Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration

CMHS Consumer Affairs E-News
April 5, 2005, Vol. 05-54

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CONSUMER SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE FOR THE DEPRESSION AND BIPOLAR SUPPORT ALLIANCE 2005 CONFERENCES AND CHAPTER LEADERSHIP FORUMS

Rosemont, IL - August 27-28, 2005
Whippany, NJ - September 10-11, 2005
Fort Worth, TX - October 8-9, 2005

The Center for Mental Health Services, within the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration through a contract with AFYA, Inc., is providing financial support to consumers of mental health services who wish to participate in the annual conference sponsored by the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance. The purpose of the scholarship is to foster transformation of mental health care to focus on recovery. To be eligible for this scholarship, a completed application and letter of recommendation must be received by AFYA by May 31, 2005. If you wish to obtain an application, please e-mail consumerscholarships@afyainc.com or call (301) 270-0841, Ext. 249. For conference information, please visit www.DBSAlliance.org or call (800) 826-3632.

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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.