NAMI Westside L.A. Program Director, Elizabeth Stephens, is a UCLA grad who is passionate about mental health advocacy and ensuring that the appropriate mental health services are accessible to all. Coming from a place of lived experience, Elizabeth understands first hand the importance of addressing the stigma surrounding mental health and building a community of hope for all of those affected by mental health conditions.

As a part of NAMI WLA’s educational outreach initiatives, Elizabeth teaches peer classes and leads peer support groups that are designed to support adults with mental health conditions as they navigate the barriers they come across in both the mental health care system and society as a whole.