The SCCCMH is excited to be a major sponsor of the first annual DBSA Mental Health Awareness Walk on May 21st. The hope is to have a demonstration of solidarity: consumers, families, friends, advocates, and everyone walking together to increase awareness of the needs of people with mental illness. We also want to squash the stigma associated with mental illness in the hope that people who need help do not hesitate to get help. This is a big deal for Saratoga County. I hope you join us!
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2011-2012 Membership Drive
Please join or renew your membership in the SCCCMH now for the 2011 – 2012 membership year that starts April 1, 2011. SCCCMH has a “pay what you will” approach to membership. We do not want fees to be a barrier to membership. So, even if you are unable to make a donation, please join. The more members the SCCCMH has, the greater our power. To join, complete the membership form in this newsletter and mail to the SCCCMH. Members receive our newsletter. Please return your membership form by May 1st. Even if you are unable to provide financial support, returning the form allows us to keep our mailing list current.
The more members the SCCCMH has, the more we can do for the agencies that provide services to people with mental illness and the more attention we will get from our elected officials.
Help give strength and voice to the needs of people with mental illness even if you are unable to provide financial support.
For more information visit our website: www.SCCCMH-Saratoga.org. You can also contact Peggy Lounsbury at 583-8371 or plounsbury@saratogacare.org. Please join now!
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SCCCMH Annual Dinner and Fundraiser
The annual SCCCMH Dinner and Fundraiser is May 12, 2011 at Longfellows Restaurant. Chris Jasikoff will be honored as the “2011 Citizen of the Year”. This is also the major fundraiser for the SCCCMH with a silent auction and many raffles. For more information and to register, click here.
Christine Jasikoff was named as SCCCMH’s 2011 Citizen of the Year. Chris has made significant achievements in the last two years that benefit the mental health consumers and community in Saratoga County. Chris will be honored at the SCCCMH Annual Dinner and Fundraiser on May 12th.
Marjorie Zak of Saratoga NAMI said, “Chris saw a need for peer-run support groups in Saratoga County and got the training necessary to become a certified peer counselor from the depression and bipolar support alliance, a national organization. Then Chris established the Saratoga County chapter of the DBSA and now runs three support groups in the county. She also helped to establish a group in Schenectady County.”
Chris has been pro-active in the mental health community. She made presentations to several county and city organizations promoting the newly formed local support groups and as a result, Chris has helped reduce the stigma associated with mental illness. She is articulate and passionate and dedicated to her peers in the mental health community. Chris has earned enormous respect from those of us who are fortunate to know her.
Chris and the Saratoga Chapter of the DBSA are now planning the First Annual Mental Health Awareness Walk for May 21st in Saratoga Spa Park. Chris lives her life daily with dignity and grace, managing her illness while contributing to good mental health for all of us in the community.
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DBSA Saratoga Mental Health Awareness Walk
Join us at the first Annual DBSA Saratoga Mental Health Awareness Walk on May 21st at Saratoga Spa State Park. Click here for the flyer and registration/sponsorship form.
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2012 Citizen of the Year Nominations
It’s that time of year again! Nominations for the SCCCMH Citizen of the Year are due. The Citizen of the Year Award recognizes people and organizations that directly or indirectly stand out in the mental health community or among consumers in Saratoga County. SCCCMH honors one worthy nominee annually. Please download and complete the following form by JANUARY 31st 2012. We look forward to reviewing the nominees!