Stay in touch: Sonoma County-ENews March 2020

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March 2020 E-News

We are doing our best to keep our community,
staff & volunteers safe, so kindly take note!

Our office is closed but our Warmline is operational, with staff working from home.
To reach the Warmline, call 866-960-6264 or email warmline@namisoco.org.
If you don't reach us directly, please be sure to leave a detailed message and clear contact information: a phone number and/or email address.
We are working on resuming our Support Groups online! If you would like to be notified by email when these groups will meet and to receive an emailed link to participate, contact the Warmline.
All classes are on hold until further notice.
For updates on our programs and services, visit www.namisoco.org or call our Warmline.
Visit the NAMI Resource Library for an extensive list of online support groups and other mental health resources.
Stay safe, stay well.

COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Information & Resources
With Mental Health in Mind

It's hard to sift through the messages and information coming at us. And dealing with day-to-day changes in our community and many "unknowns" is stressful. Remember that the kind of anxiousness that drives us to study for an exam is helpful, while anxiousness that interferes with our sleep or mental health is not. So consider:

Limit your exposure to the news and/or social media. Pay attention to local updates that have an impact on you and what you can to do help protect our community's health and your own.
Follow Sonoma County guidelines on social distancing, hand-washing, etc.
Find ways to connect with others important to you by phone or email.
Follow trusted resources for getting information.
If you have questions or are feeling anxious or distressed, call our Warmline (866-960-6264).

Here are some mental health-related resources that you may find helpful:

NAMI COVID-19 Information and Resource Guide: Includes tips and information on getting through anxiety related to COVID-19, as well as links to online resources and support groups.
World Health Organization COVID-19 Mental Health Considerations: Offers a guide to mental health considerations and terminology.

Meet Daniel H. Gillison, Jr., NAMI's New CEO

Following a nationwide search, NAMI appointed Daniel H. Gillison, Jr., as its new Chief Executive Officer in January of this year. Gillison brings experience in the mental health movement and in both the nonprofit and public sectors.

Previously, Gillison was the head of the American Psychiatric Association Foundation, and before that a leader at the National Association of Counties. He has also worked for Xerox and divisions within Sprint and Nextel Communications. He succeeds as CEO Angela Kimball, who filled the role as Acting CEO following the departure of Mary Giliberti in April 2019.

Read the full press release from NAMI.

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