Thanks to Cindi for organizing and forwarding additional dates:
Rethinking Psychiatry:
Moving Mental Health Recovery Forward
JOURNALIST & AUTHOR ROBERT WHITAKER
TO DISCUSS HIS LATEST BOOK "ANATOMY OF AN EPIDEMIC"
in Vancouver on 2 different days!
Wednesday February 9, 2011
1:30-4:30PM
Unitarian Church
4505 E. 18th Street
Vancouver, WA
By donation
Thursday February 10, 2011
2 CEU Credits available
9:00-11:30AM
YWCA
3609 Main Street
Vancouver, WA
$5.00-$15.00
No one turned away
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Robert Whitaker in Portland
Robert Whitaker, author of Anatomy of an Epidemic and Mad in America, will be in Portland on Thursday night.
Could our drug-based paradigm of psychiatric care be fueling a modern-day plague of mental illness? What would a truly humane mental health system look like?
Acclaimed science journalist, Robert Whitaker's, controversial book "Anatomy of an Epidemic" has inspired people across the country to question present psychiatric practices and initiate major reforms. On Thursday, February 10, 2011, Whitaker and a panel of mental health providers and peers will share their perspectives and plans to create a more compassionate mental health system in Oregon and across the nation.
The panel will include:
Robert Whitaker, author, "Anatomy of an Epidemic: Magic Bullets, Psychiatric Drugs, and the Astonishing Rise of Mental Illness in America"
Beckie Child, Director of the Mental Health America of Oregon
Cindi Fisher, Movement of Mothers Standing - Up -Together: Taking Back Our Children ( The M.O.M.S. Movement )
Chris Gordon, Assistant professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, Medical Director of Mental Health Advocacy.
Will Hall, Portland therapist and national leader in Peer Recovery
Gina Nikkel, Director of the Oregon Association of Community Mental Health Programs
RETHINKING PSYCHIATRY: MOVING MENTAL HEALTH RECOVERY FORWARD/ --A community forum
Thursday, February 10, 2011
The First Unitarian Church of Portland
1011 SW 12th, Portland OR
Reception
5:00pm-6:45pm
Keynote speaker Robert Whitaker and panel
7:00pm-9:00pm
$5-$20 donation (no one turned away for lack of funds)
Childcare is available.
Could our drug-based paradigm of psychiatric care be fueling a modern-day plague of mental illness? What would a truly humane mental health system look like?
Acclaimed science journalist, Robert Whitaker's, controversial book "Anatomy of an Epidemic" has inspired people across the country to question present psychiatric practices and initiate major reforms. On Thursday, February 10, 2011, Whitaker and a panel of mental health providers and peers will share their perspectives and plans to create a more compassionate mental health system in Oregon and across the nation.
The panel will include:
Robert Whitaker, author, "Anatomy of an Epidemic: Magic Bullets, Psychiatric Drugs, and the Astonishing Rise of Mental Illness in America"
Beckie Child, Director of the Mental Health America of Oregon
Cindi Fisher, Movement of Mothers Standing - Up -Together: Taking Back Our Children ( The M.O.M.S. Movement )
Chris Gordon, Assistant professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, Medical Director of Mental Health Advocacy.
Will Hall, Portland therapist and national leader in Peer Recovery
Gina Nikkel, Director of the Oregon Association of Community Mental Health Programs
RETHINKING PSYCHIATRY: MOVING MENTAL HEALTH RECOVERY FORWARD/ --A community forum
Thursday, February 10, 2011
The First Unitarian Church of Portland
1011 SW 12th, Portland OR
Reception
5:00pm-6:45pm
Keynote speaker Robert Whitaker and panel
7:00pm-9:00pm
$5-$20 donation (no one turned away for lack of funds)
Childcare is available.
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Legislative Activity
There are many things to be aware of as the legislative session moves forward. I think it is clear that budget cuts will grab the headlines and jeopardize necessary and helpful health, wellness and recovery services.
It may be helpful to bring to one another's attention proposals that can change how services are or are not provided. We may have differing opinions but at least we'll be informed...
Two bills I would like to highlight are linked below:
HB 1563
HB 1545
I hope the links work and that you take the time to review them. I guess you can offer your opinion here but what matters is offering it to those in Olympia.
It may be helpful to bring to one another's attention proposals that can change how services are or are not provided. We may have differing opinions but at least we'll be informed...
Two bills I would like to highlight are linked below:
HB 1563
HB 1545
I hope the links work and that you take the time to review them. I guess you can offer your opinion here but what matters is offering it to those in Olympia.
Saturday, January 1, 2011
Extending Our REACH, Making Our Future in 2011
Next year, CVAB's 16th year, will present some of our most significant challenges. The current statewide financial crisis coupled with healthcare reform initiatives are reshaping or removing services that we have come to expect or desire. Although some of these changes are for the better, not all of them will mean an improvement in health, wellness and recovery services. CVAB leaders and members must work together to ensure that in the midst of change the proposed services meet individual needs
The impact of budgetary and healthcare integration changes will certainly be realized by CVAB. If CVAB is going to continue Extending Our REACH through our Centers, Warmline, statewide project and other efforts, we are going to have to be assertive about Making Our Future. Again, CVAB leaders and members must work together to make certain that we make the changes that will ensure individual and community health, wellness and recovery services continue to be available through our agency and organizations like ours.
If we want to continue to Extend Our REACH, we have to Make Our Future.
The impact of budgetary and healthcare integration changes will certainly be realized by CVAB. If CVAB is going to continue Extending Our REACH through our Centers, Warmline, statewide project and other efforts, we are going to have to be assertive about Making Our Future. Again, CVAB leaders and members must work together to make certain that we make the changes that will ensure individual and community health, wellness and recovery services continue to be available through our agency and organizations like ours.
If we want to continue to Extend Our REACH, we have to Make Our Future.
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
Extending Our REACH in 2010: A Look Back
Recovery, Empowerment, Advocacy, Community, Hope
The past year has once again demonstrated CVAB's tremendous ability to Extend Our REACH to meet the needs of our community.
The Self-Help Recovery Center was able to serve yet another record number of people seeking to be proactive in their wellness and recovery. We saw 2200 people with nearly 19,000 visits into the Center. The SHRC added a number of successful classes and groups under the leadership of our capable staff and volunteers.
In April, CVAB added a second program and center. CVAB began operating the Val Ogden Center after a successful response to a Clark County request for proposals. The VOC has a dedicated staff working side by side with approximately 40 members participating.
August brought CVAB good news: we were selected to receive a SAMHSA Statewide Consumer Network Grant. The grant began in September funding CVAB's Extending Our REACH to begin three SHRC's in WA and link these along with existing peer-run organizations together.
October provided another opportunity. CVAB hosted a 40 hour Washington State Peer Counselor Training for 24 of our peers. The week was a success and our hope is to further our abilities in delivering solid trainings.
2010 was a year for Extending Our REACH and Achieving Our Goals.
The past year has once again demonstrated CVAB's tremendous ability to Extend Our REACH to meet the needs of our community.
The Self-Help Recovery Center was able to serve yet another record number of people seeking to be proactive in their wellness and recovery. We saw 2200 people with nearly 19,000 visits into the Center. The SHRC added a number of successful classes and groups under the leadership of our capable staff and volunteers.
In April, CVAB added a second program and center. CVAB began operating the Val Ogden Center after a successful response to a Clark County request for proposals. The VOC has a dedicated staff working side by side with approximately 40 members participating.
August brought CVAB good news: we were selected to receive a SAMHSA Statewide Consumer Network Grant. The grant began in September funding CVAB's Extending Our REACH to begin three SHRC's in WA and link these along with existing peer-run organizations together.
October provided another opportunity. CVAB hosted a 40 hour Washington State Peer Counselor Training for 24 of our peers. The week was a success and our hope is to further our abilities in delivering solid trainings.
2010 was a year for Extending Our REACH and Achieving Our Goals.
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
HAPPY DECEMBER
Well, we have made it to the twelfth month of twenty-ten. I hope you take a look at the calendar and choose to participate in one of our activities. Now is the time to start thinking about what you want to accomplish in 2011...
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
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