NAMI Sonoma County

02/03/2026

"It can be hard to support yourself or someone you know at risk for suicidal behavior.
But help is available. In fact, interventions and treatments have been developed in recent years for individuals who are experiencing suicidal thoughts or who have made a su***de attempt.
Learn more at https://afsp.org/su***de-prevention-interventions-and.../"

02/02/2026

Welcome to February 2026! Learn about our programs offered all month long at namisoco.org.

- Familia a Familia de NAMI: This free Spanish-language class is for family members who support a loved one living with serious mental illness. We hope to offer a class later this year, but we need an interest list! Email info@namisoco.org to learn more.
- Share Your Story! Join a team of NAMI-trained presenters to help our community understand how untreated mental illness impacts individuals and families caught up in the justice system.
- We are closed on Monday, February 16, 2026 in observance of the Washington's Birthday holiday.

02/02/2026

February 1st marks the beginning of Black History Month. Come together with us to raise awareness of mental health stigma and the unique impacts it can have on marginalized communities.
How can you join? NAMI's Community Health and Equity Alliance centers community-lead initiatives at a state and local level, to help provide equitable access to mental health care resources for Black/African ancestry communities: nami.org/CHEA
NAMI Sharing Hope is a community conversation series, designed to initiate discussions of mental health and wellness through sharing sacred stories and guided dialogue: nami.org/SharingHope

01/30/2026

Understanding the difference between mental health and mental illness is vital in supporting ourselves and others 💚
Hear from NAMI California CEO, Jessica Willson (Cruz) on the distinction between the two. This we reflect on our blog and discuss the differences between mental health, wellness, and illness: https://namica.org/.../a-reflection-on-mental-wellness.../

01/29/2026

NAMI National, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, is offering online NAMI Homefront classes free of charge to participants throughout 2026. NAMI Homefront is a six-session class designed for families, caregivers, and friends of military service members and veterans with mental health conditions. Scan the QR code or visit nami.org/homefront to learn more.

01/29/2026

Did you know? 💭 Learning to regulate emotions can help reduce suicidal ideation and behavior.
Emotional regulation is a potential driver of suicidal thoughts but Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) can help by strengthening regulation skills finds a study by Drs. Asarnow, Linehan, and Berk.

01/28/2026

Back to school, back to routines, and back to prioritizing our mental health - one day at a time. Visit NAMI.org/BackToSchool for helpful resources!

January reset 🧠✨ Back to school, back to routines, and back to prioritizing our mental health - one day at a time. Visit NAMI.org/BackToSchool for helpful resources!

01/27/2026

Just one conversation can make a difference 💚 Let's work together to break the stigma around mental illness. Visit namica.org for resources.

01/27/2026

Caregiving isn’t just about helping—it’s about learning, adjusting, and holding hope.
Join NAMI this Thursday for Ask the Expert: Caregiver Roles in Recovery.
January 29 🗓️
4:00–5:30 PM ET 🕓
Register: https://bit.ly/3LHTwqw
This session features:
• Siblings Emma & Liam Winters, sharing their lived experience
• Couple Katherine Ponte & Izzy Goncalves, advocating through care and partnership
• Megan Rochford, Director of NAMI HelpLine, offering tools for caregivers
Recovery is a shared journey—and this event will help you walk it with confidence.

Caregiving isn’t just about helping—it’s about learning, adjusting, and holding hope.

Join NAMI this Thursday for Ask the Expert: Caregiver Roles in Recovery.
January 29 🗓️
4:00–5:30 PM ET 🕓
Register: https://bit.ly/3LHTwqw

This session features:
• Siblings Emma & Liam Winters, sharing their lived experience
• Couple Katherine Ponte & Izzy Goncalves, advocating through care and partnership
• Megan Rochford, Director of NAMI HelpLine, offering tools for caregivers

Recovery is a shared journey—and this event will help you walk it with confidence.

01/22/2026

Manufacturing environments are built on teamwork — and safety depends on looking out for one another, on and off the floor.
Long shifts, physical demands, and high-pressure schedules can take a real toll on mental well-being — and mental health belongs in everyday safety conversations. Through our partnership with The Hartford NAMI developed Toolbox Talks for Manufacturing — short, practical guides designed to help employers and crews integrate mental health into existing safety practices.
These resources reflect our shared commitment to creating safer, healthier workplaces by equipping teams with tools to recognize challenges, support one another, and respond during moments that matter.
Explore the full manufacturing toolkit here: https://stigmafree.nami.org/.../manufacturing-toolbox.../

Manufacturing environments are built on teamwork — and safety depends on looking out for one another, on and off the floor.

Long shifts, physical demands, and high-pressure schedules can take a real toll on mental well-being — and mental health belongs in everyday safety conversations. Through our partnership with The Hartford NAMI developed Toolbox Talks for Manufacturing — short, practical guides designed to help employers and crews integrate mental health into existing safety practices.

These resources reflect our shared commitment to creating safer, healthier workplaces by equipping teams with tools to recognize challenges, support one another, and respond during moments that matter.

Explore the full manufacturing toolkit here: https://stigmafree.nami.org/guides/manufacturing-toolbox-talks-for-mental-health/

01/21/2026

Military families often feel isolated when going through mental health challenges, and NAMI Homefront is here to help. Throughout 2026, NAMI in partnership with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is offering free online Homefront classes for anyone supporting a service member with mental health challenges. Learn more: nami.org/homefront

01/20/2026

SB 43 is now in effect throughout the state, broadening the definition of grave disability to include severe substance use disorder and expanding the list of basic personal needs an individual is unable to provide for themselves to include personal safety and necessary medical care, in addition to the existing requirements which include food, clothing, shelter. Learn more about SB 43 and how this may impact your loved one: namica.org/policy