NAMI San Mateo County
 

General Meeting

Health Services Building

225 37th Ave., Room 100

San Mateo

Wednesday, September 24

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

"Beginning a Community Dialogue on Eliminating Barriers to the Timely and Effective Treatment for the Severely Mentally Ill"

Presenting: A panel of Family, Consumers, Professionals

We will be discussing some points of entry to the "system of care" (Psych Emergency Services, Jail) as well as some conditions for entry (being a danger to self or others, homelessness, suicidal intention, violent behavior). We are exploring where we are now, how much progress have we made, and what more needs to be done to eliminate barriers to treatment when needed (as opposed to waiting for the ill person to ask for help when they don't think they need it). And what is "effective" treatment? What is recovery and wellness?

Bring your questions and suggestions. Dialogue is a two-way street. And remember we are just beginning.

No General Meeing in October

Next General Meeting will be on November 19th.

You are not alone in trying to understand and cope with mental illness!

The families and members of NAMI San Mateo County are here to help! We offer understanding to anyone concerned about mental illnesses and the treatment of mental illness in San Mateo County.

Mental illnesses are brain disorders that are biologically based medical problems. Untreated, they can cause severe disturbances in thinking, feeling and relating. This results in substantially diminished capacity for dealing with the ordinary demands of life. Mental illness can affect persons of any age and occur in any family. They are not caused by bad parenting and not evidence of weakness of character.

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Our Mission

NAMI San Mateo County was founded in 1974 and continues to be dedicated to improving the quality of life for people with mental illness and their families through support, education, and advocacy.

Our goals

Our goals are to:

  • Advocate at the county, state and national levels for non-discriminatory access to quality healthcare, housing , education and employment for people with mental illlness.
  • Educate the public about mental illness.
  • Work to eliminate the stigma of mental illness.
  • Advocate for increased funding for research into the causes and treatment of mental illness.

Our Vision

In our envisioned future mental illness will no longer thwart a person's fulfillment of his or her potential. With early pinpoint diagnoses, interventions and targeted medications and services there is no pervasive disability. Ultimately, we envision a day when prevention or a cure is found.

Come visit us at our office

 

NAMI San Mateo County
1650 Borel Place
Suite 130
San Mateo  CA 94402

Office Hours: Monday to Friday
Hours: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Tel: (650) 638 0800
Fax: (650) 638 1475

Email: info@namisanmateo.org