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NAMI Santa Cruz Expresses Deep Sadness at Horrible Death of Sean Arlt

by via NAMI Santa Cruz
NAMI joins our community in expressing our deepest sadness at the horrible death of Sean Arlt, a beautiful young man who was struggling with a mental illness.
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Our hearts go out to Sean's family, the police and the community. NAMI members who rely on law enforcement are especially shaken. Those who are living with mental illness deserve non-lethal interventions to help in a psychiatric crisis. Very special skills are required when helping a person in an altered state of extreme fear and agitation. Officers deserve the best possible tools and many non-lethal options. We hope for a thorough investigation with clear recommendations that will include best-practice trainings. The community must also address the shortages of care provided by the mental health care system. NAMI expects to be a part of that comprehensive reform process. NAMI will provide further information as this situation progresses.

- NAMI Santa Cruz County Board


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Mission and Vision

NAMI (The National Alliance on Mental Illness) of Santa Cruz County exists to educate, advocate and support those affected by mental illness, their families, friends and our community. ​

Millions of Americans face the day-to-day reality of living with mental illness. We get it. We've been there. We offer help. We offer hope. NAMI embraces people living with mental illness and their families, who are often isolated. We offer understanding and support unique to those who are affected by these conditions.

We know that the path to recovery lies with individual, family and community education, peer and family support, and the promotion of public understanding. Through our free classes we educate families, providers and those living with mental illness, we educate the community through our presentations, tabling, Positive Postcards, Student Leadership Council. We offer support through our Warm Line and Support Groups. We advocate for better and increased access to services for people in our county.
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