Research Opportunity: Online Survey for People with Mental Health Conditions and Their Family Members and Friends
July 16, 2019With a goal of learning more about how people with mental health conditions seek help and the ways that their family and friends may influence and support them, researchers are hoping to understand what makes help-seeking easier or more difficult. The hope to develop better resources for help-seekers in the future.
The study has two sets of questions, one for people with a mental health condition and the second for family Read More
Two Free LGTBQ Community Trainings in July 2019
Positive Images of Santa Rosa is offering the following training opportunities at no charge. Learn more by following the links below:
Healthy Relationships for LGBTQ Communities Tuesday July 9th, 6-8 pm https://www.facebook.com/events/636767583401796/
Intimate Partner Violence in LGBTQ Communities Wednesday, July 10th, 1-5 pm https://www.facebook.com/events/2259419960986981/
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Interlink Self-Help Center Hosting July Classes & Open House
The Interlink Self-Help Center (1033 4th Street, Santa Rosa) is hosting a new series of classes centered on July’s topic of “Ethics and Boundaries” all throughout the month. Sessions will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:30 – 11:30 AM at Interlink. With handouts, videos, research, and conversation, attendees will explore the world of mental health recovery and such topics as:
emotional literacy childhood events Read MoreNAMI Sonoma County Joins Other Groups in Supporting California SB 10
California State Senate Bill 10, which would establish a state Peer Support Specialist Certification Program under the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS), is being heard before the Assembly Health Committee on Tuesday, July 2.
The bill was introduced to the Senate floor by State Senator Jim Beall (D-San Jose) in December 2018. If passed, it would establish a four-track certification program and define responsibilities, practice, and training Read More
Sonoma County Housing Authority Opens New Lottery Waitlist in July 2019 only!
Applications for the county’s new Housing Choice Voucher lottery waiting list will be accepted between July 1 and July 31, 2019, only. Applications may be completed online at http://www.waitlistcheck.com/CA085 or in person at the Housing Authority’s offices, located at 1440 Guerneville Road in Santa Rosa. Offices are open from 8am – 5pm.
If you are interested in applying, you MUST submit an application during this time period. All prior Read More
Participate in NAMI Virginia’s Study on Family Experiences with Psychiatric Medication
In collaboration with NAMI Virginia, the Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Social Work is conducting a research study of family members’ and caregivers’ attitudes and beliefs about their loved ones’ psychiatric medication. If you are a family member or caregiver of an individual with mental illness who takes psychiatric medication, you may be interested in participating in their online survey. Read on:
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