Below are more resources to help you run your club. Please let your NSO/NA contacts know if there are additional resources that your club could use to successfully raise awareness and provide support on campus.
NAMI Resources
Infographics
Fact sheets on mental health conditions and statistics
Club Leadership and Operation Videos
Intro to NAMI On Campus
In this short video, we’ll review the main structure of NAMI On Campus.
Being a NAMI On Campus Leader
Part 1
Part 2
New and returning NOC Student Leaders will be able to learn more about what it means to be a mental health leader on campus and how to best support their club operation and members in this two-part series. In this video, we will cover the following topics:
- Responsibilities of a NOC Club Leader
- How to best communicate with other club leaders, advisors, and club members
- Importance of Language in Mental Health
- Running Club Meetings
- Succession Planning
Planning the First Three Months
This video is for clubs who are just starting out or need a reset plan. We will cover multiple aspects of what it takes to get your club running. In this video, we will cover:
- Importance of Presence and Connections on Campus
- Planning Meetings
- Recruitment
- Working with Administration
- Making Goals
Strengthening Partnerships
Being an advocate for mental health can be a challenging road, but strengthening your partnerships on and off campus will support you in sharing your message. In this video, we will review the following strategies:
- Developing Your Elevator Pitch
- Partnering with Faculty and Staff on Campus
- Partnering with Existing Organizations on Campus
- Bring in Outside Partners
Planning Events
Planning events can be a challenge at first, but after watching this video you should have a better idea of where to begin. In this video we will cover:
- Importance of Campus-wide Events
- Assessing Needs and Capacity
- Deciding Events
- Scheduling
- Assigning Tasks
- Importance of Flexibility
Facilitating Difficult Discussions
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
A big part of NOC is connecting and talking about mental health. Although the main focus of your club is education and advocacy, there may be times when you may need to step in and support a club member or shift the conversation in a less activating or triggering direction. In this video, you will learn strategies on how to navigate difficult conversations that may arise within your club.
- Importance of Language in Mental Health
- Establishing Boundaries and Procedures
- What Does it Mean to be Activated or Triggered?
- De-escalation and Redirection
- Providing Resources
NAMI California NAMI On Campus High School (NCHS) Pilot Materials
If you have any questions regarding the NAMI California materials, please reach out to nchs@namica.org.
Publications
The Healthy Minds Study - Student Survey
The Healthy Minds Network’s annual web-based survey study examining mental health, service utilization, and related issues among undergraduate and graduate students.
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Order free mental health publications
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Order free mental health publications
NAMI College Guide
This guide - made BY students FOR students - was made to help you navigate some of the life changes that come with heading off to college.
NAMI Teen and Young Adult HelpLine Resource Directory
A collection of different mental health resources for teens and young adults.
Youth and Young Adult NAMI Blog Posts
Mental Health Videos
Mental Health and Young Adults
Information on where and how young adults can find support for themselves or others
ADHD & Bipolar: Signs at a Young Age
Tessa Brooks shares her mental health journey as a child and young adult experiencing early signs of ADHD and bipolar.
Josh Wolf: It's Ok to Not Be Ok
Josh Wolf is a suicide survivor turned Kona Ironman and mental health advocate. The path forward both mentally and physically remains one more hour, one more day, one more step, one more pedal stroke.
More videos can be found on NAMI's YouTube Channel.