High School (NCHS) Club! NAMI is the National Alliance on Mental Illness, and NCHS is a program designed by NAMI California (NAMI CA). NAMI CA provides support, advocacy, education and services to families and loved ones whose lives are touched by mental illness. NCHS is a mental health awareness club for students and teachers on high school campuses. The purpose is to create a dialogue on campus about mental health and well-being to help eliminate the stigma of mental illness. It is not a support or therapy group. Students are encouraged to join and learn more about mental health, warning signs of mental illness, how to seek help for themselves or others, and how to be a supportive friend to someone experiencing a mental illness.
Research shows that 1 out of every 5 U.S. adults have a diagnosable mental illness, and that 50% of all lifetime cases of mental illness begin by age 14 and 75% by age 24. With this in mind, we would like to, draw your attention to the fact the NAMI website posts information about specific mental illnesses, their signs and symptoms and how those suffering can get help. Please visit https://www.nami.org/Learn-More/Mental-Health-Conditions for more information.
Each Mind Matters (EMM) is California’s mental health movement and another organization that NAMI CA has partnered with to help spread mental health awareness. Their goal is to unite people wanting to stand up to stigma and create a community that feels safe and supported in reaching out for help. For information about EMM, please visit www.eachmindmatters.org
For local resources and support, your local NAMI Affiliate can help connect you to services in your community. NAMI San Joaquin County (209) 468 -3755
If you have any questions about NCHS, NAMI CA or FEP, please contact NAMI California at (916) 567-0163.
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