vehicles, on average, sell
for more, which means more money for us and a larger tax deduction for
you!
To donate your vehicle, please mention NAMI-CC when you call 1-888-686-4483
or donate on line at Car
Donation Services. They make it fast and easy and provide you with
professional and courteous service throughout the process.
Once your vehicle is accepted, they will mail your donation receipt,
which includes the necessary tax information and reporting requirements
and the required DMV forms. Vehicles will be picked up within 5 working
days and they can handle rush donations, if necessary.
Thank you for your generous support!
Please click on each header for more information.
Tuesday Support Group
The First Tuesday Support Group is now in its 10th year of helping
people. It is a very effective resource that can organize you and send
you in the direction you need to help your loved one.
E-mail your questions to:
xnamicc@aol.com
You will be assured of an answer when the group meets.
Location:
Hillcrest Congregational Church
404 Gregory Lane
Pleasant Hill
Time: 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
For more information please contact:
Dave Kahler at xnamicc@aol.com or
925-676-5771
Join NAMI-CC Today
If your family has a problem with mental illness,
JOIN NAMI-CC TODAY!
You will get information, education and support
.Now!
NAMI-CC is effective and immediate. Download the application form, send
it by e-mail or snail-mail, and you will have put a process in motion
that will change the life of you and your loved one
...forever!
New Hope Support Group
The New
Hope Support Group meets on the second Monday of the month at 7pm
Lafayette Orinda Presbyterian Church
49 Knox Drive, Lafayette
Membership in the support group is free and open to the community.
NATIONAL NAMI CONVENTION
SAN FRANCISCO
FREE CONSUMER SCHOLARSHIPS
DEADLINE: APRIL 14
When: July 6-9, 2009
Where: San Francisco Hilton, San Francisco
It will be in our backyard and very easy to get to. Veronica Vale of NAMI-CC will present on self-injury.
To register and for more information, please visit NAMI National Convention webpage.
Annual Mental Health Conference
"I am not forgotten"
When: Saturday, May 2, 2009
Cost: $30
Where: Menlo Park Presbyterian Church, Menlo Park
To register, please visit:
www.mppc.org
For more information:
Betty (650) 949 2134
Fred and Jane (650) 949 2134
FnJPramann@comcast.net
Camp Opehay
When: August 14-16, 2009
Where: Camp Arroyo, Livermore, CA.
Camp Opehay accomodates up to 56 campers ages 9-17 who have a diagnosis of bipolar disorder. Due to the kindness and generosity of YBFNC (The Youth Bipolar Foundation of Northern California) supporters and friends, we are pleased to share that Camp Opehay is FREE to the participating camper.
For information, to recommend a camper or to volunteer, please visit the Camp Opehay website.