The Roy W. Smith Foundation Challenge of raising 10,000. by Jan. 15 was met, thanks to all our devoted supporters ... Now a second opportunity to do it again has been offered ... read more below...
Night out with the Ducks
NAMI-OC Fundraiser
Anaheim Ducks
vs. Columbus Blue Jackets
Friday. Feb. 3rd
Tickets are discounted for NAMI-OC
friends and family
and a portion of the ticket sales will go to NAMI-OC
Click here to order tickets online
Promotional code: NAMI
NAMI-OC successfully met the challenge by the
Roy W. Smith Charitable Foundation
raising over $10,000.

NOW ...
The Foundation has offered the same challenge
for a 2nd round!


For every dollar NAMI-OC receives in donations earmarked
for the Roy W. Smith Challenge,

the Trust will match dollar for dollar to a maximum of $10,000.
However, in order to take advantage of this amazing 2nd opportunity

Donations for this 2nd "Challenge"
must be in our hands by March 1st


If you were not able to participate in the first challenge ...
here is another incredible opportunity!

Make your tax deductible charitable donation today!

You may donate securely online using PayPal or Credit Card
or if you wish to donate by check, please make payable to NAMI-OC and
designate in the memo line on the check
"Roy W. Smith Charitable Foundation Challenge"
Mail to or drop off at: NAMI-OC - 1810 E. 17th Street, Santa Ana, CA 92705

All NAMI-OC Programs are FREE to the community.
Your donations and matching donations of this kind are absolutely essential for our classes to remain free and available to all who need them.We appreciate all you can give. Thank you for your support for this challenge.
It is sure to impact all o our families and change lives.

NAMI-OC: Federal Tax ID #95-3726369

(Please note: At this time NAMI-OC does not accept the American Express Credit Card)


The Orange County Register, Sunday, Dec. 11, featured a wonderful front page article
“Mental Illness:  It’s a family affair,” about our NAMI-OC President Steve Pitman and family members living with mental illness.  Theresa Walker did an excellent job, writing with understanding and empathy.  Steve, John and Melissa Pitman do a great service to us all in their courage and openness in publicly sharing their story!  The story also referenced NAMI-OC, local mental health resources and Laura's Law.
 
Also, in today’s Sunday edition of the Sacramento Bee is an in-depth article, first in a series about Laura’s Law:  “The Conversation: A woman is killed, a cause is born.”  This series by Dan Morain, a well respected journalist, is especially significant because the Sacramento Bee is read statewide and by the legislature.
 
These articles help educate the public about mental illness and that people with mental illness should not have to deteriorate to the point they are forcibly hospitalized, on the street, end up in jail or prison, victimized or dead.  More information is available at www.lauraslawoc.org.



 
See newly posted picture and video
Walk Menu


NAMI Orange County
and the California
Treatment Advocacy Coalition

Response to HCA
(Health Care Agency)
Report,
Oct. 14, 2011,
Implementing Laura’s Law
in Orange County


Learn more about Laura's Law
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A weekly self-help support group for individuals living with a mental health diagnosis.

New Connection Support Group:
Mondays at 10 AM
MHA Recovery Center
22471 Aspan Street, Suite 103
Lake Forest, CA 92630
Map and Directions

Existing
Connection Support Groups:


Wednesdays at 7 PM
Diamond Apartments
1310 W. Diamond St.
Anaheim CA 92801
Map and Directions
 
Saturdays at 2 PM
Wellness Center
1910 N. Bush St.
Santa Ana CA 92706

 Directions and Map


Grupo Conexion

todos los miércoles
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Camino Nuevo
1615 N. French Street
Santa Ana, CA 92701
For information call:
NAMI OC - (714) 544-8488
NEXT CLASS BEGINS ON
MONDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2011

6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
The course lasts 6 weeks. 
Read More and Register

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THE
WELLNESS CENTER
(College Community Services)
MONTHLY CALENDAR
WEEKLY CALENDAR

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Recovery Education
Institute
Fall Schedule
714-978-1005

 


NAMI OC is partnering with Wisdom Legacy to write a book created by NAMI OC members.
Click here to learn more!
If you'd like to share
"your story" and want to hear how you can participate -

Contact Nomi

nlonky@namioc.org