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The Messenger

MHASC Bringing Wellness Home
 
First Edition, Volume 8 April 2010
 
We have had a busy March and plan for a busy summer with IC HOPE and the opening of the new "This and That" thrift store in West Columbia! We hope that you take the time to enjoy this beautiful South Carolina spring and remember that "Mental Health Matters!"
 
 
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Mental Health America of SC hosts reception at 701 Center for Contemporary Art to celebrate Michael Nye exhibit 
 
     "Fine Line: Mental Health/Mental Illness" 
 
The 701 Center for Contemporary Art and the South Carolina Hospital Association along with the Nelson Mullins law firm have brought the exhibit "Fine Line: Mental Health/Mental Illness" by artist Michael Nye to Columbia from March 11 through April 25, 2010. The exhibit is a collection of photographs with an audio narrative read by the subject of the each photograph describing their experience with mental illness. The artist writes, "Anyone who has been to these deep places knows something important and valuable. I thank all the individuals in this exhibition for their courage and for being our teachers, for enlarging and illuminating our lives."
 
Friends of Mental Health America of SC were invited to view the exhibit on March 23rd from 7:30 pm to 9pm. At the conclusion of the program several clients of MHASC's Bridges Clubhouse read aloud their own poetry to the audience and IC HOPE even made an appearance. It was a night of education and celebration. 
 
                         
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Pictures from the Poetry Reading
Katherine Kelly                  Tim Stewart
 Katherine Kelly                                    Tim Stewart
                
Mental Health America of South Carolina's Announces Our 56th Annual Meeting to be held May 28, 2010  
Make plans now to join Mental Health America of South Carolina during our annual meeting as we celebrate 56 years in South Carolina. The Annual Meeting will be held in Room 143 of the Academic Center (AC) on the Airport Campus of Midlands Technical College (1260 Lexington Dr., West Columbia, SC  29170). The hours are 8:30 am to 3:00 pm and the cost of registration is $35.00. Please contact Anita T. Baker at (803) 779-5363 to register or for further information visit our website at www.mha-sc.org.
 
We will also hold an awards luncheon and invite you to submit your nominations for the following awards:
 
Affiliate of the Year (Staffed) is awarded to the local affiliate with paid staff that has brought outstanding advocacy and service to their communities.
 
Affiliate of the Year (Unstaffed) is awarded to the local affiliate that accomplishes outstanding advocacy and services to their communities with only volunteers efforts and contributions.
 
The Distinguished Service Award is selected on the basis of nominations from an Affiliate, Board Member, or a MHASC member and should include a description of the contributions made over a period of years and that has been effective statewide. 
 
The Volunteeer of the Year Award is based on outstanding service by an individual in either a local or statewide setting. 
 
The Chairs Award is given in recognition of special persons or affiliates who have made a difference in this state by promoting programs to reduce stigma, educate and advocate on behalf of all those who have mental illness in SC.  
 
Please send a typewritten letter of nomination to Mental Health America of SC, Attn: Awards Committee, 1823 Gadsden St., Columbia, SC 29201or you may fax your letter to 803-929-6147. We appreciate your input as we honor those that deserve recognition!
  
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In This Issue
Michael Nye exhibit
Pictures from Poetry Reading
56th Annual Meeting
"This and That" Thrift Store
Upcoming Events
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Bridges Clubhouse to open "This and That" Thrift Store 


Mental Health America of South Carolina and Bridges Clubhouse have received a $12,500 grant from First Citizens Bank to open a consumer-run thrift store in West Columbia.The "This and That" thrift store is the brainchild of the Bridges clients who have been seeking venues to sell their arts and crafts in the Columbia area. The thrift store will be open on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm. Customers will be offered a variety of items at affordable prices and excellent services from a well trained staff in a convenient location. 

We welcome your donations of items to be sold by the "This and That" thrift store. Please call Anita T. Baker at 803-779-5363 for more information 

Congratulations to the Bridges Clubhouse Clients on this new endeavor! 
 
  
Upcoming Events
 
April 24
NAMIWalk
West Columbia Riverwalk
Columbia
 
May 1
MHA Greenwood County
5K Bell Run
Ninety Six, SC
 
May 28
MHASC Annual Meeting
Midlands Tech
Columbia
 
MAY IS MENTAL HEALTH MONTH!!!
 
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