Nami California

“The authorized number of directors shall be as set by resolution of the Directors, but not less than twelve (12) or more than thirteen (13). Each Director shall hold office for a term of three (3) years and until his successor shall have been elected and qualified. No Director shall serve more than two (2) full consecutive terms. Any former Director may serve again after an absence of one (1) year. A partial term is not counted towards the two full consecutive terms. The Board of Directors shall be NAMI California members and consist of at least seventy fiver (75) percent persons who have or have had mental illness, or parents or other relatives of persons with a mental illness.”

“All NAMI California Members in good standing (Membership Dues current) are eligible to vote. One vote may be cast per membership. Manner of Voting: Election ballots for the NAMI California Board of Directors may be cast by members of record as of the meeting date in three ways: - Electronically - By authorizing the Board of Directors to vote by Proxy - Cumulative voting shall not be permittedQuorum: Ten (10%) percent of the Members of the corporation shall constitute a Quorum for the transaction of NAMI California business at a meeting of the members. Appointment of Board Members if no meeting by Quorum is achieved: Newly created directorships resulting from an increase in the number of directors and vacancies occurring in the Board for any reason my be filled by a vote of a majority of the Directors then in office. A director elected to fill a vacancy caused by resignation, death or removal shall be elected to hold office for the unexpired term of the Director's predecessor.”

“Board of Directors hold four meetings a year including the annual meeting to determine new Board Members. Board actions including all resolutions and motions are decided at these meetings and at notices board conference calls held between meetings.”

“Form 990 is prepared by a firm of certified public accountants and is reviewed by the NAMI California senior management team. Form 990 is subsequently reviewed and approved by the Finance Committee prior to filing.”

“Potential conflicts of interest are brought to the attention of the Board of Directors by the Chief Executive Officer, other Members of the Board of Directors and Affiliate Members. Additionally Board of Directors must sign a conflict of interest policy.”

“Compensation policy requires annual review of the performance and compensation (including benefits). The Executive Committee will use comparable date from the Northern California Nonprofit Organizations' annual compensation and benefits survey or other outside compensation consultants to determine salary and benefits. The Board of Directors then approves the annual evaluation and salary adjustment. Compensation policy for Chief Executive Officer requires annual review of the performance and compensation (including benefits).”

“The following documents will be made available to the general public upon request at the administration offices: IRS Form 1023, NAMI California governing documents, conflict of interest policy, annual audit report.”

“OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: NAMI California Criminal Justice Programs include Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) to increase positive outcomes between city police and the homeless community, persons with mental health needs and high-risk youth populations; inmate rehabilitation and re-entry program that provides services to link offenders to a range of community-based, rehabilitation services that include mental health care; and inmate health and mental health program. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: NAMI California has 52 Affiliates throughout the state of California. Each of the affiliates has different needs based on its size, location, and availability of community resources. Each of the affiliates holds regular meetings, offers education and support programs for families and consumers, and provides different types of community education (Speaker's Bureau, Educational Material, etc.). In addition, each affiliate offers other education programs based on where it is located, its size (from 10 to approximately 500 members), its existing community resources, and the resources available to the affiliate. In order to appropriately support the affiliates, it is essential that NAMI California supports what the affiliate are doing and assists them, whenever possible, in carrying out their goals. NAMI California, therefore, offers a range of programs and services that every affiliate may elect to provide at a local level. NAMI California is very active in seeking funding to make all programs available to every affiliate. NAMI Peer-to-Peer Recovery Education:This course offers people with mental illness information that will assist them in learning how to "live well with mental illness." The nine-week program uses a combination of lecture, interactive exercises and structured group process to promote awareness, provide information, and offer opportunities to reflect on the impact of mental illness as it expresses itself uniquely through each participant's life. The curriculum includes comprehensive information on the biological bases of mental illness; personal and interpersonal awareness; effectiveness and coping skills; relapse prevention; and information on addictions, spirituality, and basic self care. This course is available in Spanish. NAMI Family-to-Family education:This course places emphasis on family healing, providing insights into and resolution of the profound distress experienced by families and their close relatives as they struggle to cope with serious and persistent mental illness. The 12-week curriculum offers a wide range of information about mental illness, and assists caregivers in understanding how the experience of living with mental illness affects their family member. this course is available in Spanish.NAMI California is also working to increase use of technology for registration, participation data management, and seminar evaluation which will in turn increase training, education and support opportunities for families. NAMI Support Groups:The NAMI Support group model offers a set of key structures and group processes for facilitators to use in common support group scenarios, Facilitator training is available; however, affiliates are not required to receive this specific training in order to provide support groups at the local level.NAMI on Campus High School (NCHS):Clubs are student-led clubs that raise mental health awareness and reduce stigma on campus through peer led activities and education. Student leaders will be empowered with toolkits, material, templates, and resources to make running the club a fun and educational process.NAMI Provider Education:This program is designed for mental health service providers and their staff and is co-taught by consumers, professionals, and family members. This 10-week course presents a penetrating, subjective view of family and consumer experiences to providers and line staff at public agencies who work directly with people with severe and persistent mental illness. The co”