OSYM COLLABORATIVE

WHAT: A community collaborative to coordinate and provide resources information and education to our community on mental health issues through outreach and quarterly conferences. To develope trained peer facilitated supervised support groups for our youth ranging from ages 13 up to 25. Why: This age group is the typical time where serious mental health issues unfold. At this time, there is a great need for both public and private mental health and behavioral health service delivery providers to work together with our academic, criminal justice system to best serve these youth, their familis and educators. Therefore NAMI Kern County, a grassroots volunteer organization will provide the proven leader ship and enthusiasm to bring all interested and commited stakedholders to see this project be successfull. For more information contact Russ Sempell MFT 661-303-1416 russmft@aol.com

Wednesday, May 26, 2010

OSYM Graduate 2010



Marley Robin Ramirez is our OSYM graduate for 2010. Marley is an outspoken advocate for Mental Health and is a walking example for her peers, as well as an inspiration to others. She has had many opportunities to share her story in the community. July 3, 2010 she will be traveling to Washington DC to NAMI National Convention, along with several other OSYM members to speak out on Mental Health. We are proud of you Marley, Congratulations!
Posted by NAMI Kern County's at 9:37 PM

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