Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration

CMHS Consumer Affairs E-News
August 1, 2005, Vol. 05-106

Free Mental Health Self-Direction Education Training Series available for viewing

If you missed the Self Direction Education Training Series, it is not too late!

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS) originally aired three webcasts live on March 16th, April 6th and May 25th, 2005. You have the opportunity to see these webcasts simply by logging on to (www.connectlive.com/events/samhsa).

The materials from the three webcasts are available for download. These materials also include the Powerpoint Slides from the speakers, resource links and discussion questions. Use the webcasts and materials to transform mental health care into self-directed care.
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First Webcast Aired: March 16th, 2005

Titled: Self-Direction and Its Relationship to Mental Health.
Principles and Tools of Self-Direction.

What we have learned and the data that supports self-direction in mental health.

Presenters: Tom Nerney, Judi Chamberlin, Jean Tuller
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Second Webcast Aired: April 6th, 2005:

Titled: Models of Self-Direction in Mental Health: what's out there?
How it works in real life and how to make it happen.

Presenters: Carolyn Russell, Jacki McKinney, Patricia Deegan
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Third Webcast Aired: May 25th, 2005:

Titled: Self-Direction in Mental Health-From Ideas to Action:

Funding Self-Directed Care in Mental Health and Helping People Make It Happen. Implementation at the local level.

Presenters: Marguerite Schervish, Jackie Golden, Michael Hlebechuk
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Send your questions to jgolden@dbconsultinggroup.com or by calling 301-589-4020, ext 211 and ask for Jackie Golden.
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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.