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NAMI Connection Support Group for Young Adults
2026-03-04 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-02-04 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-01-07 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-12-03 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-11-05 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-10-01 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-09-03 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-08-06 19:00 - 20:00 UTC
NAMI Connection Support Group for Young Adults is a free, peer-led support group for anyone between the ages 18 and 26 who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition. Mental health conditions include anxiety disorder, depression, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, schizophrenia, or any condition that affects a person’s ability to lead a fulfilling life. You do not need a formal diagnosis to attend this support group; any young person concerned with their mental health and seeking support may attend. NAMI Connection for Young Adults provides resources to help young people build a support network and access help. Participants will learn together how to establish and maintain wellness.
You do not need a formal diagnosis to attend. Anyone who is seeking mental health support may attend.
What You’ll Gain
By sharing your experiences in a safe and confidential setting, you will experience connection, receive information about resources, and learn coping strategies. The group encourages empathy, productive discussion and a sense of community. You’ll benefit from other’s experiences, discover your inner strength, and receive support by sharing your own experiences in a non-judgmental space.

NAMI Connection Support Group for Young Adults meets on the first Wednesday of the month (in person) and on the third Wednesday of the month (via Zoom) from 7pm-8pm.
To register for in-person or virtual meetings, please visit: https://namiyolo.org/support-and-education/nami-yolo-county-support-groups/young-adult-connection-support-group/.
If you have any questions, please email: friends@namiyolo.org.

Yolo County Day of Remembrance
2026-02-19 16:30 - 20:00 | Davis Veterans Memorial Theatre, 203 E. 14th Street, Davis, CA, 95616, United States
Davis Asians for Racial Equality, the City of Davis, and other local organizations are hosting a free event for the Yolo County Day of Remembrance of Executive Order 9066. The event is on Wednesday, Feb. 19 at Veterans Memorial Theatre, open to the public.

On February 19, 1942, President Franklin D Roosevelt signed the Executive Order 9066, which authorized the U.S. army to forcibly remove Japanese Americans from the West Cost. Two-thirds of whom were held in incarceration camps, effectively uprooting them from their homes. The event aims to educate attendees on the injustice faced by many and to drive the community to collective action.

Yolo County Day of Remembrance will feature:
Highlights from Rachel Maddow’s podcast BURN ORDER
K-12 Poster contest on theme: Defend Our Constitution/No Kings. Open to all Yolo County K-12 students with $50 prizes for all categories. Entries must be brought to the theatre day of, by 4:15 PM.
Kintsukuroi movie by San Francisco filmmaker Kerwin Berk

See: Yolo County Day of Remembrance EO9066 Event

Essence of the Diaspora: A Celebration of Black Joy at the Silo
2026-02-19 11:00 - 13:00 | Silo, 420 Hutchison Dr, Davis, CA, 95616, United States
Essence of the Diaspora is an event to celebrate Black Futures Month in Davis and highlight the richness of the African diaspora across cultures, regions, and generations.
Essence of the Diaspora centers joy as an act of resistance and affirmation, showcasing music, art, and cultural expression from across the diaspora. UC Davis Black student organizations will lead the event with captivating performances, accompanied by resource tabling and Black-owned food trucks.
Come celebrate Black joy, love, and abundance at the Silo with us!
Will begin at 11:00 AM, at the UC Davis Silo on February 19th.
Free and open to all (may not apply to vendors).
For more information on the event: https://ccc.ucdavis.edu/programs-and-services/black-futures-month

NAMI Connection Support Group for Young Adults - Virtual
2026-02-18 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-01-21 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-12-17 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-11-19 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-10-15 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-09-17 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-08-20 19:00 - 20:00

Black Futures Museum
2026-02-10 15:30 - 17:30 | Center for African Diaspora Student Success, Silo South, Davis, CA, 95616, United States
The Black Futures Museum is a pop-up, immersive exhibit that celebrates Black creativity, imagination, and possibility. It’s not just about remembering where Black communities have been, it’s about imagining where they’re going

Happening on Feb 10, 2026 at 3:30pm at the Center for African Diaspora Student Success (CADSS), the experience invites attendees to walk through the past, present, and future of Black life; blending history, culture, art, and speculative visions of what’s to come.

Free and open to all.

For more information, contact 530-754-0854, or visit: https://ccc.ucdavis.edu/programs-and-services/black-futures-month

Lunar New Year Celebration with Community Performances
2026-02-07 14:00 - 16:00 | Davis Veterans Memorial Center, 203 E. 14th Street, Davis, CA, 95616, United States
Yolo County Library will celebrate Lunar New Year with a vibrant afternoon of cultural performances on Saturday, February 7. The event is free and open to the public.

The Lunar New Year officially begins on Tuesday, February 17, welcoming the Year of the Fire Horse. In traditional Chinese zodiac, individuals born in a Fire Horse year are often described as energetic, bold, and fiercely independent. These individuals possess strong leadership qualities, creativity, and a passion for forging their own path.

The celebration opens with dragon and lion dances, followed by folk dances, live music, ballet, and martial arts. Each attendee will receive a traditional red envelope containing a free ticket for a chance to win prizes donated by local businesses and organizations.

The program is sponsored and supported by the City of Davis Arts and Cultural Affairs Fund and Friends of the Davis Public Library. For more information, visit the Library’s website at www.YoloCountyLibrary.org or connect with the Library on Facebook and Instagram at @yolocountylibrary.

Cultural Psychiatry Movie Series: K-Pop Demon Hunters
2026-02-05 17:15 - 20:00 | Comprehensive Cancer Center Auditorium Room 1100, 2279 45th St, Sacramento, CA, 95817, United States
The UC Davis Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences’ Diversity Advisory Committee and Inclusive Excellence presents “Cultural Psychiatry Movie Series: K-Pop Demon Hunters”. The 2026 Cultural Psychiatry Movie Series hosts film screenings featuring topics of culture and society.

On February 6th, the Movie Series will be showing K-Pop Demon Hunters, a global sensation about a K-Pop group that fights demons. The event starts at 5:15 PM where dinner will be served. Promptly after, the movie begins at 5:30 PM. After the movie, there will be a panel discussion focused on the themes of culture, belonging, and mental health.

Free and open to public. RSVP here: Movie Series

International Holocaust Remembrance Day: Holocaust Survivor Speaker
2026-02-01 13:00 - 14:45 | Hillel, 328 A Street, Davis, CA, 95616, United States
The Davis Hillel House is hosting a speaker series for International Holocaust Remembrance Day.

Join the Hillel House in welcoming Holocaust survivor Henry Slucki on February 1st from 1:00-2:45 PM. The talk will take place at Hillel’s building (328 A Street, Davis, CA 95616).

The UN declared January 27th, International Holocaust Remembrance Day, commemorating the liberation of Auschwitz. January 27th is the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz. It remains as a day to remember the six million Jewish victims of the Holocaust and the millions of other victims of Nazi persecution.

Free and open to public, RSVP here: Holocaust Speaker Series

For any further questions, please contact Lyric Niv at springboard@hillelhouse.org.

Human Trafficking Awareness Month: Community Forum
2026-01-28 18:00 - 19:30 | Veterans Memorial Hall, 203 E. 14th Street, Davis, CA, 95616, United States
January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month, and we invite you to join us for a powerful and informative community forum focused on education, prevention, and collective action.

Empower Yolo and Soroptimist International Davis are partnering to host youth- and adult-focused presentations and a community panel, discussing trafficking prevention and answering:
• Does human trafficking happen here?
• How many people are affected?
• Who is most at risk?
• Is prevention possible?
• How can our community help?

This event is an opportunity to learn, listen, and stand together as a community committed to awareness and prevention. It is a free event, with drinks and appetizers provided. Doors open at 5:30 for resource fair. Program from 6:00-7:30 PM at the Veteran’s Memorial Hall.

To learn more, visit www.sidavis.org or www.empoweryolo.org.

From Immigrant Narratives to Research on Immigration: The Multidisciplinary Approach of the Global Migration Center
2026-01-27 12:00 - 13:00 | Student Community Center: Meeting Room D, 397 Hutchison Dr, Davis, CA 95616, Davis, CA, 95616, United States
This panel brings together faculty from the Global Migration Center to discuss their research on migration and immigration. The panel aims to share research, advance research literacy, and explore scholarly boundaries of expertise as well as areas for cross-pollination. The event is open to students, staff, and community members.

The panel is part of a series of events hosted by the Campus Community Book Project. In 2025-2026, the UC Davis Campus Community Book Project will focus on the theme of belonging and will feature Solito: A Memoir by Javier Zamora.

Panelists will include:
Raquel Aldana, Martin Luther King Jr. Professor of Law | Executive Committee Member, Global Migration Center
Giovanni Peri, C. Bryan Cameron Chair and UC Davis Distinguished Professor, Economics | Director, Global Migration Center
Erin Hamilton, Professor, Sociology | Executive Committee Member, Global Migration Center
Robert Irwin, Professor, Spanish | Deputy Director, Global Migration Center
Kevin Johnson, Mabie-Apallas Distinguished Professor of Law, Director, School of Law Aoki Center on Critical Race and Nation Studies, and Professor, Chicana/o Studies | Faculty Affiliate, Global Migration Center
Brad Jones, Professor, Political Science | Executive Committee Member, Global Migration Center
Megan Macklin (moderator), Director of Campus Climate and Inclusion Initiatives, Office of Campus and Community Relations

United Against Hate Week
2025-10-19 - 2025-10-25
United Against Hate was created by civic leaders in direct response to the sharp rise in expressions of hate in our communities. This movement wants to empower local residents to take action in their local communities and alter the course of this growing intolerance.
When cities and their residents work together against hate, they can restore respect and civil discourse, embrace the strength of diversity and build inclusive and equitable communities for all.
Signs can be posted, events hosted, stories shared, rallies attended and schools connected to resources. Nothing is too small, because working united in each community is what will defeat hate in all communities.
United Against Hate Week (October 19-25, 2025) is a call for seven days of local civic action by people in every community to stop the hate and implicit biases that are a dangerous threat to the safety and civility of neighborhoods, towns and cities.
To learn more, visit: https://www.unitedagainsthateweek.org/.

Adult Mental Health First Aid
2025-07-31 08:30 - 15:30 | Zoom
This free training is open to Yolo County staff, provider staff and the community. Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges. The training will also cover how to interact with a person in crisis and connect the person with help.
Attendees must complete a two-hour independent online learning module prior to the class and are expected to attend the live training for the full duration. After successfully passing the online quiz and evaluation, attendees will receive a three-year professional certification on Mental Health First Aid by the National Council for Mental Health.
To register for this free training, e-mail your contact information to: MHSA-MHTrainings@yolocounty.org. Questions? Call 530-666-8710

July 2025 Open Invitation: “Know Your Rights” Pláticas in Spanish – In Person & Virtual
2025-07-30 17:00 - 18:00, 2025-07-23 17:00 - 18:00 | Hansen Family Clinic, 215 West Beamer Street, Woodland, CA, 95695, United States
We extend a warm invitation to our July 2025 “Conozca sus Derechos” topics, designed to share valuable information about the services and resources available to the community. Everyone is welcome, and no prior registration is required. These sessions aim to provide a clear, practical information to understand and exercise your rights, access to community resources and professional guidance, and a friendly environment to ask questions and empower yourself

Whether this is your first session or you’ve joined us before, your presence is always welcome and much appreciated! While registration isn’t required, we would love to know if you plan to attend. We look forward to enriching our conversations and strengthening this informed community together. We hope to see you there!

July 2025 Pláticas

Youth Mental Health First Aid
2025-07-24 08:30 - 15:30 | Zoom
This free training is open to Yolo County staff, provider staff and the community. Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis.
Attendees must complete a two-hour independent online learning module prior to the class and are expected to attend the live training for the full duration. After successfully passing the online quiz and evaluation, attendees will receive a three-year professional certification on Mental Health First Aid by the National Council for Mental Health.
To register for this free training, e-mail your contact information to: MHSA-MHTrainings@yolocounty.org. Questions? Call 530-666-8710

Herramientas para el bienestar emocional en la comunidad: Resistir con calma
2025-07-23 17:00 - 18:00 | Zoom
Attend a meaningful conversation “Plática” on Tools for Emotional Well-Being — a virtual event designed to share practical tools that support emotional balance in our daily lives. In this session (held in Spanish), we’ll explore how emotional wellbeing plays a vital role in leading with empathy and strengthening the social fabric of our communities.

QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer Training)
2025-07-22 09:00 - 11:00 | Zoom
QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) is a two-hour suicide prevention training hosting by the Yolo County Health and Human Services Agency. The mission is to reduce suicidal behaviors and save lives by providing innovative, practical and proven suicide prevention training. The signs of crisis are all around us. Quality education empowers all people, regardless of their background, to make a positive different in the life of someone they know.
Additional classes are calendared monthly and posted publicly on the Yolo County calendar of events website.
