NAMI Sonoma County

05/07/2026

So delighted to be here screening The Perks of a Wallflower at with our 2025-2026 NAMI Youth Advisory Board! Join us for this special and panel discussion.

05/06/2026

For individuals living with serious mental illness and their families, mobile crisis can be vital to getting timely, clinically appropriate help in the community. However, a proposed state budget change could make this benefit optional, and cause counties pay $150–200M annually for this invaluable service if they choose to continue offering the program.
"National research has shown that behavioral health professionals responding without police – like county crisis teams – do a better job than law enforcement of keeping people out of emergency rooms and connecting them to mental health care."
Learn more about mobile crisis teams and the important work they do throughout the state: https://calmatters.org/.../mental-health-crisis-response.../

California's mobile crisis teams have doubled in size. A budget proposal could undo that.

05/06/2026

Tonight at 6 PM at the Rialto: The Perks of Being a Wallflower! Get your tickets at the theater or online at https://rialtocinemas.com/coming-soon/nami-perks-of-being-a-wallflower-seb.

05/05/2026

Heavy thoughts don't have to be carried alone. This is your reminder that there's always someone ready to listen. 💬
Call, text, or chat 988.

Heavy thoughts don't have to be carried alone. This is your reminder that there's always someone ready to listen. 💬

Call, text, or chat 988.

05/04/2026

Just two days away! This Wednesday: The Perks of Being a Wallflower on the big screen, followed by a real conversation with our Youth Advisory Board about depression, recovery, and finding your people.
🎬 Wed, May 6 | 6:00–8:15 PM
📍 Rialto Cinemas Sebastopol
🎟️ $15 — proceeds support NAMI Sonoma County's free programs
Tickets at rialtocinemas.com/coming-soon/nami-perks-of-being-a-wallflower-seb (or scan the QR code).

05/04/2026

Even in Star Wars, the strongest characters didn’t do it alone.
They had mentors. They found connection. They built support systems that helped them grow.
Connection can look different for everyone—but having someone to listen, to support, or to simply be there can make a real difference.
This Mental Health Awareness Month, take a step toward connection—
reach out, check in, or start a conversation.

05/01/2026

It's officially May, and that means it's !
Here’s where we’ll be:
Wed 5/6 | 6:00-8:15 PM: “The Perks of Being a Wallflower” Film Screening & Teen Panel @ Rialto Cinemas. Tickets $15: rialtocinemas.com
Fri 5/8 | 12:00-4:00 PM: Mental Health Awareness Kickoff Event w/ West County Community Services @ Friedman Center
Mon 5/18 | 6:00-7:00 PM: League of Women Voters Sonoma County “Hot Topic: Update on Measure O” on Zoom @ lwvsonoma.org
Thu 5/21 | 5:30-7:00 PM: NAMI Connection Walk & Talk @ Spring Lake Regional Park. Contact nfierro@namisoco.org for more information.

Please note we are closed on Monday, May 25, 2026 for Memorial Day.

04/30/2026

starts tomorrow -- remember that sharing your story turn silence into connection.

04/30/2026

Just one week away: NAMI Sonoma County & Rialto Cinemas Presents: The Perks of Being a Wallflower in Sebastopol! Join us on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 for a night at the movies as we watch and discuss this important film about youth mental health and growing up. Tickets are $15 and proceeds support our programs: rialtocinemas.com/coming-soon/nami-perks-of-being-a-wallflower-seb/

04/28/2026

Schizophrenia is a complex mental health condition that is widely misunderstood
and stigmatized. It’s important that we all hear from people living with the
condition as well as their care partners to understand the real story behind the
challenges and success of the treatment journey, including how long-acting
injectable treatment options may be an appropriate part of comprehensive care. Watch the full video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XReYcVehOPo

04/27/2026

What does NAMI Family-to-Family mean to those who care for someone with a mental illness? Hear from real families who have taken this course: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ae1ru1SBaaI

Sign up for our next Family-to-Family class, starting June 2026: namisoco.org/f2f.

Learn about NAMI’s Family-to-Family Program, a free, 8-session educational program for family, significant others and friends of people with mental health co...