NAMI Coffee Talks is created by NAMI Santa Clara County to be a place where we share our mental health advice and stories while sharing a cup of coffee! NAMI Santa Clara County is a branch of the nation's largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for millions of Americans affected by mental health conditions. So, pick up your coffee mugs and join us in our coffee talks!
NAMI Coffee Talks #8: Discussing NAMI's Warmline with Sarah Prabhu
Are you interested in learning more about NAMI Santa Clara County's Warmline? Have you ever wondered what sort of resources the warm line provides? In this episode of NAMI Coffee Talks, you can hear from Sarah Prahbu, the manager of NAMI Santa Clara County's Warmline and help desk! Not only does she give an overview of the warmline, but she also shares some great messages of hope to anyone who listens!
NAMI SCC's Warmline number is (408) 453-0400 option 1. The warmline is open Mondays-Fridays 10 am - 6pm. The after hours support line is open Monday-Fridays 6--9pm and on the weekends from 12-6 pm. The after hours support line accepts voicemails, and a volunteer from the warmline responds to the voicemails by calling back within an hour.
To learn more about NAMI's resources, check out the website: https://namisantaclara.org/
2 Sept 2020
#7: NAMIWalks Silicon Valley with Walk Manager Kyle Galimba
What does a 5-K look like at home? What is the importance of diversity in mental health advocacy? In this episode, meet Kyle Galimba, Walk Manager for NAMIWalks Silicon Valley 2020. We discuss changes made to the walk, what you can look forward to, and how the walk is integral to supporting NAMI and its services. As you are preparing for the walk, go ahead and listen to this episode to get pumpin'!
26 Aug 2020
#6: Meet Janice Bremis, Executive Director of the Eating Disorders Resource Center (EDRC)
What are eating disorders, and what resources are available for people or friends of people with eating disorders? Meet Janice Bremis, founder and Executive Director of the Eating Disorders Resource Center (EDRC). She talks about the purpose of her organization, the causes and effects of eating disorders, and all of the work we have yet to do in advocacy and education. If you're interested in learning more about their amazing organization, check out this episode!
31 Jul 2020
#5: Redefining Success with Lynbrook Challenge Success Co-President Michael Peng
High school can be a stressful period for many students, as people worry about their grades or compete to get into prestigious colleges in order to achieve their view of "success." Fortunately, Lynbrook Challenge Success, a club at Lynbrook High School, is seeking to redefine the idea of success. In this podcast, I talk to Co-President Michael Peng, who shares that this club aims to foster long-term solutions through education and expression. If you are interested in this club or ways you could promote a mentally healthy mindset among high school students, this podcast episode is for you!
8 Jul 2020
#4: The Journey to Becoming NAMI's Executive Director with Kathy Forward
Have you ever wanted to know what it's like to work at a nonprofit and dedicate your life to service? What are some challenges or opportunities that come with leading a successful nonprofit like NAMI? Listen in to meet NAMI Santa Clara County's previous Executive Director Kathy Forward and learn about her inspirational journey from being a NAMI volunteer to Executive Director!
26 Jun 2020
#3: Exploring the intersection between faith and mental health with Cindy McCalmont from NAMI Faithnet
What is the relationship between faith and mental health? With more and more people turning to their faith leaders for mental health support during the COVID-19 pandemic, this relationship has become increasingly important. In our third episode of the podcast NAMI Coffee Talks, we interview Cindy McCalmont, the pastoral lead at NAMI Faithnet, to explore the intersection between faith and mental health. NAMI Faithnet provides tools and resources to educate and inspire faith communities about mental illness and the vital role spirituality plays in recovery for many.
10 Jun 2020
#2: Planning NAMIWalks Silicon Valley 2020 with Harold Brown and Gini Mitchem
Will NAMIWalks Silicon Valley still happen? Will it be completely virtual? Can my pet join me in the walk? All of these questions will be answered in this episode as we learn more about NAMIWalks from Harold Brown and Gini Mitchem! Harold Brown is VP of Fundraising on the Board, and he serves as team captain for El Camino Hospital. Gini Mitchem teaches classes at NAMI, and she is a dedicated volunteer who works on planning for NAMIWalks!
6 Jun 2020
#1: Meet the new executive director Rovina Nimbalkar
In our first NAMI coffee talk, share your coffee with NAMI Santa Clara County's new executive director Rovina Nimbalkar! Learn more about the mental health resources offered by NAMI SCC and how NAMI has adapted to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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