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LEAP 2006 Graduates 59 Empowered Consumers - read all about it.

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Remember it (HUSWVA MEETING) is the first thursday of each month and this one will be on September 7th on thursday night 6PM and it is at the library in PGVA.

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COSIG Project Announcement - Find out the latest information about this new Consumer Empowerment initiative.

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Southwest Virginia Consumer Empowerment Council Forming - People who receive mental health services in southwest Virginia are meeting to create a new planning, advocacy and recovery focused organization under the Virginia Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Services System Transformation Initiative. The Southwest Virginia Consumer Empowerment Council will hold a public meeting to introduce initial plans and By-laws on ...click to read the entire article

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LEAP Graduation 2005 a success! Read all about it at this link.

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President's New Freedom Commission on Mental Health - Read all about this important report at this link

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2006 Menatl Health Walk set for April 8th at Emory & Henry College - more as story develops

bullet "SOWING THE SEEDS OF WELLNESS" walk was held April 9th. Hundreds of students from area colleges, family members, involved professionals, interested citizens and those who have recovered from mental illness got together for a day of community building, informative talks, educational booths, door prizes, music and food. Read the entire article.
bulletSWVACFIP Receives Recognition from Commissioner - Read all about our award!
bulletThe 2004 "Southwest Virginia Walk Into May National Mental Health Month" was a big success  Read all about it and view some pictures at this link.
bulletPartnership Planning is an ongoing process of assessing changes needed to achieve community based mental health, mental retardation and substance abuse services. These meetings will provide an opportunity to discuss major issues, propose actions to improve quality of care and services and suggest ways to restructure public service systems. The focus for these meetings will be adult mental health services.
bulletWant More Information? E-mail us at planning@swvacfip.org

Or contact: Judy Salyer (276) 479-2800, judys@swvacfip.org

bulletVirginia Government News
bullet DMHMRSAS Vision Refined- The Virginia Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Services has been working with its partners statewide to update its vision for the Commonwealth’s system of services. The result is a collaborative vision that embraces self-determination, empowerment and recovery as the core of its foundation. Download a PDF copy of the brochure.
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New DMHMRSAS Website- The Department has recently unveiled a new and improved website. The new site complies with accepted standards for accessibility and meets the Level A Conformance to Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 1.0. The new website resides at the following address: http://www.dmhmrsas.virginia.gov

bulletNational News and Headlines
bullet New Toolkit Available from NAMI - The NAMI Policy Research Institute has created a new toolkit for advocates working with policymakers and legislators on issues related to access to medications for people with depressive, bipolar and anxiety illnesses.
bullet Major Change in Mental Health Care Is Urged (NY Times Article 7/22/03) - Mental Health officials praise the one-year report on the current status of mental health care and the recommendations for change that focus on earlier detection and treatment. The report is at www.MentalHealthCommission.gov. Prints can be obtained by calling (800) 662-4357 or (TTD) (800) 228-0427.
bulletWHAT DO MENTAL ILLNESS GENES MEAN TO YOU?

From the NAMI Website: NAMI has been asked to participate at a roundtable discussion about behavioral genetics hosted by the prestigious scientific association--AAAS--American Association for the Advancement of Science. In order to get a snapshot of current views of individuals with mental disorders and their families about the issue of genetics and mental illness, we ask you to complete the brief survey below. Results will be posted on the website shortly after the completion of the survey.
To take the survey click this link.

bulletAssess Yourself- Get answers to important questions instantly! Are you depressed? Or, could you be manic? Finally, do you have a healthy relationship with food? Find out now with our new interactive quizzes from
Mental Health Infosource web site! 

 

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