NAMI Coffee Talks

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/​

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'!

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!

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!

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!

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.

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!

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.