Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration

CMHS Consumer Affairs E-News
August 16, 2004, Vol. 04-84

Atlanta Regional Consumer/Survivor Meeting

Monday, September 13th, 2004
The Ritz-Carlton Atlanta
Ballroom Salon One
181 Peachtree Street
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
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 Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee will participate. Seating is limited so participation will be on a first-to-register basis. Breaks will be provided, but lunch is on your own.

Please complete and return the registration form no later than September 6, 2004.

Name:
Organization:
Address:
City/State/Zip:
Phone:
Fax:
Email:
Special Accommodations or Needs:

Return by mail or fax to:

Stephanie Olivero
Meetings Assistant
NEW-BOLD Enterprises, Inc.
1700 Rockville Pike, Suite 200
Rockville, MD 20852
240-290-2118 fax
240-290-2102 phone
olivero@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.