Nami Orange County

What it reported doing in 2024

Families family- to- family family-to-family (f2f) is a no-cost, 12-week educational program for loved ones of those living with a mental health condition to improve their coping and problem-solving abilities. Basics basics is a no-cost, 6-week education program for parents and family of children and teens who are experiencing symptoms of a mental health condition or who have a diagnosis to learn the facts about mental health conditions. Family support group family support groups are peer-led support groups for family members, caregivers and loved ones of individuals living with a mental health condition. Gain insight from the challenges and successes of others facing similar circumstances. Peers peer- to- peer peer-to-peer (p2p) is a no-cost, 10-week educational program for adults (18+) with a mental health condition who are looking to better understand their condition and journey toward recovery. P2p is taught by a trained team of people who have experience living with a mental health condition. The program includes presentations, discussion, and interactive exercises. Connection recovery support group connection recovery support group is a no-cost support group for adults living with a mental health condition. These groups are led by nami-trained facilitators with lived experience. Connection recovery support groups are unique because they follow a structured model to ensure that all group participants have an opportunity to be heard. The groups meet on a bi-weekly, weekly or monthly basis. Peer connector the peer connector program matches a person with a trained mentor, with lived experience, that can either be a family member or individual for 12 weeks of one-on-one connection. Day-to day situations drive weekly discussions with mentors. The peer connector program is designed to provide participants with individualized support, education, and skill-building knowledge that helps participants strengthen relationships community-base with their families, increase cooperation, and understand how to navigate the services. Teens & young adults nami on campus college (ncc) nami on campus college (ncc) clubs are student-led clubs that tackle mental health issues on campus by engaging the students through support, advocacy, promoting of services, and educating the campus community. The clubs aim to address the mental health concerns of students on campus to promote a positive and supportive college experience. Nami on campus high school (nchs) nami on campus high school (nchs) clubs are student-led clubs that raise mental health awareness and reduce stigma on campus through peer-led activities and education. All students are welcome to join - those with their own mental health experiences, those with family members with a condition, or students interested in mental health advocacy. Ending the silence ending the silence is an engaging presentation that helps audience members learn about the warning signs of mental health conditions and what steps to take if you or a loved one are showing symptoms of a mental illness. Three presentations are offered: one for middle school through high school aged students, one for school staff and one for parents. Media masterclass our media masterclass is a course designed to give teens and young adults (ages 16 - 24) an opportunity to learn the basics of podcasting, building an online brand, and using their social platforms to spread positive messages about mental wellness. Mental well-being webinars virtual events that cover mental health topics such as managing stress & anxiety, mindfulness, self-care, coping with grief and more! Providers & crisis responders provider education provider education is a no-cost, 15-hour program of in-service training taught by a team of an adult with mental illness, a family member, and a mental health professional. Nami provider education introduces mental health professionals to the unique perspectives of individuals living with a mental health condition and thei

Financial Efficiency

• Mission deployment rate: 84.4%; rating input score 84
• Program expense ratio: 89.3%; rating input score 89
• Fundraising efficiency: $1.47 raised per $1 spent on fundraising; rating input score 4; 4th percentile among comparable filings

Transparency & Controls

• Consistency checks: 100%; rating input score 100; 62nd percentile among comparable filings
• Pay-setting controls: 1 of 6 controls in place; rating input score 17
  • Compensation committee: Missing
  • Independent consultant: Missing
  • Other Form 990s reviewed: Missing
  • Written employment contract: Missing
  • Compensation survey or study: Missing
  • Board or committee approval: Pass
• Foreign activity oversight: Limited
• Grant itemization coverage: Limited
• Major donor itemization: Yes; rating input score 100
• Related-party transparency: Limited

Accountability

• Independent voting board: 83.3%; rating input score 83; 17th percentile among comparable filings
• Governance controls: 9 of 9 controls in place; rating input score 100
  • Conflict-of-interest policy: Pass
  • Whistleblower policy: Pass
  • Document-retention policy: Pass
  • CEO compensation review process: Pass
  • Other executive compensation review process: Pass
  • Form 990 shared with the board: Pass
  • Board meeting minutes documented: Pass
  • Audit committee oversight: Pass
  • Independent financial-statement audit: Pass

Sustainability

• Operating margin: 5.1%; rating input score 54; 54th percentile among comparable filings
• Total-asset coverage ratio: 0.33; rating input score 8; 8th percentile among comparable filings
• Liabilities to assets ratio: 0.33; rating input score 43; 43rd percentile among comparable filings
• Officer compensation ratio: 5.8%; rating input score 44; 44th percentile among comparable filings

Growth

• Program expense growth: 26.6% per year; rating input score 100; 94th percentile among comparable filings
• Revenue growth: 24.7% per year; rating input score 100; 95th percentile among comparable filings
• Asset growth: 18.7% per year; rating input score 100; 87th percentile among comparable filings