Annual Conference 2017 California J INING F RCES · 9:30 am - 10:45 am keynote: Gayathri ramprasad, mBA, cps, Founder & president of AshA international 10:45 am - 11:30 am Break 11:30

Annual Conference 2017

2017 ANNUAL CONFERENCE PROGRAMAugust 25 & 26, 2017

Newport Beach Marriott Hotel & Spa

Building a Movement ofCommunity Collaborations

F RCESJ INING

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3 2016-2017 NAmi BoArD oF Directors

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25 NAmi cALiForNiA 2017 BoArD oF Director cANDiAtes

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NAMI members will change the world. We want to live in a world where severe mental illness is seen as a treatable medical condition and those living with it and their families are honored as the heroes they are. this is no small task and we stand ready.

in assembling the gigantic puzzle of mental illness, for family members and individuals, our greatest asset is our experience. this understanding helps us to see how the puzzle should go together and what our piece looks like. We know that there are many pieces and none of them quite look the same. We know each piece is needed and every part must fit or the picture can’t be seen. NAMI fights every day for serious mental illness.

• We fight for care, and housing for those who are currently living with a serious mental illness and are in need. • We fight for crisis services for serious mental illness to make sure individuals and families get help when they

need it. • We fight for the newest research to find ways to help ourselves and our loved ones find recovery from, and

better treatment for, serious mental illness. • We fight for prevention and early intervention, to help slow the onset of serious mental illness and address it

early. • We fight for diversity and understanding of how culture impacts our view and experience of serious mental

illness. • We fight for criminal justice reform to ensure serious mental illness is recognized as a health issue and not

criminalized.

These fights seem separate, but they’re the one in the same. Each of these fights represent a piece of the puzzle. it can be easy to take any one of these challenges (or any of the many not on the list) and say “this is the most important piece to the puzzle.” But that is far too simple an approach.

taking on this battle means we need to look at each piece. if we only look at one, we can see how the larger picture falls apart. For example, if we only look at prevention, but not those who are the most ill, our problem will not be fixed, as many in need of help won’t get it. If we only look at the most ill, but avoid prevention, we won’t be able to help the next generation avoid what we went through.

That means each piece is just as important. Each piece needs our undivided attention and fierce advocacy. Each of us has to fight for every piece and give space for other pieces to exist. When we step back and look at the puzzle it’s overwhelming, but that is why we have each other.

Together, if we stay united, we will build on each other’s strengths. Together, we can find how our pieces connect. Together we can build armies and unite those armies in our common cause. So stay riled up, stay engaged, fight for each other, and fight until we find that world we dream of.

I’ll never stop fighting for you,

Jessica cruz, mpA/hsexecutive DirectorNAmi california


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2016-2017 NAmi cALiForNiA BoArD oF Directors

Guy Qvistgaard, MFTpresidentNAmi Alameda county south member

Gustavo Loera, EdD1st Vice president NAmi Long Beach member

Sergio Aguilar-Gaxiola, MD, PhD2nd Vice president NAmi Long Beach member

Kenton Rainey, treasurerNAmi Alameda county member

Amanda LippsecretaryNAmi sacramento county member

Juan Garcia, PhD, LMFTBoard memberNAmi Fresno county member

Ratan BhavnaniBoard memberNAmi Ventura county member

James RandallBoard memberNAmi san Fernando Valley member

Jei Africa, PsyD, MSCPBoard memberNAmi san mateo county member

Patrick Courneya, MDBoard memberNAmi Alameda county member



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thursday, August 24, 20173:00pm-7:00pm registration open5:00pm-6:00pm Business meeting/candidate speeches6:30pm-7:30pm President’s Reception (Invitation Only)7:30pm - 8:30pm Forums

Friday, August 25, 20177:30 am - 4:00 pm registration open8:00 am - 6:00 pm exhibitors 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Welcome center8:45 am - 9:00 am color Guard & Anthem9:00 am - 9:30 am Welcome9:30 am - 10:45 am keynote: Gayathri ramprasad, mBA, cps, Founder & president of AshA international10:45 am - 11:30 am Break11:30 am - 12:15 pm Lunch/Awards12:15 pm - 12:25 pm Legislator speaker12:25 pm - 1:00 pm Film “Lost & Found”1:00 pm - 1:30 pm Break1:30 pm - 3:30 pm track plenary Breakouts3:30 pm - 4:00 pm Break4:00 pm - 5:15 pm Workshops7:00 pm movie, The “S” Word7:00 pm - 9:00 pm youth/young Adult mixer

saturday, August 26, 20178:00 am - 10:00 am registration open8:00 am - 4:00 pm exhibitors8:00 am - 3:00 pm Welcome center9:00 am - 9:05 am Welcome9:05 am - 9:30 am Farewell to exiting NAmi california Board members and introduction of elected NAmi california Board of Director members9:30 am - 10:15 am keynote: Alex kopelowicz, mD, professor in the Department of psychiatry and Bio Behavioral sciences, ucLA school of medicine, medical Director of the san Fernando mental health center10:15 am - 10:30 am Break10:30 am - 11:45 am Workshops11:45 am - 12:00 pm Break12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Lunch/Awards1:00 pm - 1:45 pm keynote: suzy hamilton, 3 time olympian & mental health Advocate1:45 pm - 2:00 pm Break2:00 pm - 3:15 pm Workshops 3:15 pm - 3:45 pm Break3:45 pm - 5:00 pm Ask the Doctors

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Friday, August 25 8:00 am - 4:30 pmsaturday, August 26 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

• Reading Materials• Quiet Space • Art & Crafts• Comfortable Chairs

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thursday, August 24 3:00 pm - 6:30 pmFriday, August 25 7:30 am - 4:00 pmsaturday, August 26 8:00 am - 10:00 am

Ask the phArmAcist

Friday, August 25 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm 2:00 pm - 4:00 pmsaturday, August 26 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

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Friday, August 25 8:00 am - 6:00 pmsaturday, August 26 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

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Friday, August 26 7:30 am - 9:30 am 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

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General session 8:45am-9:00am Color Guard & Anthem Grand Pacific Irvine Police Honor Guard Ballroom General session 9:00am-9:10am Welcome - President/ Grand Pacific Guy Qvistgaard, MFT Executive Director Ballroom nAmi California Board President Jessica Cruz, mPA/Hs executive Director, nAmi CaliforniaGeneral session 9:10am-9:20am Presenter Grand Pacific Mark Refowitz, Ballroom Previous orange County Behavioral Health DirectorGeneral session 9:20am-9:30am County Health Care Director Grand Pacific Richard Sanchez Ballroom Director of the orange County Health Care Agency (HCA)General session 9:30am-10:45am Keynote Grand Pacific Gayathri Ramprasad, mBA, CPs Ballroom Founder & President of AsHA internationalBReAk 10:45am-11:30amGeneral session 11:30am -11:45am Lunch Grand Pacific BallroomGeneral session 11:45am-12:15pm Lunch/Awards Grand Pacific Outstanding Clergy - Rabbi Jon Hanish Outstanding Clergy Ballroom Temple kol Tikvah Veteran’s Award Veteran’s Award - Sean Frederiksen Outstanding Media mental Health services supervisor Outstanding Treatment Provider Riverside University Health system – Behavioral Health Legislator of the Year mental Health Court Program/Veterans Court Program Outstanding Media - David Downey staff Writer Press-enterprise southern California news Group Outstanding Treatment Provider - Scott Robertson Center for Behavioral Health & Recovery Director Glendale Adventist medical Center Legislator of the Year - Senator Holly Mitchell Representing the 30th DistrictGeneral session 12:15pm-12:25pm Legislator Speaker Grand Pacific Senator Holly J. Mitchell Ballroom Representing the 30th DistrictGeneral session 12:25pm-1:00pm Film Grand Pacific Lost & Found Ballroom nAmi merced Project

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TRACks 1:30pm-3:30pm PlenARy BReAkoUTs young Adults 1:30pm-2:20pm Speaker salons 1&2 Anne Steketee, M.Ed. “Two Perspectives on College Adjunct Faculty, Graduate Research Assistant Stress: Advocating for Chapman University Intervention and Madison Spiegel Empowerment of Students” student, Chapman Universityyoung Adults 2:20pm-3:15pm Speaker Malkia Chionesu, “Hip Hop Therapy as a Reform salons 1&2 Training Coordinator/ Administrator to the Mental Health System” Beats Rhymes and life, inc.

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young Adults 3:15pm-3:30pm Award salons 1&2 Outstanding Youth Advocate - Artesia High School Outstanding Youth Advocate NAMI on Campus Club

Consumer & Family 1:30pm-2:40pm Suzanne Robinson from salon 3 Suzanne Robinson, MSW NAMI National will discuss Assistant Director, national education Programs about the updates to Family- information, support & education to-Family in partnership with nAmi national St. Joseph George Kaufmann, President Panel #1: Family-to-Family nAmi southern santa Barbara County NAMI Southern Santa Barbara Tom Franklin will discuss a follow up Family-to-Family Facilitator, Weekly Family Discussion program to Family-to-Family Group Facilitator nAmi southern santa Barbara County Marian McKenzie Family-to-Family Facilitator, Weekly Family Discussion Group Facilitator nAmi southern santa Barbara County 2:40pm-3:20pm Panel #2: Mental Health 101 salon 3 Melen Vue • NAMI CA will briefly discuss Director of Community engagement, nAmi California the development of MH101 Maria Rosa Alvarado • MH101 presenters will Consumer, mental Health 101 Presenter present the program nAmi mt. san Jacinto Emily Wu Truong Consumer mental Health 101 Presenter nAmi san Gabriel ValleyConsumer & Family 3:20pm-3:30pm Awards salon 3 Outstanding Peer Award - Rudy Caseres Outstanding Peer Award nAmi south Bay Family-to-Family Award Family-to-Family Award - Lyndall-Marie Armstrong (not attending) nAmi sonoma County

Criminal Justice 1:30pm-2:20pm Speaker salon 4 Stephanie Welch, MSW “What Works: Preventing executive officer, Council on mentally ill offenders Crisis, Incarceration, and (Comio) – The California Department of Corrections Recidivism” and Rehabilitation Criminal Justice 2:20pm-3:15pm “Policing and Individuals with salon 4 Brian Bixler Mental Health Conditions: lieutenant ii, officer in Charge/mental illness Project Past, Present, and Future” Coordinator los Angeles Police DepartmentCriminal Justice 3:15pm-3:30pm Outstanding Criminal Justice salon 4 Armando Sandoval Advocate BART Police CiT Coordinator, outstanding Criminal Justice Community outreach liaison, BART Police Department Professional Deborah Johnson Deputy Director of Forensics Riverside University Health systems - Behavioral Health

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2:20pm-3:30pm Speaker Baycliff Leonard LangnAmi “Phone Home: Using Modern Program Coordinator Technology to Facilitate Project Return Peer support network Recovery”

Advocacy 1:30pm-2:20pm Speaker salon 5 Zach Olmstead “No Place Like Home Assistant Deputy Director implementation” Homeless and Housing Policy California Department Housing & Community Development Advocacy 2:20pm-3:30pm Speaker salon 5 Angela Kimball “Channeling Harriet Shetler: Director, Advocacy & Public Policy How NAMI’s Founders Fuel nAmi national Today’s Advocacy”

BReAk 3:30pm-4:00pm

WoRksHoPs 4:00pm-5:15pm

Consumer & Family 4:00pm-5:15pm Community Paramedics: salon 3 Anne M. Jensen Collaborative Care for Resource Access Program manager Individuals with Mental san Diego Fire-Rescue Department Health Conditions Lou Meyer Project manager, Community Paramedicine California emergency medical service Authority

young Adults 4:00pm-5:15pm Exploring the Mental Health salons 1 & 2 Cindy Beck, State Director Workforce Cal HosA: Future Health Professionals

Advocacy 4:00pm-5:15pm Using State and County Data salon 5 Susan Morris Wilson to Inform Advocacy Efforts Chairperson California mental Health Planning Council Linda Dickerson, Ph.D., Research Analyst California mental Health Planning Council

engaging Diverse 4:00pm-5:15pm To Tell or Not to Tell: Mental Cardiff Barbara AcostaCommunites Health, Self-Disclosure and Peer-self Advocacy Coordinator Stigma in the LGBTQ+ Disability Rights California Community Winter Koifman Peer self-Advocacy Volunteer Disability Rights California

Criminal Justice 4:00pm-5:15pm From Arraignment to Trial- salon 4 Benny Malone, MSW Help for Families Navigating Consultant-Writer, speaker, mental Health Advocate the Criminal Justice System

strengthening 4:00pm-5:15pm Telling Your Story with Impact: Baycliff Adèle James, MA, CPC nAmi How to Effectively Certified Professional Coach Communicate with Funders Adèle James Consulting and Donors About Your Work

7:00pm Movie salons 4 & 5 THE “S” WORD

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General 9:00am -9:05am Welcome Grand Pacific Guy Qvistgaard, MFT Ballroom nAmi California Board PresidentGeneral 9:05am-9:30am Farewell to exiting NAMi Grand Pacific Guy Qvistgaard, MFT California Board of Director Ballroom nAmi California Board President Members and Introduction of Elected NAMI California Board of Director Members General 9:30am-10:15am Keynote Grand Pacific Alex Kopelowicz, MD Ballroom Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Bio Behavioral sciences, UClA school of medicine, medical Director of the san Fernando mental Health Center

BReAk 10:15am-10:30am

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Consumer & Family 10:30am-11:45am Environmental Supports to salon 3 Erin McIntyre, OTR/L, OTD Reduce Impact of Cognitive Assistant Professor of Clinical occupational Therapy, Dysfunction on Everyday Assistant Director of Admissions Activities Chan Division of occupational science and occupational Therapy University of southern California Deborah B. Pitts, OTR/L, BCMH, CPRP AOTA Board Certified in mental Health Assistant Professor of Clinical occupational Therapy Chan Division of occupational science and occupational Therapy University of southern California

young Adults 10:30am-11:45am Mental Health in High Schools salons 1 & 2 Amanda LaPera nAmi orange County

Advocacy 10:30am-11:45am You are not Alone: SSI and salon 5 Nichole Mendoza IHSS Advocacy Services for staff Attorney - ssi and iHss for Children and Families Children and Families legal Aid society of san Diego, inc. Paula Negron ssi Advocate legal Aid society of san Diego, inc. engaging Diverse 10:30am-11:45am Reaching California’s Diverse Cardiff Ann M. Collentine, M.P.P.A.Communities Communities with Each Mind CalmHsA Program Director Matters Tools and Resources each mind matters Nicole Jarred, Program Consultant each mind matters


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10:30am-11:45am The Five Pillars of an Effective salon 4 Brian Bixler Law Enforcement Mental lieutenant ii, officer in Charge/mental illness Health Strategy Project Coordinator los Angeles Police Department Chuck Lennon licensed Clinical social Worker, law enforcement Program Head los Angeles County Department of mental Health Charles Dempsey Detective iii, officer in Charge/Admin-Training los Angeles Police Department

strengthening 10:30am-11:45am Increasing Membership by Baycliff Paul LunAmi Reaching out to Faith Faithnet Coordinator Communities nAmi orange County

BReAk 11:45am-12:00pm

12:00pm-12:30pm Lunch Grand Pacific Ballroom

General 12:30pm-1:00pm Awards/Lunch Grand Pacific Don & Peggy Richardson Memorial Award – Don & Peggy Richardson Ballroom Dorothy Hendrickson Memorial Award Outstanding Mental Health Director - Elaine Crandall Outstanding Mental Health Outstanding Recovery Practitioner – Paul Rains Director st. Joseph’s Behavioral Health Center, stockton Outstanding Recovery Practitioner General 1:00pm-1:45pm Keynote Grand Pacific Suzy Hamilton Ballroom 3 Time Olympian & Mental Health Advocate

BReAk 1:45pm-2:00pm

WoRksHoPs 2:00pm-3:15pm

Consumer 2:00pm-3:15pm Bringing Your Voice into salon 3 Dr. Stuart Buttlaire& Family Healthcare and Impacting Regional Director of inpatient Psychiatry and Continuing Programs and Services Care and nAmi Alameda south Board member kaiser Permanente northern California Region Leanne Jones, Practice specialist, kaiser Permanente Gail Miller, Behavioral Health Council member Dr. Yener Balan, executive Director of Behavioral Health kaiser Permanente

young Adults 2:00pm-3:15pm Prevention and Recovery in salons 1 & 2 Adriana Furuzawa, LMFT, MA, CPRP First Episode Psychosis Division Director, Felton institute Amanda Downing, MA supported employment and education services Director Felton institute Michael Krechevsky Family support specialist, Felton institute Bruce Adams, lmFT, Program manager, Felton institute


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Advocacy 2:00pm-3:15pm Implementation of the ABLE salon 5 Stephen Dale Act: Opportunities and Attorney/Trustee, The Dale law Firm Challenges Criminal Justice 2:00pm-3:15pm The Intersection Between salon 4 Cynthia Buiza Healthcare and Immigration executive Director & Its Impact on Immigrants California immigrant Policy Center (CiPC)

2:00pm-3:15pm Healing our Traumas, Cardiff Amy Muratalla Transforming our Lives Certified Community Trainer for Trauma and Transformation Trauma self-care Hacia Un Futuro mejor

2:00pm-3:15pm Not Your Mother’s Board Baycliff Jan Masaoka Workshop Ceo California Association of nonprofits (Calnonprofits)

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Ask THe DoCToRs 3:45pm-5:00pm

3:45pm-5:00pm Schizophrenia Baycliff Luis Sandoval, MD, MPH Psychiatrist southern California Permanente medical Group 3:45pm-5:00pm Bipolar salon 3 TBD

3:45pm-5:00pm Children/Adolescents salon 4 Richard Lee, MD, Associate medical Director, Countywide Children’s Programs, Riverside County Department of mental Health, Health sciences Assistant, Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, UC Riverside, school of medicine Dr. Dan Tzuang Psychiatry and neurology (ABPn) Double Board Certified Psychiatrist in both Adult Psychiatry and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry 3:45pm-5:00pm Depression/Anxiety salon 5 Dr. Saad Shakir, MD saad A. shakir, mD and Associates, integrated Clinical neuro-sciences 3:45pm-5:00pm Un Diálogo Con el Doctor Cardiff Brenda Garro, M.D. Diplomate, American Board of Psychiatry and neurology Board Certified in Psychiatry and Psychosomatic medicine Psychiatrist for st. Jude Heritage medical Group

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Using State and County Data to Inform Advocacy Effortsthis workshop will demonstrate how data can be used to improve our understanding of programs, outcomes, demographics, and funding. in the public behavioral health system, important issues for advocacy include access, unmet needs, and limited resources (e.g. funding and workforce). the california mental health planning council (cmhpc) will mandate in state and federal law to advocate for persons with mental illness and has created a tool for local level advocacy that uses data to inform evaluation and support recommendations.

Susan Morris Wilson, Chairperson, california mental health planning council

Linda Dickerson, Ph.D., Research Analyst, california mental health planning council

You are not Alone: SSI and IHSS Advocacy Services for Children and Familiesthis workshop will help parents and providers understand ssi and ihss eligibility for children. the teaching materials will include a copy of the powerpoint presentation, written materials to correspond with the powerpoint including detailed information on both the disability and financial qualification criteria for children to receive ssi. the presentation will explain the eligibility requirements with regards to citizenship, residency, and resources. there will then be a detailed explanation of the “parental Deeming” rules, including what types of income are exempt for purposes of parental deeming.

Nichole Mendoza, staff Attorney - ssi and ihss for children and FamiliesLegal Aid society of san Diego, inc.

Paula Negron, ssi AdvocateLegal Aid society of san Diego, inc.

Implementation of the ABLE Act: Opportunities and Challengesthis presentation will take an in depth look at the ABLe Act legislation and how it can be used to help people with disabilities have more financial options. through case study illustrations participants will learn exactly what is involved and whether it’s the right tool for their needs. Participants will gain a better understanding of the opportunities presented by how the ABLe Act affects housing and other issues.

Stephen Dale, Attorney/trusteethe Dale Law Firm

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Saturday, August 26, 201710:30pm-11:45pm Salon 5


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Saturday, August 26, 201710:30am-11:45am Salon 3

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Community Paramedics: Collaborative Care for Individuals with Mental Health Conditionstcommunity paramedicine (cp) is an evolving model of community-based, collaborative healthcare that uses specially trained paramedics to address the needs of vulnerable individuals. this presentation will report on applications of cp to mental health, including care for frequent 911 utilizers, integration with mental health clinicians, and alternate ambulance destinations.

Anne M. Jensen, resource Access program managersan Diego Fire-rescue Department

Lou Meyer, Project Manager, Community Paramedicinecalifornia emergency medical service Authority

Environmental Supports to Reduce Impact of Cognitive Dysfunction on Everyday Activitiesthis workshop will present an overview of commonly experienced cognitive disruptions amongst persons labelled with psychiatric disabilities and how these impact their ability to participate in everyday activities. the use of environmental supports for facilitating success in completing everyday tasks will be explored through discussion and problem solving activities.

Erin McIntryre, OTR/L, OTD, Assistant professor of clinical occupational therapy, Assistant Director of Admissionschan Division of occupational science and occupational therapyuniversity of southern california

Deborah B. Pitts, OTR/L, BCMH, CPRP AOTA Board Certified in Mental Health, Assistant professor of clinical occupational therapychan Division of occupational science and occupational therapyuniversity of southern california

Bringing Your Voice into Healthcare and Impacting Programs and Servicesthis workshop will describe the Advisory council and its impact on improving kaiser permanente Northern california (kpNc) services. how kpNc regional brought together a diverse group of Behavioral health members and families to discuss important issues, provide input, and recommend ways to improve their processes of care. The presenters will describe how the Council identifies and advise on regional and medical center issues, partners with kp regional groups addressing the same or similar issues, provide input on services they would like to see offered and actively participate in the design of these services.

Dr. Stuart Buttlaire, regional Director of inpatient psychiatry and continuing care & NAmi Alameda county south Board memberkaiser permanente Northern california region

Leanne Jones, practice specialistkaiser permanente

Gail Miller, Behavioral health council member

Dr. Yener Balan, executive Director of Behavioral healthkaiser permanente



From Arraignment to Trial-Help for Families Navigating the Criminal Justice Systemin this workshop, families can learn practical ways to interact with court, jail, and state hospital environments with confidence. The mental health professionals that support families struggling with such unfamiliar terrain will also discover a view into a zone of confusion that they are seldom able to address with families. Family members and mental health professionals alike will leave this session with new skills to navigate a journey for which we have no map.

Benny Malone, msW, consultant-Writer, speaker, mental health Advocate

The Five Pillars of an Effective Law Enforcement Mental Health StrategyA strategy to provide a more effective and compassionate response to persons in crisis, utilizing tools to engage, de-escalate, and properly manage the crisis preventing further penetration into the criminal justice system.

Brian Bixler, Lieutenant II, Officer in Charge/Mental Illness Project CoordinatorLos Angeles police Department

Chuck Lennon, Licensed clinical social Worker, Law enforcement program headLos Angeles county Department of mental health

Charles Dempsey, Detective III, Officer in Charge/Admin-Training Los Angeles police Department

The Intersection Between Healthcare and Immigration & Its Impact on Immigrantsthis workshop will tackle the devastating impact of immigration enforcement programs on the health and well-being of immigrant families. it will address issues around access to health care and social services in the context of the AcA repeal and federal budget cuts, as well as the increasing reality of immigration status as a social determinant of health. ideas for collaboration, coordination, and advocacy will be shared.

Cynthia Buiza, executive Directorcalifornia immigrant policy center (cipc)

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To Tell or Not to Tell: Mental Health, Self-Disclosure and Stigma in the LGBTQ+ Communitythis interactive workshop will address the dual challenge of “coming out” as a member of the LGBTQ+ community with a mental health disability. Participants will analyze the pros and cons of self-disclosing “invisible” identities and will leave with strategies for reducing and overcoming stigma to improve their mental health and wellness.

Barbara Acosta, peer-self Advocacy coordinatorDisability rights california

Winter Koifman, peer self-Advocacy VolunteerDisability rights california

Reaching California’s Diverse Communities with Each Mind Matters Tools and ResourcescalmhsA has developed each mind matters tools and resources for suicide prevention and mental health education and awareness in underserved communities throughout california. Attend this interactive workshop to learn more about Free/low-cost materials available for a wide variety of audiences, and community-defined practices for effective dissemination and outreach.

Ann M. Collentine, m.p.p.A., calmhsA program Directoreach mind matters

Nicole Jarred, program consultanteach mind matters

Healing Our Traumas, Transforming Our Livestrauma healing and transformation: multicultural Wellness education is a program adopted by capacitor, an organization with 23 years of experience working in the community. this workshop focuses on developing personal and community vision and skills for those who are working in outreach services, in the healing professions, as well as in education, ministry, psychology, social work, spirituality, and volunteer work.

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Telling Your Story with Impact: How to Effectively Communicate with Funders and Donors About Your WorkAlthough there is no guarantee to securing funding when applying for a grant, understanding the application process and what a potential funder is looking for can enhance the chances of success. conveying the “why, what, and how” of an organization’s work is a critical part of this process. This workshop provides an insider’s perspective on the grant making process and offers practical guidance on how to tell an impactful story about your organization’s work, developing a quality proposal, and demonstrating service results and accountability. the session will be a mix of discussion, question and answer, and interactive activities.

Adèle James, MA, CPC, Certified Professional CoachAdèle James consulting

Increasing Membership by Reaching out to Faith Communitiesthis workshop is designed to provide you with a systematic approach for meaningful engagements with your faith community. you will have an opportunity to develop your own toolkit for engaging your faith community.

Paul Lu, FaithNet coordinatorNAmi orange county

Not Your Mother’s Board WorkshopIn today’s landscape, boards have bigger decisions to make, and different and bigger work to do. organizations may be considering growing, merging, closing, downsizing, and dramatic changes in activities and identity. Board members are being asked to raise money – often with a new sense of urgency but with familiar low expectations. Jan masaoka has earned a national reputation for a new way of thinking about boards and their relationship with their executives, how to recruit board members, and how to mobilize them to the important tasks. come for a fast-paced workshop that will take conventional thinking about boards and turn it upside down.

Jan Masaoka, ceoCalifornia Association of Nonprofits (CalNonprofits)



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Exploring the Mental Health WorkforceCareers in the mental health field are more than “psychologist” or “therapist”. Come join representatives from the Cal HOSA: Future Health Professionals organization to learn about how students are exposed to a variety of career professions in mental health care through leadership and skill development curriculum and the education requirements needed to pursue this field. Young adults from the cal hosA program will share their experiences in pursuing career goals, becoming informed about the importance of mental health and the options available to them in mental health careers as well as the steps to become involved and make a positive difference in the lives of individuals in their immediate environment, school, and family.

Cindy Beck, state Directorcal hosA: Future health professionals

Mental Health in High Schoolssuicide is the leading cause of death for youth and one-half of all lifetime cases of mental illness begin by age 14. What can we do to better address mental health in high schools? Learn about the various challenges and barriers specific to high schools by hearing from a panel that includes a NAMI OC board member who is also a high school teacher and faculty advisor of a new NAmi on campus high school club, as well as Nchs high school students. examine the new california state Law AB 2246 (pupil suicide prevention policies) and how it will impact schools. Discuss how NAMI affiliates may help.

Amanda LaPeraNAMI Orange County

Prevention and Recovery in First Episode Psychosisin this workshop, families can learn more about specialized care for individuals experiencing early signs and symptoms of psychosis, and similarities/differences in comparison to existing treatment for serious mental illness. Families, mental health professionals, and individuals experiencing psychosis will learn more about why early intervention is critical to lessen the negative impact of psychosis and fight stigma.

Adriana Furuzawa, LmFt, mA, cprp, Division DirectorFelton institute

Amanda Downing, MA, supported employment and education services DirectorFelton institute

Michael Krechevsky, Family support specialistFelton institute

Bruce Adams, LmFt, program managerFelton institute


coNFereNce iNFormAtioN & tips

DISCLAIMERthe views expressed at NAmi california Annual conference workshops and presentations do not necessarily reflect the views of NAMI California, the Board of Directors, staff or policies. NAmi california does not endorse sponsors or presenters.

DO’S AND DON’TS Do turn cellphones and other electronic communication devices to vibrate or mute when attending a session as a courtesy to fellow convention attendees and speakers.

Do wear your name badge at all times during the convention. it is required for entrance into the exhibit hall and sessions.

Do use social media to talk about the convention using the hashtag #namiconca.

Do ask for assistance if needed. NAmi california staff members (wearing silver name badges) and volunteers are able to help.

Don’t take reserved seats at the front of the room during the sessions. these are reserved for sight-impaired, deaf and hard of hearing convention attendees.

Don’t record the workshops and presentations unless specifically authorized by the presenter.

DINING OUT For options on dining out, please visit the hotel concierge.

LOST AND FOUND check with hotel security about lost items.

NAMI CALIFORNIA RESOURCES information about NAmi california services, policy issues, educational programs and local affiliates is available online at namica.org.

PHOTOGRAPHY & LIABILITY RELEASEphotographs, videos, audio recordings and other content from this event may be used for illustration, promotion, art, editorial, advertising, trade, publishing, or any other purpose. you hereby release, discharge, and agree to hold harmless the event producer, legal representatives and assigns, and all persons acting under the Event Producer’s authority.

TIPS FOR PLANNING YOUR PERSONAL CONFERENCE SCHEDULE review the program schedule carefully and plan your personal conference schedule so that you can attend the sessions most important to you.

remember – you will not be able to attend everything.

Be sure to schedule breaks and rest periods for yourself.

Enjoy the conference!



keyNote speAkers


Friday, August 25, 2017

Gayathri Ramprasad, MBA, CPSFounder & president of AshA international Gayathri Ramprasad is the Founder and President of ASHA International, a nonprofit organization promoting personal, organizational and community wellness and is the author of shadows in the sun: healing from Depression and Finding the Light Within. her successful battle in overcoming life-threatening mental illness and her amazing recovery taught her the power of hope and holistic wellness. Now, she shares that message with others. Since the launch of ASHA International’s wellness campaign, healthy minds, healthy Lives in 2006, Gayathri’s keynotes, wellness workshops, and cultural competence trainings have reached more than 30,000 people nationally and internationally, with a resounding message of hope and healing. individuals and organizations alike applaud Gayathri as an agent of hope and transformational change.

saturday, August 26, 2017

Alex Kopelowicz, MDprofessor in the Department of psychiatry and Bio behavioral sciences,ucLA school of medicine, medical Director of the san Fernando mental health center Alejandro (Alex) Kopelowicz, M.D., is Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral sciences, university of california, Los Angeles (ucLA) school of medicine and medical Director of the san Fernando mental health center (sFmhc), a community mental health center operated by the Department of mental health of Los Angeles county. Dr. kopelowicz has been a frequent lecturer on biobehavioral treatment and psychiatric rehabilitation techniques. he has written a number of articles and book chapters on these subjects. He has spoken to Alliance for the Mentally ill groups at the local, state and national levels. Dr. kopelowicz has been the recipient of several grants from the National institute of mental Health, including a five-year project that focuses on culturally adapting the family psychoeducation approach for a Mexican-American population. Dr. kopelowicz has also received research grants from Janssen pharmaceutica, eli Lilly, solvay, Novartis, and Dupont merck. he has also received a young investigator Award from the National Alliance for research on schizophrenia and Depression (NArsAD) to study the neurocognitive correlates of recovery from schizophrenia. Dr. kopelowicz was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina and immigrated with his family to New york city at a young age. However, he remains fluent in Spanish, which has been enormously helpful in his work at SFMHC. He graduated Haverford college with a B.A. in psychology, and went on to receive his medical education at rutgers medical school in New Jersey. he completed his psychiatric residency at the ucLA/san Fernando Valley program. he is married and he and his wife have three children.

Suzy Hamilton3 time olympian & mental health Advocate competing professionally, suzy won seven usA National titles, set two American records, was a three-time Olympian, ran her specialty 1500m under 4:00 five times and at the time was the second fastest American Woman in history at 3:57.40, a fraction of a second behind leader, mary Decker Slaney. In 2000, Suzy was the fastest woman in the world and was named USA Track & Field’s Female Distance runner of the year. suzy went on to have what was on the surface, a successful career in real estate and life after running. she seemingly had it all. yet, secretly, she was living a nightmare. triggered by feelings of inadequacy on several points and a deteriorating marriage, suzy slipped further into darkness and was eventually misdiagnosed with depression. the prescribed drug made her high, too high in fact, and soon, she was trying to make up for all she had missed in life….to an ultimate extreme. this to the point where only several months later, she was one of the top escorts in Las Vegas and the world. only being outed to the world and an eventual diagnosis of bipolar disorder led her to begin the slow process of recovery. years later, she has stepped from the shadows and is sharing her story about her experiences with bipolar disorder as well as her struggles with life during and after running. It’s therapeutic and liberating for her to share and it’s her hope that it inspires others to do the same. “Fast Girl – A Life spent running From madness” was released by Dey street Books, a harper collins imprint, on september 15th, 2015 and became an instant New york times Best seller.



pLeNAry speAkers

ADVocAcy

crimiNAL Justice

coNsumers & FAmiLies

Angela KimballDirector, Advocacy & public policy

NAmi National

Zack OlmsteadAssistant Deputy Director,

homeless and housing policyhousing & community Development

california Department housing & community Development

Stephanie Welch, MSWExecutive Officer, council on mentally ill offenders

(comio) – the california Department of corrections and rehabilitation

Brian Bixler, Lieutenant IIOfficer in Charge/Mental Illness Project Coordinator

Los Angeles police Department

Suzanne Robinson, MSWAssistant Director, National education

programs information, support & education

NAmi National



streNGtheNiNG NAmi

youNG ADuLts

Adéle James, M.A.Certified Professional Coach

Adéle James consulting

Leonard Langprogram coordinator

Project: Return Peer Support Network

Anne Stekette, M. Ed.Adjunct Faculty, Graduate Research Assistant

chapman university

Malkia Chionesutraining coordinator/ Administrator

Beats rhymes and Life, inc.

Madison Spiegelstudent

chapman university



eNtertAiNmeNt

youNG ADuLt mixer Friday, August 25, 2017 — 7:00pm - 9:00pm

FiLms August 25, 2017

We are excited to announce we will be providing a mixer for our youth and young adult attendees on Friday evening. snacks and Drinks will be provided.

We will have the following:• Photo booth items• Green décor • Green ribbon crafts for ribbon wall• Swag

NAMI Merced “Lost and Found”“Lost and Found” is a 30 minute documentary that focuses on the lives of six merced county residents who are affected by mental illness. From the parents, to the spouse, to the two who have mental illness, this film gives the opportunity for their ‘lost’ voices to be ‘found.’ Silence is stigma. May this film help others find their voices and be heard. “Lost and Found” was produced by metV (merced educational television) and directed by curtis mook, a member of NAmi merced county.

“The S Word”the s WorD is a powerful feature documentary that puts a human face on a topic that has long been stigmatized and buried with the lives it has claimed. The film gives a platform to those with lived experience - people who have attempted to take their own lives and survived to tell their stories. these are the voices that have been silenced for so long and their stories could save lives. capturing personal revelations and surprising moments of humor, the s WorD opens a door on this most taboo of subjects through the eyes of the people who have been there and are now committed to preventing others from getting to that edge.



2017 AWArD WiNNers

Don & Peggy Richardson Memorial AwardDorothy HendricksonFor distinguished service to persons affected by serious mental illness

Outstanding Recovery Practitioner AwardPaul Rains, RN MSNFor the clinical staff person who consistently initiates, promotes and reinforces recovery principles within his or her practice, county, and sphere of influence

Outstanding Peer AwardRudy CaseresFor excellence in advocacy and support of recovery

Family-to-Family AwardLyndall-Marie ArmstrongFor excellence in leadership with the NAmi Family-to-Family programs

Outstanding Criminal Justice Advocate AwardArmando SandovalFor exemplary time and effort in advocating for accepted best practices that have resulted in the decriminalization of persons with serious mental illness

Outstanding Criminal Justice Professional AwardDeborah JohnsonFor a criminal justice professional who has advocated for and has been an integral part in implementing accepted best practices that have resulted in decriminalization of persons with serious mental illness

Outstanding Mental Health DirectorElaine Crandall, MSBehavioral health Director, county of VenturaFor excellence in establishing goals to better support and treat those admitted into mental health treatment facilities

Outstanding Youth AdvocateArtesia High School NAMI on Campus High School ClubFor excellence in providing support and furthering advocacy for youth experiencing serious mental illness

Legislator of the YearSenator Holly J. Mitchellrepresenting the 30th DistrictFor continuing service moving mental health policy forward in california

NAMI Affiliate Recognition Award for Multicultural OutreachElaine PengFor providing outreach to culturally diverse communities

Outstanding Clergy Award Rabbi Jon Hanishin appreciation of devoted and compassionate service to those with mental illness and their families

Media Award David DowneyFor excellence in reporting on serious mental illness

Veteran’s Award Sean Frederiksen mental health services supervisorriverside university health system – Behavioral healthmental health court program/Veterans court programFor outstanding service and innovative program development for veterans and their families

Outstanding Treatment Provider Scott Robertson, MAFor providing exemplary treatment and care to those impacted by serious mental illness



VotiNG iNFormAtioN

VotiNG At the NAmi cALiForNiA coNFereNce

if you are an active member who is attending the conference, you may bring your own ballot to the conference and wait to vote until you have had the opportunity to hear candidate speeches. candidate speeches will be held on thursday August 24th from 5:20 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. in salons c & D during our Business meeting.

Ballots can be dropped off at our voting table which will be located outside the main ballroom during the scheduled times of 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Friday, August 25th. polls will close at 5:00 p.m. you must turn in your ballots on time, there will be no exceptions.

if you believe you are an active member and did not receive a ballot in the mail, please visit the Voting table and a NAmi california staff member will assist you.

Important Information

• Member must have been active as of 6/29/2017• Only one vote per member• Vote for up to five candidates• All memberships are individual and not family• Winning Candidates will be announced during Saturday, August 26 morning General Session



NAMI CALIFORNIA’S 2017 BOARD OF DIRECTOR CANDIDATES

David BainNAMI Sacramento executive DirectorNAmi sacramento

Margie BarillaNAMI Temecula Valley

ceo & Founder of elevate Behavioral health resource Guide

and ceo of mD consulting

Cindy BeckNAMI Sacramento

health careers program specialist and hosA state Advisor

california Department of education

Andrew BertagnolliNAMI San Francisco

Vice president of Behavioral health clinical products at optum,

unitedhealth Group

Jean HarrisNAMI Antelope Valley

Neurofeedback providerAlpha Brain performance

(self-employed)

Paul LuNAMI Orange County

Director Advanced Aircraft programs on-site program management

Gulfstream Aerospace

Yvette McShanNAMI Stanislaus CountyDirector of operations

Victorious Black Women

Armando SandovalNAMI San Mateo

BArt police cit coordinatorcommunity outreach Liaison

BArt police Department

Harold TurnerNAMI Urban Los Angeles

retired/Director of programs for NAmi urban Los Angeles

Christina A. Valdez-Roup NAMI Fresno

executive DirectorNAmi Fresno



We would like to thank the following sponsors whose generous contributions helped make the 2017 NAmi california Annual conference possible:(as of July 24, 2017)

AckNoWLeDGemeNts

spoNsors

turning point community programs

Lilly Foundation

telecare corporation

each mind matters

kaiser permanente

otsuka America pharmaceutical

Janssen

We’d like to acknowledge the many hours NAMI California’s Employee Partners have put into making this conference the best so far.

Jessica Cruz, MPA/HSexecutive Director Steven KiteDeputy DirectorKris AmezcuaDirector of operationsBeth WolfDirector of programsMelen VueDirector of community engagement

Eugenia Cervantesmembership coordinatorZuleima Florescommunity engagement coordinatorMarcel Harrisstatewide organizerFrank RuzAccounts managerErik Villaloboseducation coordinator

special thanks to NAmi orange county and the many volunteers who have contributed to the suc-cess of the 2017 NAMI California Annual Conference! in addition, we thank the members of the 2016-2017 NAmi california Board of Directors for their hard work and dedication to the NAmi california mission and vision.



exhiBitors (as of July 24, 2017)

Brandman universityThe Broken Wings Projectcalifornia psychiatric Associationcalifornia school of professional psychology Alliant international universitycambridge collegecAsA treatment centerchanging optionscNs trialcollege hospital costa mesaeach mind mattersGolden state pooled trustGrand canyon universityLos Angeles police Department/Los Angeles

county Department of mental healthmental evaluation unitNational Association of social Workers- cA chapterNational education Alliance for Borderline personality Disorder (NeA.BpD)NAmi san Gabriel ValleyNAmi san mateoNAmi south central Los Angelesproxy parent Foundation, a dba plan of californiarecovery internationalsocial model recovery systemstelecare

NAmi cALiForNiA WouLD Like to thANk our spoNsors



2017 NAmi tree oF triButecelebrate, honor, or make a tribute to a special colleague, Family member, or

mental health Advocate

each year many NAmi california supporters choose to make a gift to honor a special family member, friend or colleague on our tree of tribute.

TREE OF TRIBUTE GIVING OPTIONS:Bronze Leaf - $500silver Leaf - $1,000Gold Leaf - $3,000

small Gem stone - $4,000Large Gem stone - $5,000

Your leaf or gem stone at our California office will be a lasting tribute to the person you choose to honor. Each leaf or gem stone tells a story of triumph, inspiration and advocacy and commemorates our success in

delivering the NAmi california mission.

to honor or make a tribute to a special family member, friend, colleague, or mental health advocate, visit our website at namica.org or contact eugenia cervantes at [email protected] or (916) 567-0163.



California


Please join us for next year’sNAMI California Annual Conference

June 1 & 2, 2018

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa on Del Monte Golf Course1 old Golf course rd, monterey, cA 93940

Documents

Annual Conference 2017 California J INING F RCES · 9:30 am - 10:45 am keynote: Gayathri ramprasad, mBA, cps, Founder & president of AshA international 10:45 am - 11:30 am Break 11:30