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
- • MON 7/20: Guest Speaker: Michael Uram on Relationship CPR and de-escalation techniques
- • MON 7/27: Phyllis' Story!
- • MON 8/3: Dr. Napoleon Higgins Jr., Executive Director, Black Psychiatrists of America
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.
Johnny's Ambassadors U.S. Tour — Phoenix
In-Person EventWhen
Thursday, October 22, 2026
Evening event — time TBD · Free admission (donations accepted) · Location TBD
Where
Phoenix, Arizona — Location TBD
Johnny's Ambassadors U.S. Tour comes to Phoenix as part of their national campaign educating communities about the dangers of youth THC use.
Laura Stack, founder of Johnny's Ambassadors and nationally recognized speaker, will present a free seminar (donations accepted) on the serious mental health risks of high-potency THC for young people — including psychosis, schizophrenia, and addiction.
This event is part of Johnny's Ambassadors' September–October 2026 national tour. Location to be announced — stay tuned for details.
Team Daniel Annual Party — Bedford, NY
National EventWhen
August 8–9, 2026
Save the Date — details to follow
Team Daniel: Running for Recovery from Mental Illness — Annual Party and Celebration.
Join Team Daniel for their annual celebration in Bedford, NY. Team Daniel raises awareness and funds for recovery from mental illness through community events and advocacy.
Strengthening Court-Ordered Treatment Services — Free CE Learning Event
In-Person EventWhen
August 5, 2026
Registration deadline: July 20, 2026 · Eligible for 3 CME/CEU credits
Where
Desert Willow Conference Center · 4340 E Cotton Center Blvd, Phoenix
A free continuing education event focused on strengthening court-ordered treatment services for individuals with serious mental illness.
Featuring:
• Theresa Costales, MD — Chief Medical Officer, Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS)
• Robert Cotes, MD — Professor, Emory University School of Medicine
Participants will hear from Dr. Costales about AHCCCS's Comprehensive COT Training Initiative and will be invited to provide feedback. CE trainings include Demystifying Clozapine and Arizona COE/COT 101.
Who should attend: All professionals who support members with SMI receiving court-ordered treatment, RBHA and Agency Leaders, Members and Advocates.
This event is planned to be eligible for 3 CME/CEU credits. Presented in partnership with WICHE Behavioral Health Program. Funded by SAMHSA Grant B09SM090317.
For questions contact: Camelia Naranjo,
[email protected]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
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.
