11 a.m., August 23, 2026
Join us this Sunday, either in person or online, as we discuss Help for a Person in Distress.
How to get help for yourself or assist a person in distress
Barbara St Clair will join us in person Sunday. You can join us, too, either in person or online,
as we discuss mental health and how to get help for a person in distress.
In her 30-minute presentation, topics include:
- What is Mental Health?
- Facts and Figures
- Mental Health Distress and Mental Illness
- Signs to Recognize
- Impact of Culture
- Impact of Stigma
- How to get help for yourself or assist a person in distress
- Treatment and Recovery
- Free Resources Available in Santa Clara County
For over 20 years, Barb has worn many hats at National Alliance for the Mentally Ill-Santa Clara County.
She has facilitated education classes, support groups and coordinated multiple programs.
Retired in 2022 after 45 years in technical sales, she is excited to be working in an outreach role expanding the NAMI programs within Santa Clara County.
Barb is a family member of NAMI-SCC whose son, John lived with schizophrenia for 25 years.
Founded in 1975 as the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill,
NAMI works to achieve equitable services and treatment for more than 15 million Americans living with mental illnesses and their families.
NAMI-SCC, the largest NAMI affiliate in California has worked in Santa Clara County for over 50 years
providing support, education and advocacy to help individuals and families living with mental health conditions.
📍 Attend in Person
Join fellow Humanists in the Old Mill Clubhouse, 49 Showers Dr, Mountain View, CA 94040. Lunch will be served after the forum. We request a $10 donation.
🎙 Attend Online
Also, we will continue to present our forums on Zoom. To join and be able to ask questions and make comments, click here.
No password is needed — our host will admit you from the waiting room. Joining the meeting via the link will download and install the Zoom app on your desktop computer (if it’s not already installed), and then take you to the meeting. You can also install the Zoom app on your computer or smartphone, and then enter:
Meeting ID: 816 5389 0712
Passcode: 250634
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