NAMI Sonoma County

Welcome to NAMI Sonoma County

Are you, or someone you care about, living with a mental health condition? We can help. The NAMI Sonoma County Warmline offers free and confidential non-crisis support and information.

We also offer free support groups and classes that can help when life is impacted by mental health challenges, as well as presentations for students and community groups that raise awareness and build understanding of mental health.

Please explore our website to learn more about us. Contact our Warmline at 866-960-6264 to speak to a Warmline Specialist, in English or Spanish!

Learn About Different Types of Therapy for Bipolar Disorder

April 18, 2019

Read about the different forms of therapy that have been found to be effective for bipolar disorder, which is a condition typically characterized by episodes of depression and mania or hypomania. Here is an excerpt from the full article on the NAMI blog:

“Episodes can be triggered by significant life events, severe family conflicts, and situations that disrupt sleep/wake rhythms. This is why it’s problematic when treatment is presented as mostly pharmacological. Those with BD function better when they receive Read More

This May is Mental Health Matters Month

This past year, California saw more than its fair share of devastation – both natural and man-made. Many left distraught in the wake of it all wondered how they’d “bounce back.” Research states that resilience is not a trait that people either have or do not have.

It includes learned behaviors, thoughts and actions that can be developed in anyone. Therefore, we have an ongoing opportunity within our communities to build resilience among those around us to live longer, healthier and happier Read More

“My brother is not a threat. He has schizophrenia.”

Read about one NAMI volunteer’s experience with the intersection of mental illness, homelessness, and law enforcement through the lens of her brother, who lives with schizophrenia. Here is an excerpt from the full essay on the NAMI blog.

“His appearance and unusual mannerisms made him a cop magnet. I was often interrupted from work or my studies in order to retrieve him from law enforcement. Although his appearance, homelessness and abnormal behavior was a direct result of his untreated mental Read More

Join Us on May 4 for the Sonoma County Human Race!

Bright and early, Saturday, May 4th, Sonoma County nonprofits, businesses and individuals will come together for this annual Santa Rosa tradition, to support the work of nonprofit organizations serving our communities. For supporters, registering to walk or run in the race is one option. Another is making a donation online. Race details can be found online at https://humanracenow.org. To make a donation in support of NAMI Sonoma County, please visit the NAMI page on the Human Race website.

Become a Peer Support Specialist!

Goodwill Redwood Empire is now taking applications for its next Peer Support Specialist Certification Training class that begins May 21, 2019 and continues through August 22, 2019. This free training program is designed to prepare peers with lived mental health experience for certification in Sonoma County. Classes will be held three times per week on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, from 10am to 12noon at the Wellness and Advocacy Center, 2245 Challenger Way, Santa Rosa.

New Resiliency Skill-Building Group for Wildfire Survivors

Child Parent Institute (CPI) of Santa Rosa is offering a six-week, facilitated self-help group for adults who were impacted by the wildfires. Meets Thursdays, 9am to 10:30am, Feb 28, Mar 7,14,28 and Apr 4&11 at CPI, 3642 Standish Ave, Santa Rosa. Free. Register at www.calparents.org/classes or call 707-585-6108, ext 1240 or 1220.

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