Resources & Further Information

If you haven't connected with your local NAMI Chapter you will want to.  From local support groups, to hotlines staffed by family members to guide you through the process, this organization exists to help you.  Search NAMI and your county to link to your local chapter.

Bill AB1424 passed in order to require family input and background to be considered when evaluating your loved one for an involuntary hold (5150).  Please click here to read NAMI's description of this form, as well as associated links below for your county specific form. If you do not see your county listed for Bay Area, they do not have a specific county specific form and you can click the link above.

Santa Clara County

San Mateo County

Alameda County

This fantastic and informative podcast is hosting by three moms who have sons with schizophrenia.  Together they battle relevant topics that any family member (or clinician) can benefit from learning about.  Check them out here.

Santa Clara County just joined other Bay Area counties in having an active CARE Court.  This model allows family members and community members to file petitions, requesting that an individual be offered voluntary mental health services.  If the individual refuses, they can be evaluated for court mandated care.  Santa Clara has an outreach & engagement team that can answer your questions & even come out to casually talk to your loved one.  Check out more information here.  

Voices of Recovery San Mateo County is a fantastic community resource providing education, wellness, advocacy, and support for those seeking long-term recovery from alcohol and other drugs.  They have wellness groups (including WRAP-Wellness Recovery Action Plan), support groups, and are open to friends and allies of those in recovery.  Check them out here.