REAL Mental Health Initiative (MHI) Celebrates 10 Years!

Explore our 2024 Program Season

Ten years ago, Rabbi Stacy gave a Kol Nidre Sermon in which she shared that Robin Williams’ death by suicide gave her the bravery to share openly that her step-father, too, had taken his own life. This was also the sermon that launched the REAL Mental Health Initiative program in our community. In honor of this past decade, we are excited to announce our 2024 season, with a hallmark speaker series, and new programs and support groups for all ages and backgrounds.
See below for more on our new season!

ThursdayThu, 21 NovNovember, 2024

REAL Support for People with Chronic Illness

Thursday, Nov 21st 2:00p to 3:00pJoin others in a safe place to explore living well with chronic pain or illness. We’ll focus on the spiritual terrain of our lives, sharing stories of courage and perseverance as we learn from one another.

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TuesdayTue, 3 DecDecember, 2024

REAL Parent Support

Tuesday, Dec 3rd 7:00p to 9:00pThis monthly group is open to all parents of teens, young adults, and adult children. We support parents as they navigate mental health challenges, the struggles on the way to independent adulthood, and other challenges. Join us to connect, support one another, and share strategies for self-care. Meets first Tuesday of each month. Email MHI to receive the Zoom link.

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ThursdayThu, 19 DecDecember, 2024

REAL Support for People with Chronic Illness

Thursday, Dec 19th 2:00p to 3:00pJoin others in a safe place to explore living well with chronic pain or illness. We’ll focus on the spiritual terrain of our lives, sharing stories of courage and perseverance as we learn from one another.

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TuesdayTue, 7 JanJanuary, 2025

REAL Parent Support

Tuesday, Jan 7th 7:00p to 9:00pThis monthly group is open to all parents of teens, young adults, and adult children. We support parents as they navigate mental health challenges, the struggles on the way to independent adulthood, and other challenges. Join us to connect, support one another, and share strategies for self-care. Meets first Tuesday of each month. Email MHI to receive the Zoom link.

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ThursdayThu, 16 JanJanuary, 2025

REAL Support for People with Chronic Illness

Thursday, Jan 16th 2:00p to 3:00pJoin others in a safe place to explore living well with chronic pain or illness. We’ll focus on the spiritual terrain of our lives, sharing stories of courage and perseverance as we learn from one another.

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TuesdayTue, 4 FebFebruary, 2025

REAL Parent Support

Tuesday, Feb 4th 7:00p to 9:00pThis monthly group is open to all parents of teens, young adults, and adult children. We support parents as they navigate mental health challenges, the struggles on the way to independent adulthood, and other challenges. Join us to connect, support one another, and share strategies for self-care. Meets first Tuesday of each month. Email MHI to receive the Zoom link.

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ThursdayThu, 20 FebFebruary, 2025

REAL Support for People with Chronic Illness

Thursday, Feb 20th 2:00p to 3:00pJoin others in a safe place to explore living well with chronic pain or illness. We’ll focus on the spiritual terrain of our lives, sharing stories of courage and perseverance as we learn from one another.

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TuesdayTue, 4 MarMarch, 2025

REAL Parent Support

Tuesday, Mar 4th 7:00p to 9:00pThis monthly group is open to all parents of teens, young adults, and adult children. We support parents as they navigate mental health challenges, the struggles on the way to independent adulthood, and other challenges. Join us to connect, support one another, and share strategies for self-care. Meets first Tuesday of each month. Email MHI to receive the Zoom link.

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ThursdayThu, 20 MarMarch, 2025

REAL Support for People with Chronic Illness

Thursday, Mar 20th 2:00p to 3:00pJoin others in a safe place to explore living well with chronic pain or illness. We’ll focus on the spiritual terrain of our lives, sharing stories of courage and perseverance as we learn from one another.

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TuesdayTue, 1 AprApril, 2025

REAL Parent Support

Tuesday, Apr 1st 7:00p to 9:00pThis monthly group is open to all parents of teens, young adults, and adult children. We support parents as they navigate mental health challenges, the struggles on the way to independent adulthood, and other challenges. Join us to connect, support one another, and share strategies for self-care. Meets first Tuesday of each month. Email MHI to receive the Zoom link.

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SundaySun, 15 DecDecember, 2024

REAL Presents: Author Julie Fingersh in conversation with Rabbi Stacy Friedman

Sunday, Dec 15th 4:00p to 5:30pStay: A Story of Family, Love, & Other Traumas is a riveting debut memoir that captures the light and shadows of family, the cost of our secrets, and the quest to help those we love without losing our own way.

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SundaySun, 15 DecDecember, 2024

REAL Presents: Author Julie Fingersh in conversation with Rabbi Stacy Friedman

Sunday, Dec 15th 4:00p to 5:30pStay: A Story of Family, Love, & Other Traumas is a riveting debut memoir that captures the light and shadows of family, the cost of our secrets, and the quest to help those we love without losing our own way.

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The REAL Mental Health Initiative is made possible by a grant from the Laszlo N. Tauber

Family Foundation

About the REAL Mental Health Initiative

Past Speakers and Events

Emergency Resources
If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please call 988. The Marin County Crisis Stabilization Unit can be reached at (415) 473-6666.