Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration

CMHS Consumer Affairs E-News
March 15, 2005, Vol. 05-33

REGIONAL CONSUMER/SURVIVOR MEETING IN SEATTLE, WASHINGTON APRIL 18TH, 2005

HOTEL MONACO
1101 FOURTH AVENUE
SEATTLE , WASHINGTON 98101
8:30 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.

The Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS) of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is dedicated to its goal of promoting a life in the community for everyone through its mission of building resiliency and facilitating recovery. CMHS leads Federal efforts to improve the availability and accessibility of high quality care for people with or at-risk for mental illnesses and their families. It is also dedicated to building consumer empowerment, addressing discrimination and stigma, and applying knowledge about best community-based practices.

The President's New Freedom Commission on Mental Health, in their final report "Achieving the Promise: Transforming Mental Health Care in America," asserts that in mental health delivery systems "Consumers' needs must drive the care and services that are provided." Also, they note that consumers must participate in the design and development of these systems. CMHS is sponsoring this Regional meeting to:

-Identify the needs, issues and concerns of people with mental illnesses;
-Gather input and suggestions for CMHS activities; and
-Facilitate networking to foster mental health systems transformation.

Representatives from Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington will participate.

Seating is limited so participation will be on a first-to-register basis. Breaks will be provided, but lunch will be on your own.
For logistical information contact Kristen Wheeler at NEW-BOLD Enterprises on 240-290-2102 or by e-mail at kristen.wheeler@new-bold.com

For additional information, please contact:

Carlton Speight
Consumer Affairs Specialist
240-276-1949
carlton.speight@samhsa.hhs.gov

Paolo del Vecchio
Associate Director for Consumer Affairs 240-276-1946
paolo.delvecchio@samhsa.hhs.gov

Please complete and return the below form no later than April 8, 2005.

Name: __________________________________________________________

Organization: _____________________________________________________

Address: ________________________________________________________

City/State/Zip: ____________________________________________________

Phone: ______________________ Fax: ________________________________

E-mail: __________________________________________________________

Special Accommodations or Needs: ____________________________________

RSVP by e-mail, fax or mail to: Kristen Wheeler

Meeting Planner
NEW-BOLD Enterprises, Inc.
1700 Rockville Pike, Suite 200
Rockville, MD 20852
240-290-2118 Fax
240-290-2102 Phone
kristen.wheeler@new-bold.com

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The Center for Mental Health Services is a component of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, United States Department of Health and Human Services.