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Our Next General Meeting!
"Self-Care for Caregivers" Presented by : Nicole Steward MSW Nicole is a social worker (MSW), homeless/foster youth liaison, and a certified yoga instructor with a focus on community engagement, public education, and trauma-informed yoga. Nicole believes that being a caregiver has its rewards and challenges. For many of us, as we care for others, we carry much of their struggle within us, which can cause burnout. Her presentation will share information on how we carry the needs of others in…
Peninsula Temple Sholom “Let’s Talk Mental Health” Session 3
In the Jewish world, we don’t do enough to discuss mental illness. It still holds incredible stigma, and we are scared to utter certain words aloud (depression, panic, bipolar, breakdown, schizophrenia…) for fear of permanently labeling ourselves or others. We have no problem sharing our stories about struggles with weight issues, heart disease, or diabetes, but very few are brave enough to share their own experiences with mental illness. Thus, anyone who is suffering, suffers alone. -Rabbi Marci N. Bellows…
NAMIWalks Silicon Valley! Join Us
As NAMIWalks turns Sweet 17, we invite you to take part in NAMI'S largest and most successful mental health awareness and fundraising event in the country! When you walk with NAMIWalks Silicon Valley, you join the movement to raise awareness of mental illness and raise funds for our mission to help individuals and families right here in San Mateo County. On Saturday, September 21, 2019 nearly 1000 walkers with shared values about mental health, stigma, recovery and our rights to…