Nami Ventura

General Meeting Coming Up! Tuesday, March 10 @ 7pm What's the topic? Join us as attorney Stephen Wood gives a presentation about planning for special needs trusts as well as using CalABLE accounts. Wood is a State Bar Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, a credential obtained by less than one percent of California attorneys.... Stephen Wood is the founder of Wood Law with offices in Newbury Park and Orcutt, California. He has helped hundreds of families to plan for their special needs children and is recognized as an expert in his field. NAMI Ventura County 555 Airport Way, Suite F Camarillo, CA 93010

Next week is National Eating Disorders Awareness Week. "Eating disorders are serious but treatable mental illnesses that can affect people of every age, sex, gender, race, ethnicity, and socioeconomic group. No one knows exactly what causes eating disorders, but a growing consensus suggests that a range of biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors come together to spark an eating disorder." If someone you know--girl or boy, woman or man--is struggling with an eati...ng disorder, you can find more information on how to help here: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/ #name #namiventuracounty #neda #ed #nedaw #stigmafree #talkaboutit

"Last September, I believed my brain was on fire. Not in some metaphorical way. It was, as far as I was concerned, on fire. I am bipolar and I was hallucinating." #nami #namiventura #bipolardisorder #stigmafree #talkaboutit #mentalhealth

By Kimberly Quinn NAMI Ventura County On Monday, Californians laid a legend to rest....Continue reading

Eating Disorder Resource Center: "It’s Good You’re Here Someone you know is battling an eating disorder. It could be your mother, father, daughter, son, neighbor, friend, colleague. Or you. An estimated 30 million people in the United States suffer from anorexia and bulimia; many millions more from binge eating disorder, disordered eating, body dissatisfaction, and weight concerns.... You may be unaware of the personal yet profound struggle that haunts these individuals daily. On the outside they may appear successful, happy and leading a rewarding life. But as the cliché admonishes, looks can be deceiving. Early detection, intervention and treatment are essential for successful treatment and full recovery. EDRC is here to help guide you and your loved ones through the recovery process." http://edrcsv.org/

Next week is National Eating Disorders Awareness Week. "Eating disorders are serious but treatable mental illnesses that can affect people of every age, sex, gender, race, ethnicity, and socioeconomic group. No one knows exactly what causes eating disorders, but a growing consensus suggests that a range of biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors come together to spark an eating disorder." If someone you know--girl or boy, woman or man--is struggling with an eati...ng disorder, you can find more information on how to help here: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/ #name #namiventuracounty #neda #ed #nedaw #stigmafree #talkaboutit

"The NAMI Ventura County Board of Directors comments regarding NAMI Ventura County's position in support of Mary Haffner's white paper, The Continuum of Care for the Seriously Mentally Ill in Ventura County, and outlines immediate actions Ventura County leadership can take." https://namiventura.org/continuum-of-care-letter/

By Jeffery L. Hayden "With such a rich resource, how can it be that Ventura County has a mental health crisis? The answer is leadership." #nami #namiventuracounty #stigmafree #makeachange #leadership #resources #mhsa

"The Mental Health & Safety Task Force was convened by the County Executive Office and included members from many different County agencies and community organizations. These representatives came together to examine the Borderline incident and make recommendations for actions that the County of Ventura can pursue to help prevent similar situations in the future and improve the overall safety of residents." Read the full report here: http://vcportal.ventura.org//mentalHealth_safety_report.PDF

General Membership Meeting Tuesday, February 11, 2020, 7:00pm Representatives from the Behavioral Health Advisory Board (BHAB) will speak at our February General Meeting. Board members Ratan Bhavnani and Nancy Borchard will give an overview of the purpose, goals, and direction of BHAB as well as answer questions from our membership.... The mission of the Behavioral Health Advisory Board (BHAB) is to advocate for members of the community living with mental illness and/or substance use disorders and their families. This is accomplished through support, review, and evaluation of treatment services provided and/or coordinated through the Ventura County Behavioral Health Department. NAMI Ventura County 555 Airport Way, Suite F Camarillo, CA 93010 More information on the BHAB here: https://vcbh.org//about-us/behavioral-health-advisory-board

Lucky you! Space is still available in our Friends & Family Seminar this Saturday (February 8) at St. Julie Billiart Church in Newbury park. Register here: https://namiventura.org/family-friends-seminar/ What is NAMI Ventura County’s Family & Friends Seminar? It is a 4-hour program designed to introduce evidence and experience-based mental health education with a focus on empathy, action, and hope.Whether you have a close friend or relative living with mental illness or are interested in learning to address needs within your community, NAMI Ventura County’s Family & Friends Seminar is a great place to start.

Resource Alert: If you caught John Green on 60 Minutes last night, you know he lives with and writes often about mental health struggles. His newest book is his most personal yet, as the main characters lives with OCD. "Aza is trying. She is trying to be a good daughter, a good friend, a good student, and maybe even a good detective, while also living within the ever-tightening spiral of her own thoughts." #nami #namiventuracounty #stimgafree #talkaboutit #ocd #literature #ya #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness

"While those efforts have been successful for many, a significant group of people who require structured inpatient care can't get it, often because of funding issues." Most of us know this, of course, but what will it take to make changes? #nami #namiventuracounty #advocacy #stigmafree #nakeachange

Coming Up: January General Meeting 2019 in Review & 2020 in Focus When: Tuesday, Jan. 28, 7-9pm Where: NAMI Ventura County Offices 555 Airport Way, Suite F... Camarillo, Ca, 93010 Looking Back: The Big Move Present & Future Staffing Accomplishments & Challenges Financial Overview Looking Forward: The 2020 Board of Directors Approved Budget Advocacy & Community Forums Volunteer Trainings for 2020

This is event may be far away, but the books aren't. Such important work: Resources for our young loves who are struggling with their mental health. #stigmafree #nami #namiventuracounty #depression #anxiety #talkaboutit #stophiding #noshame #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #bookssavelives