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Yolonda K. Clay, M.S. Outreach Coordinator

Kelly Gunning, M.A. Executive Director
Jennifer Dishman, MAC Co-Chairperson, Board Member
Jackie Frazier, MAC Co-Chairperson, Board Member
Lisa Miller, MAC DIVA, Board Member
Vickie Miller, MAC DIVA, NAMI Richmond/Madison, Vice President
Ralph Clay, MAC DADI
Destin Strauss, MAC DIVA, Teen Advisory Board Member
Cynthia Readus, MAC DIVA
Gregory Readus, MAC DADI
Tedde Smith-Rubbilard, MAC DIVA
Oyo Fummilayo, MAC DIVA
Cheryl Bogarty, MAC DIVA

MAC EVENTS:

• To reach out in culturally competent ways throughout our community; educating interested community members about mental illnesses, recovery and hope.
• Advocate for more services to be provided in culturally appropriate venues as determined and desired by the community.
• Work to enhance relationships with providers of mental health services including: overcoming barriers so that we can honor language, spirituality and cultural practices.
• Work with the community to increase the understanding that mental illnesses are like any other illness.

Did You Know...

• African Americans tend to rely on family, religious and social communites for emotional support, rather than turning to healthcare professionals.
• Mental health problems among minorities are especially likely to occur jointly with substance abuse.
• Latinos are twice as likely to seek treatment for mental disorders in settings, such as general healthcare or their church, than in mental health settings.

Resources:

ADS Center - www.samhsa.gov/stigma - Resource Center to Address Discrimination and Stigma
NAMI Multicultural Action Center www.nami.org
STAR Center - www.consumerstar.org - Support Technical Assistance Resource Center

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