04B | National Alliance on Mental Health

(NAMI) | Orange County

NAMI - OC Warmline

Peer to Peer Mental Health Support

Through Conversations & Texts

Sandra Ramirez-Bravo 2022-2026 Peer to Warmline Peer Navigator:

The NAMI Orange County WarmLine is a vital, free service that provides confidential, non-crisis emotional support and resources to anyone navigating mental health challenges. Unlike a traditional crisis hotline, the WarmLine is designed for early intervention, offering a safe and compassionate space for individuals who are feeling lonely, anxious, or just need a listening ear.

This work is incredibly important because it fills a critical gap in mental health care, offering support before a situation escalates into a crisis and reminding people they are never alone. Having served as a Warmline Peer Navigator, I used my own lived experience to connect deeply with callers, offering authentic empathy and practical resource navigation. Donating time to this lifeline ensures that people across the community can access immediate, human-to-human comfort and the strength to take their next steps forward.

04B | National Alliance on Mental Health

(NAMI) | Orange County

NAMI - OC Warmline

Peer to Peer Mental Health Support

Through Conversations & Texts

Sandra Ramirez-Bravo 2022-2026 Peer to Warmline Peer Navigator:

The NAMI Orange County WarmLine is a vital, free service that provides confidential, non-crisis emotional support and resources to anyone navigating mental health challenges. Unlike a traditional crisis hotline, the WarmLine is designed for early intervention, offering a safe and compassionate space for individuals who are feeling lonely, anxious, or just need a listening ear.

This work is incredibly important because it fills a critical gap in mental health care, offering support before a situation escalates into a crisis and reminding people they are never alone. Having served as a Warmline Peer Navigator, I used my own lived experience to connect deeply with callers, offering authentic empathy and practical resource navigation. Donating time to this lifeline ensures that people across the community can access immediate, human-to-human comfort and the strength to take their next steps forward.