NAMI El Dorado County
Column: Reframing mental health now and for the future
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/21/2020 - 3:19pm
As the COVID-19 pandemic made its way across the globe, a shapeless and silent pandemic, borne of fear, anxiety, and uncertainty also began to take hold. While taking care of oneself has been focused on our physical health and hygiene, it has left the mental health and emotional states for many, in limbo and for others, pushed them into crisis.
Hundreds attend Mental Health Faire at South Tahoe High
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/07/2018 - 10:03pm
The students at South Tahoe High School (STHS) hosted their first Mental Health Faire on campus for both students and staff during school on Monday, May 7.
A new club on campus started by the El Dorado County chapter of The National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI) organized the event, bringing the community and school together to help reduce the stigma of mental illness. Approximately 1 in 5 youth aged 13–18 (21.4%) in the U.S. experiences a severe mental disorder at some point during their life.
Stepping Up Day of Action: El Dorado County
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 04/18/2018 - 9:24pm
Event Date:
May 16, 2018 - 12:00pm YOU ARE INVITED!! Join El Dorado County community leaders and hear from Chief Probation Officer on May 16 for a Stepping Up Day of Action Q&A.
Stepping Up is a national initiative to reduce the number of people with mental illnesses in jails. The Day of Action is an opportunity for our community to come together to learn about the county’s efforts to connect people to treatment and services instead of jails.
Event Location: Lake Tahoe Community College (Boardroom) from 12 p.m. until 1 p.m.
Location
Lake Tahoe Community College, Boardroom
United States
See map: Google Maps
Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe awards $25,003 to local programs benefiting youth
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 03/15/2018 - 12:09pm
Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe (SISLT) awarded $25,003 towards programs in the local community that benefit youth during a luncheon on Wednesday, March 14.
The following presenters gave a brief description of the program on how the funds that were awarded would be used.
Jeanne Nelson– NAMI, El Dorado County, SLT – Brain Health Leadership
Paula Peterson – St. Theresa Bread & Broth 4 Kids - Healthy Snacks in the Classroom
Peggy Blowney – Tahoe Arts Project – Performing Arts in School
Kristy Wilson – Sierra House Elementary School PTA – Agroforestry Project
Soroptimists of Tahoe Sierra honors three on International Women's Day
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/08/2018 - 9:30pm
The Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra (SITS) club of South Lake Tahoe honored three women as winners of their Violet Richardson, Live Your Dream and Ruby Awards during a special breakfast meeting on Thursday, March 8.
New program for family and friends of those with mental health conditions
Submitted by paula on Sun, 11/12/2017 - 5:44pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) in El Dorado County is among the first of the NAMI Affiliates in the nation to offer "NAMI Family & Friends," a new NAMI four-hour seminar.
"We are delighted to be able to provide an educational experience for those that care deeply about a family member or friend in the community," said Jeanne Nelson, NAMI El Dorado County President. "In just four hours the participants may walk away with some tools and techniques that could directly make a positive difference in the recovery process."
Barton celebrates South Lake Tahoe non-profits and philanthropy
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/09/2017 - 9:33pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Philanthropy and South Lake Tahoe non-profits were recently celebrated by the Barton Foundation as they honored their 2017 grant recipients in a luncheon at Riva Grill.
NAMI seeks feedback on EDC Mental Health Services Plan
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/18/2017 - 11:08am
Event Date:
November 2, 2017 - 1:30pm
NAMI El Dorado County is hosting an information gathering hour on Thursday, November 2 from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Lake Tahoe Community College's Aspen Room.
They would like the public's perspective as El Dorado County Behavioral Health is seeking public input for their FY18/19 Mental Health Services Plan Update.
The county will be providing public meetings, using social media, and promoting in news media to get the word out about the plan, so attendance and input at this meeting will help them plan.
NAMI presents Suicide Prevention Awareness program in Spanish
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/08/2017 - 8:26pm
Event Date:
September 12, 2017 - 5:00pm
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is teaming up with the Family Resource Center to present Suicide Prevention Awareness and Mental Health 101" entirely in Spanish on Tuesday, September 12 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Suicide is the second leading cause of death in the Unites States among ages 15-34 and third leading cause of death for those ages 10-14. Four our of every five that die by suicide are male.
"Our hearts go out to the family's who lost loved ones to suicide in the Latino Community this past quarter," said Jeanne Nelson of NAMI-El Dorado.
New NAMI website for El Dorado County provides more information
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/29/2017 - 4:23pm
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) El Dorado County launched a new website that will provide users with a better experience with more information on mental health events, meetings, programs and research.
NAMI is dedicated to mental health awareness and improving the quality of life for people with mental illness and their families through support, education, and advocacy.
Tips for family and friends when a loved one is diagnosed with a mental health condition
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/30/2017 - 5:11pm
As an active leader in the South Lake Tahoe chapter of NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, I work closely with family members who have loved ones with mental health issues. For many, one of the hardest times was learning about their child, partner, or friend’s diagnosis and not knowing what do next. Some were shamed for not addressing their loved one’s needs sooner and others were told they were too protective or doing too much.
13 Reasons Why or 300 Reasons Why Not? Community forum to address suicide
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/28/2017 - 10:38pm
Event Date:
May 30, 2017 - 6:00pm
Best selling book and Netflix series "13 Reasons Why" has sparked conversation about mental health and suicide among youth after the lead character leaves behind 13 tapes after she kills herself. Each tape tells a different person the part they played in her death.
As a response to the movie and how students will react to it, Lake Tahoe Unified School District intervention counselors will be holding a community panel discussion called "300 Reasons Why Not" on Tuesday, May 30 at South Tahoe Middle School's Multi-Purpose Room starting at 6:00 p.m.
El Dorado Community Foundation awards over $260,000 in grants
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/05/2016 - 6:55pm
Major impacts to communities in El Dorado County were made possible through $264,905 in grants for 2016/2017 from the El Dorado Community Foundation.
Funding for the came from community members who invested in the foundation through Donor Assisted Funds. Those donating to the fund were able to engage in a new process this year by reading the grant proposals (55 were received) and the year-end reports of the non-profits applying for them.
NAMI provides free mental health education and support in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 07/28/2015 - 2:19pm
Every time we offer support and understanding to a family or friend that is caring for a loved one living with mental illness we give them hope. Recovery is absolutely possible! Education is a core component of recovery. Through an array of free NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) education and support programs for individuals, family members, providers and the general public we are improving lives right here in our community.
Visit www.NAMI.org to learn more.
• 1 in 5 adults in America experience a mental illness.
Location
Lake Tahoe Community College
One College Drive
South Lake Tahoe, CA
United States
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