NAMI South Central Los Angeles offers several education and training programs. We also
offer services for consumers, family members, providers and the general public.
Family-to-Family, Peer-to-Peer, NAMI Support Group, In Our Own Voice and more.
Education, Training & Support
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mailing address: 1006 W. Century Bl. Suite 271 - Los Angeles, Ca 90044
mailing address: 1006 W. Century Bl. Suite 271 - Los Angeles, Ca 90044
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Upcoming NAMI Events
Current Peer-To-Peer Course
Peer - To - Peer Nine Week Course
to start on Tues, April 20, 2010 Thur June 15, 2010 Locationt:
Augustus Hawkins Family Health Center
1720 East 120th Street
First Fl., Room 1169
Time: 5:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M.
Must be present for first class no exception.
Call to have your name placed on our waiting list 213 - 473-3607 - Margie Harper
Peer - To - Peer Nine Week Course
to start on Tues, April 20, 2010 Thur June 15, 2010 Locationt:
Augustus Hawkins Family Health Center
1720 East 120th Street
First Fl., Room 1169
Time: 5:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M.
Must be present for first class no exception.
Call to have your name placed on our waiting list 213 - 473-3607 - Margie Harper
Support groups for family members who have loved ones recovering from mental illness.
This is a 12 week program available in English and Spanish in the spring and fall. Registration for these sessions are on-going. There are no cost to participate in our Family to Family program. Simply register (RSVP) by calling 213 -473 -3607. Program will take place at:
Augustus Hawkins Mental Health Clinic
1720 East 120th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90059
1st Floor-Room 1119
Times: 1st and 3rd Thursday 5:00-6:30 PM
for additional information call 213 - 473 - 3607
This is a 12 week program available in English and Spanish in the spring and fall. Registration for these sessions are on-going. There are no cost to participate in our Family to Family program. Simply register (RSVP) by calling 213 -473 -3607. Program will take place at:
Augustus Hawkins Mental Health Clinic
1720 East 120th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90059
1st Floor-Room 1119
Times: 1st and 3rd Thursday 5:00-6:30 PM
for additional information call 213 - 473 - 3607
Family- to- Family
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National Information Helpline
The Information HelpLine is an information and referral service which can be reached by calling 1 (800) 950-NAMI (6264), Monday through Friday, 10 am- 6
pm, Eastern time. Business callers, including those seeking particular NAMI staff members, should call 703-524-7600. You may also e-mail us at
info@nami.org.
Trained volunteers provide information, referrals, and support to all who have questions about or are affected by serious mental illness.
The Information HelpLine offers:
Information - We provide general (non-professional) information on illnesses such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression; issues affecting children, adolescents & young families; general questions about medication; NAMI programs (such as Family-to-Family and In Our Own Voice); NAMI policy positions (such as mental health parity) … and a whole lot more!
Referrals - Callers are referred to NAMI state offices, local affiliates and support groups throughout the country and to other organizations serving the needs of those affected by serious mental illness.
Support - Trained volunteers - consumers and family members - are in a unique position to offer support and empathy from people who know what it's like and who have "been there."
Trained volunteers provide information, referrals, and support to all who have questions about or are affected by serious mental illness.
The Information HelpLine offers:
Information - We provide general (non-professional) information on illnesses such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression; issues affecting children, adolescents & young families; general questions about medication; NAMI programs (such as Family-to-Family and In Our Own Voice); NAMI policy positions (such as mental health parity) … and a whole lot more!
Referrals - Callers are referred to NAMI state offices, local affiliates and support groups throughout the country and to other organizations serving the needs of those affected by serious mental illness.
Support - Trained volunteers - consumers and family members - are in a unique position to offer support and empathy from people who know what it's like and who have "been there."
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California Affiliate
California Affiliate
Financial Literacy Workshop
NAMIWALKS Los Angeles County 2011
Saturday - October 1st, 2011
NAMI (The National Alliance on Mental Illness) Los Angeles County will host its8th Annual walkathon on the Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica.
register as a team or individual here
Saturday - October 1st, 2011
NAMI (The National Alliance on Mental Illness) Los Angeles County will host its8th Annual walkathon on the Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica.
register as a team or individual here
NAMI South Los Angeles Peer-to-Peer
Course
To be announced May, 2011
(Must call to RSVP: 310-668-4271)
This course is a nine week program designed to help those who have recovered from mental illness regain their HOPE that recovery is possible. more
To be announced May, 2011
(Must call to RSVP: 310-668-4271)
This course is a nine week program designed to help those who have recovered from mental illness regain their HOPE that recovery is possible. more
NAMI South Los Angeles Family-to-Family
Course
Support Group (Share & Care)
To be announced May, 2011
(Must call to RSVP: 310-668-4271)
This course is a twelve week course designed to educate the family members of those who suffer from mental illness. It helps them become more understanding and knowledgable about positive ways to help their loved ones.
Times: 1st and 3rd Thursday 5:00-6:30 PM
Augustus Hawkins Mental Health Clinic
1720 East 120th Street-Los Angeles, CA 90059
1st Floor-Room 1119
Support Group (Share & Care)
To be announced May, 2011
(Must call to RSVP: 310-668-4271)
This course is a twelve week course designed to educate the family members of those who suffer from mental illness. It helps them become more understanding and knowledgable about positive ways to help their loved ones.
Times: 1st and 3rd Thursday 5:00-6:30 PM
Augustus Hawkins Mental Health Clinic
1720 East 120th Street-Los Angeles, CA 90059
1st Floor-Room 1119