NAMI Tri-Valley

12/10/2025

Today is International Day for Human Rights - an important day to remember that health care is an essential human right, and mental health care access is a critical part of health care.

Learn more about how different factors impact access to care at nami.org/advocacy

12/08/2025

Thank you, Mayor Hu for the shoutout 💙

12/04/2025

We want to say a big THANK YOU to everyone who participated in our campaign! We received over $2,700 in GivingTuesday donations this week! We’re incredibly thankful for all of your love and support. Your donations will directly support our mission to provide free education, support, and resources on mental illness to everyone in the Tri-Valley.

12/02/2025

Today is GivingTuesday – the Global Day of Giving!

GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement unleashing the power of radical generosity. GivingTuesday was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. Since then, it has grown into a year-round global movement that inspires hundreds of millions of people to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity.

NAMI Tri-Valley will be participating in GivingTuesday today and we need your help! By joining the GivingTuesday movement, you’re proving that in times of uncertainty, generosity can bring the whole world together. Your active participation will allow us to further provide free and continuous education, support, resources, and advocacy on mental illness.

Here is how you can participate in GivingTuesday:

1. Give. On December 2nd, go to https://www.namitrivalley.org/donate and give. We are incredibly thankful for any amount of donation. A great big thank you to everyone who has already made a donation!

2. Participate. You can also support NAMI Tri-Valley by signing up to volunteer with our organization or attending any of our general meetings, support groups, classes, and/or workshops.

3. Spread the word. Encourage your friends and family to join you in creating real impact on December 2nd by sharing what our mission means to you and why you support our organization (here are some ideas). Make sure to use the hashtag and tag us so we can share!

Let’s rally together to build stronger communities and support our mission to provide free and continuous education, support, resources, and advocacy on mental illness.

12/01/2025

We hope you had a wonderful and restful Thanksgiving Weekend! Still in the giving mood? NAMI Tri-Valley will be participating in GivingTuesday tomorrow and we need your help! By joining the GivingTuesday movement, you’re proving that in times of uncertainty, generosity can bring the whole world together. Your active participation will allow us to further provide free and continuous education, support, resources, and advocacy on mental illness.

Here is how you can get ready to give:

Mark your calendar for GivingTuesday on Tuesday, December 2nd, 2025.

Give. On December 2nd, go to https://www.namitrivalley.org/donate and give. In addition, you can also support our organization by signing up to volunteer with our organization or attend any of our general meetings, support groups, classes, and/or workshops.

Spread the word. Encourage your friends and family to join you in creating real impact on December 2nd by sharing what our mission means to you and why you support our organization (here are some ideas). Make sure to use the hashtag and tag us so we can share!

Let’s rally together to build stronger communities and support our mission to provide free and continuous education, support, resources, and advocacy on mental illness.

11/25/2025

On Tuesday, December 2nd, 2025, people all around the world are coming together to tap into the power of human connection and strengthen communities and change our world. Will you be one of them?

NAMI Tri-Valley will be participating in GivingTuesday and we need your help!

By joining the GivingTuesday movement, you’re proving that in times of uncertainty, generosity can bring the whole world together. Your active participation will allow us to further provide free and continuous education, support, resources, and advocacy on mental illness.

Here is how you can get ready to give:

1. Mark your calendar for GivingTuesday on Tuesday, December 2nd, 2025.

2. Give. On December 2nd, go to https://www.namitrivalley.org/donate and give. In addition, you can also support our organization by signing up to volunteer with our organization or attend any of our general meetings, support groups, classes, and/or workshops.

3. Spread the word. Encourage your friends and family to join you in creating real impact on December 2nd by sharing what our mission means to you and why you support our organization. Make sure to use the hashtag and tag us so we can share!

Let’s rally together to build stronger communities and support our mission to provide free and continuous education, support, resources, and advocacy on mental illness.

11/11/2025

Today, we are acknowledging Veterans Day. We honor and thank the countless men and women who have served to protect our country. “We don’t know them all, but we owe them all.” — Unknown

If you are a military service member looking for a helpline, contact the Military Helpline at 888-457-4838 or visit militaryhelpline.org.

If you are in crisis, text or call 988 and press 1 for the Veterans Crisis Line, or visit chat.988lifeline.org.

If you're looking for local warmlines, visit nami.org/warmlinedirectory Please note: the NAMI Helpline is closed today.

Visit nami.org/homefront to learn about additional resources for veterans and their families.

Credit: SAMHSA & NAMI

11/10/2025

Tomorrow is our November General Meeting: Ask the Doc with Dr. Kostalnick!

Are you curious about a certain medication? Do you want to know more about a mental health condition? Please join us as NAMI Tri-Valley presents Ask the Doc with Daniel Kostalnick, MD, Psychiatrist. Come prepared to ask Dr. Kostalnick your questions. Please note that Dr. Kostalnick’s information is for educational purposes only and is in no way intended to diagnose.

Dr. Kostalnick is a highly regarded Board Certified Psychiatrist by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology with extensive training and expertise in psychopharmacology and psychotherapy. His practice is in Pleasanton and he treats children, adolescents, and adult patients and families.

Date: Tuesday, November 11, 2025 from 7:00pm to 8:30pm

This presentation will be shown on Zoom only. To participate, please access the following link: https://tinyurl.com/ntvgeneralmeetings2025

For more information, contact admin@namitrivalley.org or 925-344-4480

11/07/2025

We had a splendid time at the annual Tri-Valley NonProfit Alliance Power of Giving Celebration last night 🤩

We were greatly honored to have our Family-to-Family class presented during the TVNPA Grant Recipients Showcase and to be nominated for the Excellence in Impact Under $1 Million award!

We are very proud of our board member Rosemarie Thorne for being nominated for the Unsung Hero award ❤️

11/04/2025

Our General Meeting is happening next week!

Are you curious about a certain medication? Do you want to know more about a mental health condition? Please join us as NAMI Tri-Valley presents Ask the Doc with Daniel Kostalnick, MD, Psychiatrist. Come prepared to ask Dr. Kostalnick your questions. Please note that Dr. Kostalnick’s information is for educational purposes only and is in no way intended to diagnose. Dr. Kostalnick is a highly regarded Board Certified Psychiatrist by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology with extensive training and expertise in psychopharmacology and psychotherapy. His practice is in Pleasanton and he treats children, adolescents, and adult patients and families.

Date: Tuesday, November 11, 2025 from 7:00pm to 8:30pm

This presentation will be shown on Zoom only. To participate, please access the following link: https://tinyurl.com/ntvgeneralmeetings2025

For more information, contact admin@namitrivalley.org or 925-344-4480

10/22/2025

Are you curious about a certain medication? Do you want to know more about a mental health condition? Please join us as NAMI Tri-Valley presents Ask the Doc with Daniel Kostalnick, MD, Psychiatrist. Come prepared to ask Dr. Kostalnick your questions. Please note that Dr. Kostalnick’s information is for educational purposes only and is in no way intended to diagnose. Dr. Kostalnick is a highly regarded Board Certified Psychiatrist by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology with extensive training and expertise in psychopharmacology and psychotherapy. His practice is in Pleasanton and he treats children, adolescents, and adult patients and families.

Date: Tuesday, November 11, 2025 from 7:00pm to 8:30pm

This presentation will be shown on Zoom only. To participate, please access the following link: https://tinyurl.com/ntvgeneralmeetings2025

For more information, contact admin@namitrivalley.org or 925-344-4480

10/13/2025

Our October General Meeting is happening tomorrow at 7:00pm!!

During our October General Meeting, we will have Neisha Becton, M.A., CEO of Pathways to Wellness Medication Clinic speak on how to advocate and access care for yourself or a loved one. She will share practical tips on how to navigate the system, advocate for your needs, and connect with resources that support both the individual and their families.

As the co-founder and Executive Leader of Pathways to Wellness, established in 1999, Neisha has been instrumental in providing comprehensive mental health services in the Bay Area. Pathways to Wellness is a Community-Based Organization that offers Psychiatric Evaluation/ Assessments, Medication Management, Therapy, and Case Management.

Her work has earned her numerous awards, including the Outstanding African-American Entrepreneur Award, the Alameda County Mental Health Board Community Service Award, and the National Leadership Award. Neisha is dedicated to raising mental health awareness and advocating for underserved and marginalized communities by enhancing client care and ensuring access to quality services.

Date: Tuesday, October 14th, 2025 - 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

This presentation will be on Zoom only.
To join this meeting, please access the following link:
https://tinyurl.com/ntvgeneralmeetings2025

For more information, contact admin@namitrivalley.org or 925-344-4480