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National Alliance on Mental Illness
Pomona Valley Affiliate
October Newsletter 2025
Helpline: (909) 399-0305
Available 9am to 9pm
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Family Support Group is here to connect you with families and friends who also have a loved one in their life that is suffering from a mental illness.
We are here to support you!
We are in this together!
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El Grupo de Apoyo familiar esta aquí para conectarte con familias y amistades de personas que sufren de una enfermedad de salud mental.
Estamos aquí para apoyarte!
Juntos se puede!
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Every 1st Tuesday of the Month
Cada primer martes del mes
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ENGLISH GROUP
WHEN:
October 7, 2025
6:15pm - 7:30pm
WHERE:
Claremont United Church
of Christ
233 Harrison Ave
Claremont CA, 91711
Upper Room - Upstairs
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GRUPO EN ESPANOL
CUANDO:
7 de Octubre de 2025
6:15pm - 7:30pm
DONDE:
Claremont United Church
of Christ
233 Harrison Ave
Claremont CA, 91711
En el "Library"
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3rd Tuesdays of the every month
October 21, 2025
6:15pm - 7:30pm
Claremont United Church of Christ
233 Harrison Ave
Claremont CA, 91711
Room 208 - Upstairs
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3rd Wednesdays of every month
Cada tercer miércoles del mes
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English Group
October 15, 2025
7pm- 8:30pm
Location:
Holy Name of Mary Catholic Church
724 E Bonita Ave,
San Dimas, CA 91773
Faith Formation (FF) Room 204-205
Here are the dates for 2025:
October 15, 2025
November 19, 2025
December 17, 2025
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Grupo en Español
Octubre 15, 2025
7pm- 8:30pm
Lugar:
Holy Name of Mary Catholic Church
724 E Bonita Ave,
San Dimas, CA 91773
Faith Formation (FF) Room 204-205
Próximas fechas para 2025:
Octubre 15, 2025
Noviembre 19, 2025
Diciembre 17, 2025
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PEER SUPPORT
GROUPS - CONNECTION
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NAMI Connection is a recovery support group program that offers respect, understanding, encouragement and hope. This group is a confidential and safe support group for adults living with mental health issues.
NAMI Connection groups are:
- Free and confidential
- Held weekly for 90 minutes
- Designed to connect, encourage, and support participants using a structured support group model
- Led by trained facilitators living in recovery themselves
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IN PERSON
WHEN:
1st and 3rd Friday of every month
6:30pm – 8:00pm
WHERE:
United Church of Christ
233 Harrison Ave, corner of Harvard – 2nd floor in the
Upper Room
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VIRTUAL
WHEN:
2nd and 4th or 5th Friday of every month
6:30pm – 8:00pm
WHERE:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/628987619
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NAMI education classes and training programs are held throughout the year. Class seating is limited and fill quickly. Training programs are offered upon availability. Please fill out this contact form to be notified when registration for classes become available or for training program availability.
Sign-up on namipv.org for class notifications!
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"Do you have a loved one living with a mental health condition? Do you have questions about how to support, communicate with and advocate for them? Are you looking for connection with other family members like you? Join us for our next Family to Family class at NAMI Pomona Valley!
For more info and registration contact Kyoni
kyoni@namipv.org or call/text (909) 258-9864
An 8 week course for family members and caregivers of individuals afflicted with severe mental illness, such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and major depression. Teachers are trained family members guided by a curriculum prepared and regularly updated by the national offices of NAMI. The course covers research to date on causes of mental illness, plus treatment and recovery programs as well as communication and coping skills.
Other classes
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Join us for a NAMI Fundraiser!
El Ranchero Fundraiser - Friday October 24th - 4pm-10pm
Bring your friends and family for a delicious meal, and a portion of your bill will be donated to support NAMI Pomona Valley, supporting mental health education, support, and education in our community.
Mention NAMI or show this flyer when you order.
Every bite makes a difference—together we can create hope and change!
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Light of Life Fundraiser
Light of Life is a student-run business operating through the
University of La Verne. Founded by a group of 6 college students, Light of Life is an aromatherapy candle business with a clear mission in mind: Light of Life operates as a nonprofit — 100% of proceeds are donated to a mental health charity called the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI).
The team chose to partner with this charity because they feel that their values closely align and they hope to use their brand as a vehicle to expand
NAMI’s impact. Order now!
Contact Us: lightoflifelv25@gmail.com
Phone : 661-634-5694
Instagram: @lightoflife.lv
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Looking for a Job? Contact Pomona Jobs project!
FREE 4-week program
- One on one Sessions
- Professional resumes
- Tips and mock interviews
- Learn about worker's rights
- Job recommendations
Heidi Carranza *Bilingual: English/Spanish
hcarranza@latinolatinaroundtable.org
909-542-5080
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- Te sientes preocupada por tu hijo o hija?
- Quisieras ayudar pero no sabes como?
- Crees que si tuvieras recursos a la mano todo seria diferente?
Te invitamos a tomarnos un café y conversar sobre estos temas, relacionados a la salud mental :
Café y Conversación!
Día: Sabado 15 de Noviembre
Hora de 10:00am a 12:00pm
Lugar: Holy Name of Mary, FF206
724 E Bonita Ave, San Dimas CA 91773
Para más información puedes comunicarte al:
(626) 374-0656 con Mireya
o enviar un correo electrónico a: espanol@namipv.org
Mesa de Recursos, Testimonios y más
Tenemos tu lugar reservado!
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October Art and Recovery Classes
We invite you to join us as we create art and foster healing together. Our FREE art classes are designed for individuals experiencing mental illness, PTSD, or suicidal thoughts, offering a safe and supportive space to explore creativity and connect with others. Classes will be located at the Alliance Community Cultural Center in Downtown Pomona!
Class Dates: October 7th and 21st
Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Location: Pomona, CA
Spots are limited (12–15 participants max)
to keep things small and intentional.
To reserve yours email joshua@saintremy.org
Let’s make art and heal together.
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Podcasts & Webinars
NAMI Podcasts and Webinars are for people interested in learning more about mental health. Listen in to learn more about personal stories of hope and recovery, expert advice and research, and strategies for ending stigma and living well.
You can find additional episodes of this NAMI podcast and others
Podcast & Webinar Link
Hope Starts With Us :
Healing & Harmony in American Indians Communities
Episode 81
In this episode, guest host Stephanie Robertson, Director of Mental Health Equity Innovation, is joined by Mechelle Negrete, NAMI’s Manager of American Indian Mental Health Community Outreach. They discuss their experiences with mental health, how they became mental health advocates, barriers to care for American Indian communities, what change they hope to see, and more.
You can find additional episodes of this NAMI podcast and others at nami.org/podcast.
Podcast Link
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California Department of Public Health
Research Study
The CA Department of Public Health is conducting research to (a) better understand the potential impacts of social media and mental health among youth/children and (b) develop recommendations for supporting youth well-being in digital spaces.
As part of this research, we are conducting 60-minute Key Informant Interviews with individuals who have relevant expertise, lived experience, or professional insight into this topic. We are currently recruiting parents of children ages 13 to 26 to participate. A stipend will be provided for participation.
If you are interested in participating, please fill out this short survey >>>
>>>> screening survey.
For any questions, contact shauna.simon@cdph.ca.gov.
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Become a Member and Help fight Stigma!
NAMI Membership Dues:
Are you Current? Donations and membership are actually tax deductible!
Household Membership $60.00
Individual Membership $40.00
Open Doors Membership $ 5.00
Membership benefits include:
- Our flagship magazine, The NAMI Advocate
- Membership with NAMI National, NAMI California, and our Pomona Valley Affiliate
- Voting privileges
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Discounts at the NAMI Store and on registration at the NAMI National Convention
- Access to all the information and features on the NAMI.org website and more
CLICK HERE - Become a member or gift a membership today!
NAMI National is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization and your donation is tax-deductible within the guidelines of U.S. law. To claim a donation as a deduction on your U.S. taxes, please keep your email donation receipt as your official record. We'll send it to you upon successful
completion of your donation.
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Interested in Advocacy?
Want to get involved with mental health advocacy in Los Angeles County? NAMI Greater Los Angeles County (GLAC) can help you get started!
Visit NAMIPV.org/County-Advocacy
You will learn about:
· NAMI GLAC’s vision and public policy priorities
· The monthly General & Criminal Justice Advocacy Committee meeting
· Los Angeles County, State, and National advocacy actions
· CARE Act, CARE Court, and SB43
· Advocacy-focused webinar recordings
· How you can become an advocacy subject matter expert
You can also sign up here to receive NAMI GLAC advocacy alters.
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Connect with Hope - Warmline
Whether you need emotional support, help finding resources, or just a moment of connection,
NAMI GLAC's Connect with Hope Warmline is here for you.
Our Certified Peer Support Specialists provide free, confidential, empathetic support which honors your journey and empowers you to find hope & healing.
📅 Hours: Mon. - Fri. 10 AM - 8 PM and Saturday, 10 AM - 2 PM
📞 Phone: (818) 208-1801
💌 Email: Hope@NAMIGLAC.org
💻 Web: NAMIGLAC.org/ Warmline
🗣️ ¡Hablamos español! Marque
(818) 208-1801 y presione #2.
Conoce Especialista Elizabeth aquí
No matter your background or where you are in your mental health journey, you’ll find a welcoming voice ready to support you on the Connect with
Hope Warmline!
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Peer Support Specialist
Let NAMI Greater Los Angeles County (GLAC) help you take your first step into a paid or volunteer role supporting the mental health of your fellow Los Angeles residents by earning your Peer Support Specialist Training Certification!
Peer Support Specialists https://www.samhsa.gov/technical-assistance/brss-tacs/peer-support-worker leverage their own lived experiences living with or supporting someone with a mental health and/or substance use challenge to provide support to others experiencing similar challenges.
Your lived experiences can help break down barriers and offer a level of validation, understanding, and acceptance not found in other professional relationships.
Learn more and sign up at NAMIGLAC.org/PSS
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If you have any questions please feel free
to call the NAMI Pomona Valley Helpline: (909) 399-0305
Available 9am to 9pm
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!!Volunteers Needed!!
Volunteers are integral to the success of NAMI Pomona Valley.
We are currently looking for:
Helpline Volunteers
In person/ Info Table/ Community Volunteers
Peer presenter Volunteers
More details about peer presenters click here
Please fill out this form if you are interested: VOLUNTEER FORM
You may also contact the office for more details.
Phone: (909) 625-2383
Email: admin@namipv.org
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