The held its annual conference in Newport Beach, CA on May 31 - June 1, 2019. This conference was a huge milestone for the NAMI CA organization, as it celebrated 40 years of providing statewide work in California.

“NAMI is a promise we’ve kept for the last 40 years, that has carried our dreams to unimaginable heights and will carry us even higher. NAMI will be here tomorrow, and every tomorrow to come until we live in a world where we can all live the lives we deserve with all the potential within us,” Jessica Cruz, MPA/HS Chief Executive Officer NAMI California said in a letter to conference attendees.

This year, ��ͷ��app’s Sarah Nudel and Robin Weintraub were chosen to present on the Behavioral Health Court Model (BHC). BHC is a specific type of program designed to serve individuals who have mental health needs and are involved with the criminal justice system.

��ͷ��app also had a booth staffed with friendly employees who were able to provide helpful resources to peers, families, and community members.

We are always proud to support the NAMI branches and events in our communities. Thank you for all of your hard work, and we’ll see you in 2020!

A few weeks ago, we shared with you that ��ͷ��app leader and Redwood Place administrator, Cliff Morrison, was recognized at the for his efforts as part of a team who established the first dedicated AIDS wing in the country at the San Francisco General Hospital during the epidemic in the 80s.

This week, we’re proud to share with you that the film, , is gaining even more publicity. Plus, you can soon see it for yourself.

��ͷ��app’s Cliff Morrison and Actress Elizabeth Chambers at LA Pride 2019.

The documentary premiered at the event on June 7. Cliff had the honor of walking the red carpet with actress Elizabeth Chambers, and gave an interview with Halle Berry for Access Hollywood.

What could be more fun than that? Cliff chose ��ͷ��app’s own VP of Operations, David Heffron and David’s husband, to attend the event.

“I still can’t believe that the message of this film has caught on everywhere it has been seen,” Cliff said.

Want to catch the flick yourself? We have good news. 5B hits select theaters nationwide on June 14th. To celebrate the premiere, Cliff will be on the Today Show that morning with actress Julianne Moore.

Additionally, 30% of net proceeds earned from the film will be donated to (RED)’s Global Fund .

To find 5B in a theater near you, click .

The cast of the documentary at LA Pride 2019.

5B Awards

Entertainment

• Non-fiction Film: Over 30 minutes – Grand Prix (Top Prize!) 

Film Craft

• Direction – Gold Lion

• Editing – Silver Lion

Health & Wellness

• Corporate Image & Communication: Film – Silver Lion

• Corporate Image & Communication: Film Craft: Direction – Shortlisted

Film

• Local Brand – Shortlisted

• Social Behaviour & Cultural Insight – Shortlisted

5B Press Coverage

NBC OUT / NBC News THINK

Global Citizen

SHOOT Online

AdWeek

AdAge

 The Drum

 Windy City Times

Working Nurse