Instructional Support Services

Stanislaus County High School Clubs

NAMI on Campus High School Clubs are student-led clubs that raise mental health awareness and reduce stigma on campus through peer-led activities and education.  Student leaders in Stanislaus County High Schools are empowered to learn about mental health and how to be wellness-advocates on campus.  

The Club is open to all students-those with mental health conditions, those with family members with a condition, or students who are interested in a profession in the field of mental health, social work and advocacy.

Together, with NAMI we provide education, advocacy and support to raise public awareness to improve the lives of people with mental illness and their families.

Through a proven model of collaboration and cooperation, NCHS Clubs in Stanislaus County encompass an innovative community portal for planning and implementation.  Through this unique approach Stanislaus County NCHS clubs organize outreach and advocacy activities, create a supportive network for information sharing, coordinating student-led activities, campus events and rallies, contest and numerous county-wide events.  

• Educate and increase the awareness of students, teachers, faculty, and school administration about mental health and wellness

• Offer support to students who are living with mental illness

• Provide information about school and community resources

• Encourage people to recognize early signs of mental illness

• Encourage students who are having mental health issues to get help

• Work to end the stigma that surrounds mental illness

• Create an inclusive, safe, and supportive school environment

• Let students know there is help available if they need it

How to Start a Club:

Click here to download the NCHS Information Packet

Once you’ve reviewed the NCHS Info Packet, complete the Online Interest Form to let NAMI California know you would like to form a club!

NAMI California will receive your completed Interest Form and connect you to our Stanislaus County Office of Education NAMI on Campus community.  Clubs must attend an Orientation Webinar prior to submitting their Online Club Application.  The Stanislaus County Office of Education (SCOE) will help coordinate the Orientation training with NAMI CA, and include you in the county-wide collaboration.  You'll begin receiving our local NAMI on Campus Club's monthly newsletter and be invited to attend our Advisor trainings.

• A group of at least 4 students (with at least 50% being in class levels besides senior)
• An adult Advisor that is committed to helping lead the club, is comfortable talking about mental health and is on-campus during school hours
• The approval of your school principal
• The approval of your local NAMI Affiliate (SCOE will help connect you during this process)
• Register for a NCHS Training-you can attend after submitting application, you just need to show that you will attend.
• Confirmation that your school has distributed the Parent Mental Health Awareness Letter or NCHS Parent Information Flyer via school website, parent newsletter or mailing.

Once your Online Club Application is completed, you can turn it into NAMI California for review. We'll take a look and make sure everything is there and you will be notified that your Club has been approved! NAMI California will send you Advisor and Student Manuals, and get your New Club Training scheduled.

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