| Bridging the Gap Replaces Regular November Meeting | |
In November, our regular membership meeting will be replaced by the 4th Annual Bridging the Gap Symposium. For more information,
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| Celebrate Success! | |
Instead of a December meeting, we will get together to celebrate 2010 successes. Join us on Tuesday, November 30, at:
Times Ten Cellar
1100 Foch Street
Fort Worth 76107
5 to 6:30 p.m. |
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| 2010 Bridging the Gap Approaching | | |
Science of change, health reform, engagement, measurement on the agenda 
On November 8 and 9, 2010, the 4th annual Bridging the Gap Symposium will feature nationally renowned speakers who will address subjects ranging from the health of Texas' children to the integration of systems of care, wraparound, evidence-based practices and performance measurements. The Symposium will also include updates on progress made over the past year. Space is limited, so register now.
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Mental Health Connection to Celebrate 2010 | | | Join us at Times Ten Cellar on November 30
Mental Health Connection will host a year-end celebration on Tuesday, November 30, from 5-6:30 p.m. Join us for food and celebrating. There will be a cash bar. The Times Ten Cellar is located at 1100 Foch Street, Fort Worth 76107. There will be no November or December membership meeting. |
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Cultural Competence Team Plans for 2011 | |
 Tarrant County Recognized as National Leader
Virginia Hoft, Mental Health Connection Cultural Competence Chair, was selected to attend the Leadership Academy in Georgetown. She was one of only 50 individuals selected to participate in the event, which focused on improving cultural competency in systems of care. "In Tarrant County, practitioners want to be better, and executives are willing to admit to gaps while allowing time for their employees to go through the training," said Virginia at the October MHC membership meeting. "That kind of support from the top seems to be rare in most other communities."
Plans for 2011 include more executive-level work with the Georgetown National Center for Cultural Competence. In addition, the ACCESS Committee will be reviewing the possibility of book studies, research reviews and further exploration of cultural considerations.
For more information about MHC's cultural competency plans, email Virginia Hoft. |
| Welcome to Our New Members | | Campfire, Sundance join the collaboration
Sundance Center and Camp Fire USA in Fort Worth have  joined Mental Health Connection. Sundance provides treatment in a partial hospital and intensive outpatient day program and operates Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Center is located at 2707 Airport Freeway, on the access road just east of Sylvania.  Camp Fire USA First Texas Council offers after school care, camping, outdoor education, child care advocacy and training, child care resource and referral, and service learning. The organization worked with Hand in Hand during 2010 to roll out Connect4Success in Hood County. This intensive program helps child care providers learn to work with children who have behavioral, emotional and social issues. The goal is to prevent expulsions while helping children receive understanding and possible early intervention. A second Connect4Success program is planned for Johnson County in 2011.
We are excited to have both of these agencies as a part of Mental Health Connection. |
| Web Site Offers Announcements, Job Postings | | Mental Health Connection responds to member needs
The Mental Health Connection Web site has added two pages: one for announcements of interest to members and one for jobs that member agencies would like to post. Both pages can be reached through new buttons on the left side of the MHC Home page. Current announcements include a presentation on Children's Mental Health in Third World Countries presented by The Excel Center on October 25.
To review the Announcements page, click here. For the Jobs page, click here. If you have an announcement or job opening to post, please send all the information to kay.barkin@mhmrtc.org. If you include a pdf flyer as an attachment, we will be able to link to it from your announcement or job posting. |
| Hand in Hand Needs Toys | | |
 Holiday Celebration for Client Families
For the first time, Hand in Hand will be holding a holiday party for clients and families in December. Each child who attends will receive a gift, and those who cannot attend will receive gifts within the next week. Hand in Hand is seeking toy donations for those gifts. If you have a chance to purchase gifts or know of a way to have some donated, please let us know. Click here for a list of toys being gathered.
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Mental Health Connection is a collaboration of public and private agencies, as well as individuals who need mental health care services and their caregivers. The organization works to revolutionize the mental health delivery system, with a vision of creating No Wrong Door to the Right Mental Health Resources.
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