NAMI California Program Support Application - Please contact thao@namica.org for any questions. 

Background: 
 
The National Alliance on Mental Illness-California (NAMI-CA) is the statewide affiliate of the country’s largest mental health advocacy organization, the National Alliance on Mental Illness. We are the leading organization of individuals working with mutual respect to provide help, hope and health for those affected by mental illness.
 
Our 19,000 members and 62 affiliates include many people living with serious mental illnesses, their families, and supporters. As the state’s grassroots voice on mental illness, NAMI California advocates on their behalf, providing education and support to both its members and the broader community.
 
NAMI California’s Educational Programs help individuals and family members gain critical knowledge and skills for living successfully with mental illness. Our support groups, provided through affiliates, offer invaluable connections to peers and family members who understand the challenges of living with mental illness.
 
About the Program Class/Support Group and Presentation Support Opportunity:
 
With funding awarded from the Mental Health Oversight and Accountability Commission, NAMI California seeks to support engagement and program development through program support opportunities. This would help organizations across the state to conduct classes/support groups that reach family members or loved ones of those with a mental health condition. NAMI Affiliates can apply for the following program support opportunities:

- Family to Family Class (12 week class)- $1,500.00
- Family Support Group Meetings ( 6 meetings)- $750.00 
- Basics Class (6-week class)- $750.00 
- Professionals Presentations- $275.00 (per presentation) 
- Mental Health 101 Presentations- $275.00 (per presentation) 

Eligible applicants include NAMI Affiliates and active NAMI Members (who work closely with their affiliates). NAMI Affiliates that are re-affiliated or in the process will be given higher consideration.
 
Note: All applicants are required to attend a  mandatory information webinar training in order to be considered for program support. Questions will be answered during the discussion of the requirements for the program support including reporting and technical assistance. 
 

Timeline and Application Process:

·         Friday, November 2, 2018: Completed applications due by 5 p.m.

·         Monday, November 12, 2018: Award Announcements. 

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* 1. Affiliate/Organization Name: 

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* 2. Main Contact Person Name: 

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* 3. Main Contact Email Address:

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* 4. Main Contact Phone Number: 

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* 5. Contact for Program Coordinator (if different): (name, title, phone number, email address)

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* 6. Organization Overview: Briefly describe your organization's mission, how long it has served the community, examples of your work in the areas of mental health education, programming, outreach and/or advocacy. (250 word max)

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* 7. Insurance : Does your organization maintain general liability insurance? If so, please indicate the insurance limit. If not, please type 'no'. (An answer of no will not disqualify your application, but your organization may be required to obtain insurance.)

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* 8. Program Support Selection: Please select the Programs you plan to implement in your county and will need support for:

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* 9. Population Demographics: Please describe the demographics of the population you expect to serve with the program support. Check all that apply:

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* 10. Geographic Focus : What counties will your program(s) serve?

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* 11. Number Served : Please state the total number of individuals you expect to reach directly through classes/meetings. 

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* 12. PROGRAM OVERVIEW: Please describe how you propose to use the program support, addressing the following questions:  

1) Who will be involved in implementing/running the program in your area?
3) What is your timeline for implementation?

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* 13. PROGRAM IMPACT: 

Outcomes, Impact and evaluation

Please describe, as specifically as possible, the outcomes you expect the class/support groups to produce and the overall impact you expect the training will achieve. Explain how you will measure and evaluate your success. (250 words maximum)

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* 14. COLLABORATIONS:

Partnerships

Who are you collaborating with to implement the class/support groups? Please specify the name of the organization/entity/group and why you have partnered? (Ex. to reach a larger audience, to work together in recruitment, share resources, etc.)

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* 15. PROGRAM IMPACT:

Connection to Community 

Please explain how the classes/support groups would connect with and advance the needs of your community. (150 words maximum)

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* 16. PROGRAM IMPACT:

Lasting Benefits

Given that this is a one time program support opportunity, please explain how future programs will be supported in the future, or how a one-time program support opportunity might produce lasting benefits (150 words maximum)

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* 17. BUDGET INFORMATION:

Program Expenses

Please list all projected program expenses, including amounts. Examples of allowable expenses include, but are not limited to: facilitator/teacher stipends, venue, food for participants, manuals, outreach and promotion, etc.

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