Every week, every month — there's a place for you here. Whether it's a Monday night Zoom, a first Friday support group in Phoenix, a second Wednesday gathering in Scottsdale, a Saturday workshop, or standing shoulder-to-shoulder at the Capitol, we show up for each other.
Monday Zoom Family Meeting
RecurringWhen
Every Monday at 6PM AZ
6PM AZ/PT · 7PM MT · 8PM CT · 9PM ET
Where
Online (Zoom) — Become a Mad Moms member to get the Zoom link
Every Monday night, families come together on Zoom to get the latest updates, dig into important SMI topics, and hear from invited speakers. Free to join — become a Mad Moms member to get the Zoom link.
Upcoming Speakers
- • 6/8: Noel Gardner, Psychiatrist
- • 6/15: Author Julie Fast on How to Speak with your SMI Loved One
- • 6/22: Sherri Wittwer, Utah Shattering Silence Coalition Policy Director
- • 6/29: TBD
- • 7/6: NO ZOOM — July 4th Weekend
Mad Moms Support Groups
RecurringWhen
Phoenix: 1st Friday · Scottsdale: 2nd Wednesday · East Valley: 3rd Wednesday
Phoenix: 6:00 PM AZ · Scottsdale: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM AZ · East Valley: 7:00 PM AZ
Where
Become a Mad Moms member to get locations
Three monthly in-person support groups where families come together face-to-face. This is your safe space — a room full of people who truly understand what you're going through.
📍 Phoenix — First Friday of Each Month at 6:00 PM
On the first Friday of every month, we open the doors in Phoenix for families to share, listen, lean on each other, and leave knowing you're not alone.
📍 Scottsdale — Second Wednesday of Each Month at 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
On the second Wednesday of every month, we gather in Scottsdale for an in-person support group. Come share, listen, learn, and bond with families who understand.
📍 East Valley — Third Wednesday of Each Month at 7:00 PM
On the third Wednesday of every month, we meet in the East Valley for an in-person support group. Come share, listen, learn, and bond with families who understand.
ACMI Stakeholder Meeting
RecurringWhen
First Tuesday of Each Month
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM AZ Time (Second Tuesday for Holiday Weeks)
Where
Online (Zoom) — Become a Mad Moms member to get the Zoom link
ACMI hosts a monthly stakeholder meeting on the first Tuesday of the month from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM Arizona Time. Each meeting features a guest speaker followed by community support.
Upcoming ACMI Meetings:
• July 14, 2026: ACMI Legislative Year Review by Joshua Mozell
• August 4, 2026: Guardianship Initiation Process at Valleywise by Dr. Carl Olson
• September 1, 2026: Compassion in Action: Framework for Transforming Workplace Culture in Behavioral Healthcare by Alpha Mulah
CURESZ Foundation Tenth Anniversary Summit
National EventWhen
July 10–11, 2026
Begins July 10 at 6PM ET · Ends July 11 at 3PM ET · Registration closes July 4
Where
Graduate Hotel · Cincinnati, Ohio
The CURESZ Foundation invites families, clinicians, and advocates to its Tenth Anniversary Summit — "Bridging the Gap Between Advances in Knowledge and Clinical Practice."
Featuring presentations on underutilized medications including long-acting injectables, clozapine for treatment resistance, VMAT-2 inhibitors for tardive dyskinesia, and medications in the pipeline. Keynote address by Rajiv Tandon, MD. Meals and breaks included over both days.
SCZAction Solutions Series 2026: Creating a Shared Framework
National EventWhen
2026 — See event page for date
Virtual event — check registration link for confirmed date & time
Where
Online — SchizophreniaAction.org
Part of SCZAction's 2026 Solutions Series, this session focuses on building a shared framework across providers, advocates, families, and policymakers to improve care and outcomes for people living with schizophrenia.
The Solutions Series brings together national experts and lived-experience voices to move from conversation to coordinated action.
SCZAction Solutions Series 2026: Digital Tools
National EventWhen
2026 — See event page for date
Virtual event — check registration link for confirmed date & time
Where
Online — SchizophreniaAction.org
Part of SCZAction's 2026 Solutions Series, this session explores how digital tools — apps, telehealth platforms, monitoring technology, and AI-driven supports — can expand access to care and help families and individuals better manage serious mental illness.
The Solutions Series brings together national experts and lived-experience voices to drive real-world change.
