NAMI – this is a fundraising ask -Where do you turn if you, a family member, or a friend has been diagnosed or is experiencing mental health symptoms?

Hello!

Please find a cozy spot to read this request for your support.

My name is Sonya and I live in the San Fernando Valley where I work as a licensed mental health therapist and university lecturer. I am an OCD specialist and volunteer at the local homeless service agencies. Advocacy and outreach for people who need help has always been important to me. I have hosted blogs, podcasts, and even have a TikTok (@homelessinLosAngeles). Recently I was elected to the Board of Directors for NAMI SFV.

NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) provides free programs and services (resources, education classes, support groups and advocacy) to anyone whose life has been impacted by a mental health condition.

Where do you turn if you, a family member, or a friend has been diagnosed or is experiencing mental health symptoms? NAMI works to answer this for people in our area. NAMI has chapters across the USA. We collaborate with the larger Los Angeles chapters and are participating in a 5K in May to keep funding out classes and outreach. Find my team: https://www.namiwalks.org/participant/SonyasSquad

I talk about Mental Health stigma and the importance of treatment with my classes. As a mom, as well as a mental health professional, I am especially proud of the NAMI funded education, family support groups and teen suicide prevention trainings. Visit us at www.NAMISFV.org to learn more.

If this is a cause you can support and believe in, please return the enclosed card indicating your interest.

Thank you so much for your support. I realize that there are many excellent organizations seeking donations as well. Your contribution will allow us to meet the ever-growing mental health needs of our community.

Kindly and Sincerely,

Sonya L Keith, LCSW

https://www.namiwalks.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.participant&participantID=523392
Sonya Keith (626) 755-8015