Club Resources & Activities

Educate and share information about self-injury and suicide to help individuals better understand some of the warning signs of these negative coping skills.

September 2022 Newsletter

Reduce the stigma of mental illness in youth, resulting in more students seeking help for themselves or others when symptoms of a mental health condition arise.

October 2022 Newsletter

To better educate and inform students about how to support their friends who are living with mental illness.

To educate students about how to get their families involved and educated about mental health.

To raise awareness and empower individuals to create systematic change by telling their stories and building relationships with decision-makers

To educate students about how mental health is viewed differently throughout all cultures and lifestyles

To educate youth and schools about mental illness so they may promote facts rather than myths

To encourage students to consider careers in mental health

To educate students about what mental illness is and how it affects people

Directing Change Program & Film Contest

The Directing Change Program and Film Contest engages students and young people throughout California to learn about the topics of suicide prevention and mental health in an innovative way:    The contest is part of Each Mind Matters: California's Mental Health Movement and statewide efforts to prevent suicide, reduce stigma and discrimination related to mental illness, and to promote the mental health and wellness of students. 

Supporting mental health awareness and education for young adults

Dedicated to saving lives and to building stronger families and communities. Through education, research, advocacy, and a focus on young adults ages 14–25, Active Minds is opening up the conversation about mental health and creating lasting change in the way mental health is talked about, cared for, and valued in the United States.

Telephone: (916) 567-0163

NAMI California is the leading organization of individuals working with mutual respect to provide help, hope and health for those affected by serious mental illness. 

NAMI California is a grassroots organization of families and individuals whose lives have been affected by serious mental illness. We advocate for lives of quality and respect, without discrimination and stigma, for all our constituents. We provide leadership in advocacy, legislation, policy development, education and support throughout California. 

NAMI Mental Health Infographic and Fact Sheet Resources