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Action Needed to Prevent Federal Cuts
Federal Deficit Debates: What's at Stake? Much of what you read here about Older Adults applies also to Persons with Disabilities.
Stop Automatic Cuts to Mental Illness Research, Services and Housing. Read the article and, please, take the recommended action.
Health Care Funding and Structure
Under the heading "an outreach and advocacy resource you may not have heard about:" The federal Health and Human Services has faith-based and neighborhood partnerships. Their webinars are free and open to all.
Mental Health Services Act
Start planning now! MHSOAC needs NAMI California's and other stakeholders' involvement.
Next Commission Meeting:
March 28, 2013 - Sacramento
Next Community Forum:
March 14, 2013 - Loma Linda University
3:00 - 6:00 PM
See Flyer and Forum Essentials at http://www.mhsoac.ca.gov
The Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) Workforce Education and Training (WET) Five-Year Plan Advisory Sub-Committee - comprised of stakeholders in the California Public Mental Health System - advises OSHPD on the development of the WET Five-Year Plan. All stakeholders can attend the meeting in person or via webinar:
February 27, 2013
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
400 R Street, Suite 471
Sacramento CA 95811
* Five-Year Plan Sub-Committee responsibilities and process
* Discussion on MHSA WET Five-Year Plan Stakeholder Engagement Process
* Discussion on Revised Draft MHSA WET Five-Year Plan Vision, Mission, and Values
* Discussion on Draft Needs Assessment Scope of Work for Contractor
* Discussion of Career Pathways Sub-Committee Scope and Process
Webinar Instructions:
To connect by *telephone only* (no computer):
1. Choose one of the following numbers to dial:
* Toll-Free Number (in USA): 866-390-1828
* Caller-Paid number: 216-706-7075
* Blackberry (Toll-Free Number): 866-390-1828x1197648#
2. When prompted, enter the meeting access code: 1197648#Listen to the Mental Health Services ACTION segments which aired on 2/16/13 and 2/17/13 with anti-stigma advocate, Andrea Crook and on 2/23/13 and 2/24/13 with Dr. Fred Frese. Andrea joins Jennifer at a statewide Policy conference and gives an update on her current situation and achievements, including her experience now raising a newborn!
CalMHSA News that is Good to Know!
-- Bettie Reinhardt, MPH
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