The Journal NAMI San Gabriel Valley A grassroots organization serving those impacted by mental illness. 2550 E. Foothill Boulevard, Suite 135, Pasadena, CA 91107 Phone: 626.577.6697 VOLUME 28, NUMBER 7
SEPTEMBER 2012
October 6th, 2012 Santa Monica 3rd Street Promenade Check in: 8 AM Start: 10 AM To register online: • Go to www.namiwalks.org • Click on location of walk • Click on register • You can be eligible for one of four cruises from NAMI Walk. Each online donation of $50 will be eligible.
Ride the bus to NAMI Walks Save the hassle of driving and parking. Cost just $5. Bus will leave Pacific Clinics parking lot at 7:30 AM. Call the office 626.577.6697 for more information and to reserve your seat.
Distinguished Speakers Meeting Wednesday, September 12, 2012 7:30 PM Wilson Auditorium 2471 E. Walnut Street, Pasadena Speaker:
Dr. Patricia O’Neill
Subject:
Demystifying Psychosis
Dr. O’Neill will tell us about the elements of psychotic symptoms: • All symptoms may be viewed as a way to defend against anxiety. • Nearly any mental distress can produce psychotic features. • Psychotic symptoms have four elements: human condition, personality, history and environment.
Affiliated with NAMI California, and NAMI USA NAMI SGV e-mail at sgvnami@pacificclinics.org
Visit the NAMI SGV website at http://sgv.nami.org Visit the NAMI website at http:// www.nami.org
President's Message Robert Liljenwall President NAMI SGV
I have only one message for you: Get out and Walk....Support NAMI Walks Saturday, October 6. That's an order. We have an urgent message that needs continual support from our members to the public at large: End the stigma of mental illness -that's our goal. The annual NAMI Walks is our major fund raiser for San Gabriel Valley. More than 75% of our funding comes from donations received for this annual event, always the first Saturday in October. And again, this year, it will be staged in Santa Monica's Third Street Promenade -- a bus will be provided for those who want to attend -- be at Pacific Clinics parking lot by 7:30 AM on Saturday, October 6. We have 11 team captains, and they are listed below. If you're not on a team contact a captain and sign on! Go online to ask your friends for donations. Or you can write letters or phone your 150 closest friends and associates..... $10 here, $50 there....it all adds up. Our NAMI Walks chairperson, Marty Giffen, suffered a serious fall this summer while on vacation and is unable to participate this year -- and under Dennis Thompson's leadership and with the help of the entire Board, we're picking up the slack. So, we all need to step up to support Dennis and his efforts. The theme for this year's Walk is Changing Minds One Step at a Time and this marks our 9th year of walking to end stigma, raise awareness and to grow NAMI Signature Programs in Los Angeles County and NAMI San Gabriel Valley. NAMIWalks in Los Angeles has raised over $2,250,000 in its first eight years! Those monies have been used to support a variety of NAMI programs that provide support, education and advocacy to communities at no-cost to participants. These programs include: NAMI NAMI SGV SGV Journal Journal
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“NAMI Family to Family” a 12-week educational program on mental illness.
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“NAMI In Our Own Voice” a client speaker program about recovery from mental illness.
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“NAMI Family Basics” a six-week educational program for families with young children diagnosed with mental illness.
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“NAMI Peer to Peer” is a nine-week educational program for those diagnosed to learn about their illness and recovery.
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“NAMI Family Support Groups” for those with a loved one with mental illness.
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“NAMI Connections” is a recovery support group for individuals seeking understanding and tools to live with mental illness.
As the primary source of our SGV affiliate funding, this money is also used to train facilitators and teachers. And it provides the collateral materials for the programs, and classroom instruction. We will be organizing a phone committee to make sure you're all on board. Any financial or volunteer help you can provide can make a true difference. Please join us for this fun NAMI Walk on Saturday, October 6. Current team captains are Marty Giffen, Dennis Thompson, Evelyne Glaser, Jacquelyn Labrie Pulido, Pam Dart, Katherine Ellis, Robert Liljenwall, Wayne and Lucy Meseberg, Roger and Kristine Kopp, Sally Saguaro and Lynne Garcia. Tracy Hall’s team is from the Wellness Center on Hurlbut, Brianne Jones’ team is from Aurora Charter Oak, Belle Lagerstrom’s team represents the Della Martin Center, and Frank Sermier’s team is from the Foothill Family Service, Duarte.
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HOW TO SURVIVE & THRIVE WITH A MENTALLY ILL RELATIVE The 28th Annual Presentation of the Georgette Shatford Memorial Education Series
Presented by Dr. Michael DiPaolo Dates: Location:
Time: Questions?
September 11th September 18th September 25th October 2nd October 9th October 16th October 23rd
September 11th—October 23rd Tuesday Evenings Pacific Clinics Training Institute 2471 E. Walnut Street Pasadena, CA 91107 Check-in begins at 6:30 PM Lecture from 7 to 9 PM Call NAMI SGV office at 626.577.6697 for pre-registration Understanding Bipolar Spectrum Disorders Treatment for Bipolar Spectrum Disorders Inside the Darkness of Depression Schizophrenia: A Brain Disorder State of the Art Treatment for Schizophrenia Understanding Trauma and PTSD Family Roles and Skills that Promote Recovery
NAMI SGV accepts donations for the lecture series. Our 7week session package is $65 per member/family or $85 per non-member. To attend a single lecture we suggest a donation of $15 per member/family or $25 per non-member. You can choose to attend any or all of the sessions! To become a NAMI SGV member today, please add a $35 membership fee with your registration. Please send this form and your check to: NAMI San Gabriel Valley, 2550 E. Foothill Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91107
NAMI San Gabriel Valley Elected Officers President: Robert Liljenwall Vice President of Programs: Lucienne Marie Vice President of Development: Dennis Thompson Vice President of Operations: Patty Aguilar Treasurer: Larry Hixon Recording Secretary: Julie Traughber Corresponding Secretary: Lynne Garcia Past Presidents: Eleanor Stemshorn Marty Giffen Council of Chairs Programs:--------------------- Marita Pinkel NAMI Walks: --------------- Marty Giffen Advocacy: -------------- --Shirley Spencer Quality of Life: ----------- Katherine Ellis Basics: ------------------------David Czolba Outreach to Schools: -------David Czolba Newsletter: -------------------- Jeri Gaudino Care and Share: ------ Eleanor Stemshorn ------------------------------ Carole Thuesson Frontline: --------------------- Lynn Garcia Lecture Series: -------------- Patty Aguilar Website: ------------------------Jack Labrie --------------------------------- Max Schenker Membership: ------------------ Bruce Elgin Data Base: --------------------- Bruce Elgin NARSAD Liason: ----------------Roberta Gunderson
Name: ____________________________________________ Address: __________________________________________ Phone: ____________________________________________ I will attend:______All lectures or _______Single lectures On these dates: _____________________________________ How did you hear about the lecture series? _____________ _______YES! I would like to become a NAMI SGV member and save $$$ on the lecture series.
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SGV is a 501Š3 non-profit. Dues and donations are entirely tax-deductible. Dues payable annually. Regular member: $35.00 Patron member: $100 Lifetime member: $500 Membership includes Newsletter subscription. For membership application and more information, contact 626.577.6697
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• Its VISION is to value the thoughts, opinions, feelings and expertise of each client as well as of the team partners involved in the client’s treatment on the journey to hope, wellness, and recovery.
Review of Our Distinguished Speaker Event—July 11, 2012 Submitted by Marita Pinkel, Program Chair
Review of the First Part of the Meeting It was a grand night for singing when our former NAMI SGV President, Keris Myrick, revisited our affiliate to receive our group's congratulations upon being elected as the National President of NAMI. Our Vice-President, Dennis Thompson, standing in for President Robert Lillenwall presented Keris with a bouquet of pink roses. Hail to the Chief was sung to Keris by Bert Bollinger.
Here is some of what we learned:
We toasted the accomplishments of this remarkable woman and as Keris told us, this National Presidency is a voluntary and an honorary position. She will keep her role as Director of Project Return in Los Angeles as well as her residence in Pasadena. The Los Angeles Times did a significant interview with Keris on July 30th. See the front page article Mental Health Advocate is also a Symbol of Recovery.
• The Family Advocacy department will refer to urgent care services or substance abuse services as required. They will also provide information on how to obtain a “conservancy,” if needed. They will empower the family to skillfully navigate the treatment systems with a knowledge of appropriate resources, while understanding the limitations they may encounter.
Review of the Second Part of the Meeting July 11, 2012 Giving the Family a Voice
• Helena Ditko shared with us about the new Cognitive Enhancement Training. This valuable structured program of computer-assisted brain training is now being offered as a pilot program through Arcadia Mental Health.
Our speaker was Helena Ditko, LCSW, Family Advocate for NAMI affiliates. Helena is assigned to us by the Los Angeles County mental health system. She shared with us what we need to know about the adult system of care in order to help our family members get the services they need. As this personable woman shared her family background with us, we learned that she knew of mental illness from an early age, as her own mother was a sufferer. Helena fondly remembered her father, whom she considers a “saint” for his care of her mother day to day. Many of our members can say Amen! to that! Here are some highlights of Helena’s talk: •
The Adult System of Care, as sponsored by LACMH, has a defined PURPOSE: to give families a voice within the mental health system, which is essential to maintaining vibrant and relevant care.
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• Its MISSION is manifold, one aspect being to provide resources, contacts, programs, and explanation of available services.
• Do not ever give up hope. Over time, we will help the family work out a full service partnership.
• On the theme of brain training, she mentioned www.luminosity.com, a website containing fun and challenging brain exercises and games, which can aid in recovery. Helena Ditko emphasized that she is there to help family members. Her personal daily goal is to assist as many families as possible. She gave us a powerful warning, “Do not neglect your own mental, physical, or spiritual health in caring for your loved one, for your needs are important too.” Contact Information: Helena Ditko, LCSW-LACO Mental Health 550 South Vermont Los Angeles, CA 90020, 3rd Floor Phone: (213) 738 2868 Email: hditko@dmh.lacounty.gov
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Dennis Thompson presenting roses to Keris
Helena Ditko and Marita
Bert Bollinger serenading Keris
Paula Matei and Joan Tanchek serving refreshments
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Anna Higdon, longtime NAMI member passed away peacefully in her sleep on July 21st. This eulogy was presented by Marita Pinkel at services for Anna You can borrow medical equipment for in-home use from the Convalescent Aid Society (CAS) which serves the Greater San Gabriel Valley. More than 18,000 items are available such as canes, commodes, walkers, wheelchairs, bath benches, transfer benches, hospital beds, trapezes and much more. There are no charges and no time restraints. The CAS is a non-profit organization and is entirely funded by private donations and endowments. Monetary and equipment gifts help them continue providing their services to those in need. For more information please call: Convalescent Aid Society 3255 E. Foothill Blvd. Pasadena, CA 91107 626.793.1696
OF TWO MINDS a documentary being shown in New York and Los Angeles is officially a part of the prestigious DocuWeeks 2012 Showcase, sponsored by the International Documentary Association. Our own Virginia Tanzmann and Carl Davis appear in this film. After meeting Carl at a NAMI event in Los Angeles, filmmakers Lisa Klein and Doug Blush approached Carl about letting them into his life for their documentary. Over several years they met with him, went out with him to see significant places that figured into his story before and after diagnosis/treatment, and learned from him firsthand how his life is affected by Bipolar Disorder. They also interviewed Virginia twice to get the perspective of a spouse. Their story is woven together with four other stories, and together they serve as a moving, yet educational description of life with Bipolar Disorder.
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Our friend, Anna Higdon, was a “hidden heroine”, a woman who possesses an inner beauty. She had that quality of inner peace, an acceptance of the realities of life. Anna was dealt a difficult hand in the game of life. When she was working for the Bank of America, a chair collapsed under her, resulting in a lifelong disability, and much pain. She never complained. When her son Michael was diagnosed with mental illness, Anna joined NAMI San Gabriel Valley in order to learn more about his condition in order to help him. In doing so she made many friends. Anna became the official greeter at meetings. One spring she served as interim president of our affiliate. In the early days of Jazz concerts, which were organized by Bernie Zuber, Anna was right there, ready to help. She was also right there to help organize our August picnics. Anna took great pleasure in the special joys in life, particularly with her son Tony and her musically talented grandchildren, Matthew and Sarah. She was thrilled to attend their piano recitals. There was nothing she liked better than a good mystery novel. And Anna enjoyed solving the daily crossword puzzle in the newspaper. She sent me many an article clipped from news. Friends? Ah, yes! Anna made many at NAMI meetings and at Naomi Gardens where she lived. How she loved those Thursday bingo games. Her caretakers became her friends – Diane and Lorna. Recently I asked Anna what in her life she was most proud of. Anna answered, “My adult children, and my two grandchildren. However, I was especially proud of my son Michael and how he handled his disability. I am equally grateful that I lived long enough to be able to care for Michael in his last days”. Our friend, Anna Higdon, was a woman who accepted the realities of life and still carried on cheerfully. =========================================
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Annual picnic a huge success On Saturday, August 4th, annual picnic was held at mansor Park in Alhambra. The setting was lovely. The large, covered picnic area is surrounded by a lake, golf course and a treeshaded walking course. The day was gorgeous and were blessed with a cool breeze.
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Jeri Gaudino chaired the picnic and was assisted by Al and Katherine Ellis, Robert Liljenwall, Shirley Spencer, William Griffen, Lynne Garcia, Joan Tanchek, and Kristine and Roger Kopp. Al set up a volley ball net and the young men in the group played. Katherine brought water balloons and we played a favorite game of tossing to each other until the balloon broke. It was fun and players were sprinkled with cool water. Bingo was part of the fun this year. There was a huge basket of gifts and everyone who had a “bingo” received a gift. Then we had a raffle. Tickets were given to the clients present and they all won $10 to $20. Ten dollars were put into 20 envelopes which were donated by a person who wishes to be anonymous. And we thank our anonymous friend!! Thanks also to Rosemary Ikeda, a longtime member, for her generous donation for picnic expenses.
We reluctantly say goodbye to Bonnie Miller On June 23rd a potluck farewell party was held at the home of Linda and Jack Labrie. The surprise party was to honor Bonnie Miller who is moving to Colorado. Bonnie was a dedicated member. She helped at weekly care and share meetings, and transported the clients at Bonnie House to our Distinguished Speaker events and to the annual picnic and Holiday party. She was always there for her daughter Linda and for us, her many friends. We will miss her and thank her for your dedication to NAMI. And we will miss her daughter, Linda, who cheered us up with her poetry and the games she planned for the annual picnic.
Bonnie’s Farewell Party
Al barbequed hot dogs and attendees brought a lot of good food. Soft drinks, lemonade and water were welcome refreshments on this hot summer day. Several people said they’d like to have the picnic next year at this same location. When next year comes we hope you will join us!
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REMEMBER YOU ARE NOT ALONE
Book Review
CARE AND SHARE MEETINGS
The Dark Side of Innocence: Growing Up Bipolar by Terri Cheney The Dark Side of Innocence is not your typical coming of age story. A prequel to her first novel, Manic, Terri Cheney recounts her childhood growing up with an undiagnosed and untreated case of bipolar disorder. Looking back, it is clear that Cheney demonstrated all the symptoms of bipolar disorder, but at the time she was just seen as a “problem child” by her parents. Her life seemed perfect to those around her. Consistently at the top of her class and head of the cheerleading squad, Cheney was a poster child for success. But in reality, she was constantly at the mercy of a powerful inner force which she called “The Black Beast.” She went to bed every night not knowing if she would be able to get out of bed in the morning. At any instant “The Black Beast” could take over her thoughts and emotions, making her childhood unpredictable and dangerous. The story is difficult, but Cheney’s masterful style and writing make the read easy. Cheney skillfully takes her reader on a journey into the mind of a child with bipolar disorder. She vividly exhibits her innermost thoughts to show how seemingly insignificant situations could push her to the most extreme measures. Not having the right color paper for her homework was the catalyst for her first suicide attempt when she was 7 years old. The novel is a jarring, brutal look at what it was like growing up in a time when mental illness was eschewed by the medical field and a taboo topic of conversation. Readers can feel Cheney’s desperation to avoid “The Black Beast” by any means necessary. In high school she began drinking excessive amounts of alcohol in the morning just to get through the school day. This eventually led to another suicide attempt in the form of a nearly fatal car crash.
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Except for Front Line all meet at: Wilson Auditorium 2471 E. Walnut Street, Pasadena •
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6:30-7:25 PM second Wednesday of the month before the Distinguished Speakers and membership meeting. Everyone is invited to this meeting! ===============================================================
Front Line Support group for families and veterans coping with delayed stress, depression, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). •
5:30 to 7 PM first and third Tuesday of the month at 66 Hurlbut, Pasadena. Call office for more information.
A Connections Peer Support Group To Begin in October! The Connections peer support group for consumers in recovery will meet first and third Wednesdays beginning October 3, 2012. Location: Time:
Wilson Auditorium, 2471 East Walnut Street Pasadena, CA 91107. 6 PM - 7:30 PM
New member Mary Schmidt will be facilitating, and additional help with facilitating is welcome. The Board of Directors, with Mary's agreement, has decided to try the Connections group on a six-month basis. After the first six months the facilitators and participants can assess how it is working and decide whether to make a longer commitment to continue the group. We enthusiastically welcome all consumers to the Connections group and look forward the success of the program.
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Special thanks to those listed below for contributions to NAMI SGV from June 2011 through July 2012 Lifetime Nina & Thomas Duncan Roberta Gunderson Jack & Linda Labrie Alex & Michelle Schenker Benefactor Patti & Bill Loitz Patron Michael & Lynne Aldrich J. Kenneth & Carol Brown Jane Brunette Charlene Cantrell Capital Group Companies Jean & Richard cone Rita Coulter Mary Escherich Marty & George Giffen Ruth Goldstein Vera Gragg Jill & Richard Hall Susan Hoffman Katherine Kitchens Chuck Kitching Jeannette & Jim Levy Rima & Peter Mathewsian Wayne Meseberg Marita Pinkel Grace & Joyce Propper David & Julie Richardson John & Judith Sanderford Nan Sandford Leslie Schenker Sara Shatford Shirley Spencer Lis Stark Ruth Goldstein In Memory of Melissa English Glenda Anderson John Balmer JPL Employees Ellyn McCoy Magalene Powell-Meeks In Memory of Dick Hall Martha & George Giffen NAMI NAMI SGV SGV Journal Journal
In Memory of Mark Hyland Betty Hyland In Memory of George Shatford Terry & Tilda DeWolfe Alexis Djivre Martha & George Giffen Peter Palermo Sara Shatford In Memory of Stephen Slotrum Duane & Susan Whittle In Memory of Bernie Zuber Terry & Tilda DeWolfe Dorothy Thorman Frontline Pasadena American Legion And Many Others Esmeralda Acosta Janet Banks Tom & Elaine Bennett Chad & Janet Betts Madelaine Birnbaum Bill & Judy Boiler John & Judy Campbell Capital Group Companies Bobbi Carlson PhD Judith Carter Gregory Cecchini Laureen Chang Diane Chavez John & Diane Cheever Camille Connor Karen & Fred Lowe Cynthia Dickey Michael DiPaolo PhD Pamela Dominguez Julie Dopheide Saul & Angela Duran Thomas Franco Joan Fraser Corinne & Silvera Grant Betty & Richard Harris Adam Hecker Lynda & David Hennon Larry Hixon Page 9
Robert & Janice Holt Cameron & Phyllis Hoover Rosemary Ikeda (for picnic) Myrna & Rick Kidd Gale Kirkbride Bonnie Lambert Barbara & John Larson Gi Lee Gladys Lee Lee Foundation Ann & Christopher Lindline Beatrice & William Loesch Maria Lopez Randolph & Elizabeth Marcellus Eleanor Martinez Daniella & Eugene Matei David & Susan McEachen Gladys Nagy Robert & Marie Phen Dr. Rosemary Prudhomme Carlene Johnson Rechenmacher Bill & Carol Rumble Sherry Runyon Barbara Sanchez Sara Shatford (for Journal) Diane Shiller-Frank Nancy Short Cheryl & John St. George Jane & Steve Stellar Eleanor Stemshorn Harry & Nathalie Strubb Leah & John Sullivan Betsy Sweeney Joan Tanchek Karen & Dennis Thompson Carol Theuson Anne G. Uhlig Steve & Anne Van Singel Mariko Watanabe Diane Weatherholt Jacquelyn Weisman
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News from Quality of Life Thanks to Tilda DeWolfe for helping to obtain donated scrap booking supplies from Alhambra Camera. Bob Greenburg is the owner and was helpful in selecting the proper scrapbooks for this new activity that will be presented to interested residents in two homes. After speaking with one home it appeared that photo albums, mementos, and cameras were rare. This new project will enable residents to keep personal records and images of their experiences. We may now need to purchase inexpensive cameras to complete this worthwhile and challenging activity.
Larry Hixon, Sheryn Scott, Dennis Thompson, Karen Thompson
Christmas Gift Bags For several years NAMI members have graciously provided gift bags for residents in Board and Care Homes. Many persons have few or no relatives, and they are appreciative knowing that they have not been forgotten. Many are in their late forties to sixties. I would like to invite you to begin shopping for items to put into gift bags and they will be collected during the first two weeks in December. At the present time we have approximately 25 women and 45 men. Last year we received new sweaters, shirts, socks, and many personal grooming items. All clothing for men should be large— extra large. A list of suggested items will be printed during the coming months. Thank you NAMI members for not only supporting this effort, but never failing to help those who live away from their families.
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Meeting information—Keep this page. It will not be published every month. Monday Drawing the Line with Adult Children: Sponsored by The Center for Aging Resources, 447 El Molino, Pasadena. A group for older parents affected by their adult children’s substance abuse, mental illness, financial dependence and other life challenges. For time of meeting contact Joan Ellison at 626.577.8480 ext. 130. Depressive Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA): Every Monday (except holidays) 6-8 pm Pacific Clinics-East, 902 S Myrtle Ave., Monrovia, CA. A self-help peer support group for bipolar and unipolar clients. Dual Recovery Anonymous (DRA): Mondays 7-8:30 pm. Las Encinas (Willows Building). 626.795.9901
Tuesday DBSA Tuesdays 7-9 pm HMH Della Martin Center on Pasadena Ave between Bellefontaine St and California Blvd. Info. John 626.458.3229. See Thursday and Saturday for additional meetings. Family Support Groups in several languages: Pacific Clinics Asian Pacific Family Center 9353 Valley Blvd. Rosemead, CA Cantonese-1st Tuesday of each month: 5 pm-6 pm. Sharing led by SGV-NAMI Asian families 6 pm-7:30 pm Class conducted by Anne Wong, LCSW English-Please contact Monica Ng Ph.D. To contact any of the therapists listed 626.287.2988. Schizophrenia Support Group: 10:30-11:30, Wellness Center, 99 Hurlburt, Pasadena. Contact: Jason West 626.441.4221 x 239.
DBSA: Every Thursday 6-8 pm Glendale Adventist Hospital Class Room 1 in Psychiatric Unit, 1509 Wilson Terr. Contact Michelle 323.254.6492 . NAMI Family Caring and Sharing Support: Every Thursday (except holidays) 5:30-7:30 pm Wilson Auditorium, 2471 E. Walnut, Pasadena. For family members and friends of the mentally ill. For info call 626.577.6697. NAMI East San Gabriel Valley Care & Share meets every Thursday from 7:30 to 9 pm. Speaker meeting is 4th Thurs. 7:30 to 9 pm Location: First United Methodist Church, 15701 E. Hill St. La Puente, CA 91744. Call 626-338-8981 for further information. Double Trudgers Dual Disorders Anonymous: Thursdays 7-8 pm San Gabriel Medical Center, 218 S Santa Anita St. San Gabriel, CA Elder Program Room, Contact: Tomas Serna 626.457.7146. Family Support Groups in several languages: Pacific Clinics Asian Pacific Family Center 9353 Valley Blvd. Rosemead, CA Mandarin - Last Thursday 9 am - 11 am Calvin Hsi Ph.D. SAMI Gathering: Third Thursday of each month (no holidays) 4 -5 pm Pacific Clinics PARTNERS, 10642 Lower Azusa Rd. El Monte, CA. Consumers and clinicians exchange ideas to better provide effective dual diagnosis treatment. Contact Steven Reyes 626.403.2794. DBSA 7-9 pm Same location and info as Tuesday and Saturday meetings.
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NAMI LA County Coordinating Committee: Fourth Wednesday of each month (except holidays) 1-3 pm Department of Mental Health, 550 S Vermont Ave., LA.
Dual Recovery Support Group: Every Friday 12:30-1:30 pm AB-34 Partners, 1020 S. Arroyo Pkwy., Pasadena, CA. For Mentally Ill with substance abuse problems. Contact Steven Reyes 626. 403.2794.
NAMI SGV Business and Planning Meeting: First Wednesday each month, 5:30 pm, 2550 E. Foothill, Pasadena. Members welcome. NAMI SGV General Meeting: Second Wednesday evening of each month (except Aug and Dec), 7:30-9 pm Wilson Auditorium at 2471 Walnut. See front page for announcement of speaker and topic. All Inclusive Care & Share support group 6:30 pm. Drug Medical support Group: Every Wednesday 3-4 pm Pacific Clinics-East, 902 S. Myrtle Ave Monrovia, CA. For mentally ill with substance abuse problems. Contact Pablo Anabalon 626.357.3258. Dual Recovery Support Group: Every Wednesday 9:30-10:30 am AB-34 Partners, 1020 S. Arroyo Pkwy., Pasadena. For Mentally Ill with substance abuse problems. Contact Steven Reyes 626.403.2794. Spanish Speaking Care and Share Support Group: 2nd and 4th Wednesdays 4:30-6:00 pm Northeast Mental Health Center, 5321 Via Marisol, Highland Park, CA. Dual Disorders Anonymous: Every Wednesday 6:00-7:30 pm. Social Model Recovery Systems, 510 S. Second Ave, Suite #6, Covina, CA Info. 626.974.8122 or 626. 399.6836. Spanish Speaking Group: First Wednesday 6-7:30 pm, Pacific Clinics East, 902 S. Myrtle Ave., Monrovia, CA Contact Elisbeth 626.357.3258.
Saturday NAMI Metropolitan State Hospital General Meeting (with guest speaker): Second Saturday of each month, 11:30 am at James Hall on Metro grounds, 11400 S. Norwalk Blvd, Norwalk, CA. DBSA 7-9 pm Same location and info as Tuesday and Thursday meetings.
Clients Socialization Activities Asian Pacific Family Center Drop-In : Mondays 1-4 pm Psychosocial Rehab Group; Tuesdays & Fridays 12-4 pm 9353 Valley Blvd. Rosemead, CA Info Jeanette Choi 626.287.2988 Project Return, Positive Directions: Tuesdays 12-3 pm and Fridays 9 am - 12 pm Grupo Nuevo Amanacer: viernes 1:00 pm Arcadia MHC 330 E. Live Oak Ave. Arcadia, CA 626. 821.5858 Client run groups sponsored by the Mental Health Association in Los Angeles County. Pacific Clinics East Drop-In Center: Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 11 am-1 pm and 3-5 pm (except holidays) 902 S Myrtle Ave. Monrovia. Arts, crafts, cooking, sewing, videos. Lunch $4 second, third and fourth Thursday of each month (except holidays). Lunch prepared by Clubhouse members. Info. 626.357.3258.
Thursday DMH Service Area III Advisory Committee (SAAC3): Second Thursday of each month, 2-4 pm. Arcadia County Park, Community Room, 405 S. Santa Anita Ave., Arcadia. .
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September 3rd RESOURCE INFORMATION • L A Co DMH Arcadia Mental Health Center 626.821.5858. Monday-Friday, 8 AM-5 PM. • DMH Psychiatric Mobile Response Team (PMRT): 626. 258-2004 for crisis management in Service Area 3 MondayFriday 8 AM—5 PM. For PMRT at other times use Access Line listed below. • DMH 24-hr Access Line: 800.854.7771, for information & consultation, and for Psychiatric Mobile Response Team after hours and week ends. L A Co Sheriff/DMH Mental Evaluation Team (MET). operates 5 PM to 1 AM. Call Local Sheriff Station (or 911 if dire emergency) to request MET response. For general information: 626.258.3002 (as of 10/26/06). • LACO DMH Family Advocate: Helena Ditko, 213.738.3948 (as of 12/8/2011). • L A Police / DMH System-wide Mental Assessment Response Team (SMART) Mental Evaluation Unit (MEU): call local LAPD station (or 911 if dire emergency) to request MEU response. For general information: 213.485.4188. • DMH Court program (Diversion): Alisa Dunn 626.403.4370 or Arlene Veliz 626.245.2160 (pager). • Mental Health Justice programs: Ira Lesser, MD, Chair of Psychiatry at Harbor UCLA 310.222.3101. • DMH Jail Mental Health Services: Beth Briscoe, Director , Phone 213.974.9083. NAMI NAMI SGV SGV Journal Journal
• Twin Towers Jail Inmate Reception Center: phone 213. 893.5385, fax 213.229.9991. • Patient Information Center: 213 473.6080 or 213. 73.6100 or on website www.lasd.org; click on “inmate information center” then enter name or booking number. • Jail Inpatient Unit: Neil Ortego, MD 213.893.5391 • Men’s Outpatient Unit: Stephen Jacobson, PhD 213.473.6183. (as of 9/2003) • Women’s Outpatient Unit: Michael Maloney, PhD 323.568.4678 • Friends Outside Los Angeles County, Mary Weaver, Executive Director 626.795.7607 ext. 104 (As of 10-09) • Suicide Prevention Center Crisis Line 24 hrs 7 days 310.391.1253. Trained Counselors No Fee
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NAMI SGV JOURNAL is published ten times per year. Subscription is included in membership dues. Subscription for non-members is $15 per year. Submission deadline is the 5th of each month. Co-editors: Jeri Gaudino and Marty Giffen Editor phone: Leave message for editor at the office. 626.577.6697 Editor e-mail: jerigaudino@roadrunner.com
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