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Happy New Years and A Blessed Safe 2010


1) Peer to Peer to start Saturday, March 13, 2010. For flyer Click here 

2) West Shore Support Group  will change location/day/time starting 3/8/2010 to 2nd Monday each month from 6:30 pm to 7:30pm at Mechanicsburg  Church of the Brethren* 301 Gale Street * Mechanicsburg PA 17055  Click here for church website

3) Membership - We need you. Click here for a form



Scheduled Programs   3rd Thursday of the month education presentation. Click here for 2010 Schedule (pdf)

Location: STAR at 253 Penrose Place, Carlisle, PA 17013.

Time: 7:00 pm to 7:50 pm. Followed by short break then from 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm we have "care and share" support group for families, friends, and consumers.

February

18, 2010

Live Presentation on "Anxiety Disorders: A Overview" with Theresa Myers, CRNP

http://www.adaa.org/  http://www.ocdchicago.org/  http://www.ptsd.va.gov/

March

18, 2010

 

 

 

 

Live Presentation

County funded Mental Health Services are usually initiated by contact with one of the Base Service Units located either at NHS - The Stevens Center (717.243.6033) or Holy Spirit Behavioral Health Services (717.763.2219). At the March 18, 2010 meeting from 7:00pm to 7:50pm come out to hear about the unit from Cynthia A. Howard MSW LSW (East) and Dana La Rocque , M. P. A. (West)

Click here it links to the Cumberland County's website- look at the left hand side bar for service links. Robin Tolan from Cumberland/Perry Counties Mental Health Office will present a review and seek comment on the Update to Mental Health Plan following the above presentation. Click here to link to MHMR Documents to see the current plan.

April

15, 2010

 

Live Presentation

Mobile Crisis is a valuable resource. What do you do and who do you call if someone you know is talking about committing suicide?  Ralph Palmer, MA, from Holy Spirit Health System’s Crisis Intervention Team will discuss how Crisis Intervention Services will be able to help you in this or any other crisis situation. http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/  http://www.afsp.org/

May

20, 2010

Live Presentation

Topic Anger- details pending http://kap.samhsa.gov/products/manuals/pdfs/anger2.pdf

June

17, 2010

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Back from the Edge:A Documentary about Borderline Personality Disorder

This 45-minute documentary-style video weaves heart-felt stories of patients and their families living with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), and commentary from the top experts in the field with important information on the recognition, diagnosis, and treatment of this devastating disorder.

BPD is actually about two to three times more prevalent than bipolar disorder or schizophrenia, yet many people have never heard of it. Roughly 10 million Americans -- 75% of which are women – or 2% of the general population suffer from BPD, a disorder characterized by symptoms of impulsivity, extreme mood swings, fear of abandonment, stormy relationships, self-injuring acts, unstable self-image and intense anger. BPD often occurs in conjunction with other disorders, including depression, substance abuse, eating disorders, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder or other personality disorders.

http://bpdresourcecenter.org/  (main page) http://www.borderlinepersonalitydisorder.com/ http://www.bpdcentral.com/index.php 

July

15, 2010

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Video Presentation

Mental Illness: fighting the stigma... working for recovery... finding hope.

Shadow Voices: Finding Hope in Mental Illness is an intimate, inside look at what it is like to live with a mental illness and how individuals and their families find their way through a tangle of mental, medical, governmental, societal and spiritual issues.

Ten persons with mental illness from all across the U.S. tell their stories, plus many experts and advocates in the field add helpful perspectives, including: former U.S. First Lady Rosalynn   Carter; former U.S. Surgeon General Dr. David Satcher; Dr. William Anthony of Boston University, founder of the modern rehabilitation movement; and Dr. Joyce Burland, founder of the Family to Family program for the National Alliance on Mental Illness.

August

19, 2010

Live Presentation

 “Housing Options” with Ben Laudermilch from Cumberland/Perry Housing and Community Partnership http://www.cchra.com/

September

16, 2010

Live Presentation 

 “Recovery and Addiction” with Jaime Davis of The RASE Project of  Carlisle  http://www.recoverymonth.gov/  http://www.raseproject.org

October

21, 2010

 

 

Live Presentation

“What is Psychosocial Rehab? & STAR Programs” Laura Jesic, BSW, CPRP, Director of NHS Stevens STAR Center, will discuss Psychiatric Rehab, Social Rehab, Supported employment, and the Certified Peer Specialist Unit.

ttp://www.bu.edu/cpr/    http://www.mhrecovery.org/    http://dms.dartmouth.edu/dsec/jj/jjdcmhp/     http://www.uspra.org

November

18, 2010

 

 

Live Presentation  Annual Board Elections at 6:30 pm.

“Psychiatric Advance Directives- The Basics” by Pennsylvania Mental Health Consumers Association (PMHCA), a state wide consumer advocacy group.

http://www.bazelon.org/issues/advancedirectives/index.htm http://www.nrc-pad.org/ http://www.pmhca.org/    

December

16, 2010

 

 

 

Live Presentation

 “What is the Community Support Program?” with a Social Pot luck snack time (bring something to share- beverages provided) with Joseph Alex Martin, Community Support Program (CSP) Cumberland/Perry Chair and a Certified Peer Specialist.

http://www.dpw.state.pa.us/PartnersProviders/MentalHealthSubstanceAbuse/003670136.htm

http://mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/cmhs/CommunitySupport/default.asp



NAMI  Education, support, advocacy and research/resources – about mental illness, that’s our agenda.

NAMI is the nation’s largest grassroots organization for people with mental illness and their families. Founded in 1979 for families, NAMI has over 1,200 affiliates across the United States of which NAMI PA Cumberland and Perry is one of. Local affiliates put into action/place the services, programs.... We are the hands, heart of NAMI. "We are NAMI." In Cumberland and Perry counties we operate 100% by dedicated volunteers.

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NAMI PA Cumberland/Perry Counties' mission is to provide emotional support and education for families and persons affected by mental illness. Through community collaboration, support groups, and educational offerings we advocate for a life of quality and dignity—one without discrimination—for all people affected by these illnesses.      

NAMI recognizes that the key concepts of recovery, resiliency and support are essential to improving the wellness and quality of life of all persons affected by mental illness.

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NAMI members/supporters/ friends work to fulfill the mission by offering the "SEA of Hope" -- Support groups, Education programs, Advocate for services, and locally we provide knowledge of the resources in the area. NAMI PA C/P volunteers are every day people (could be you) who believe NAMI has something of value to offer to people in need in our community sharing that  "SEA of Hope." 

Grass Root CircleClick here to become a member  on line thru NationalGrass Root Circle

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A video featuring Dr. Xavier Amador, author of  the book "I Am Not Sick, I Don't Need Help."



 

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Click here on image to connect to video series about depression

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The American Psychiatric Association sponsors the "Healthy Minds" series.


A variety of mental health topics from post traumatic stress disorder to teen mental health are covered.

Visit WLIW21 to learn more about the Healthy Minds television program and view episodes.

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Click here to connect to "everyday HEALTH" site



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Please note: Photos on this site are from Freedigitalphotos.net, ones I have taken or other public domain sources. TM

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Related Files

NAMI PA C/P Brochure (PDF File)
3rd Thursday Education Programs (PDF File)
"Minds on the Edge" Local Panel (PDF File)

Related Links

Network of Care - Resource Links
Cumberland/Perry County Mental Health Board
Carlisle, Pennsylvania Newspaper

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