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May is Nationally Recognized as Mental Health Month!

MHA just published the 2012 Mental Health Resource Directory for your use. The new directory is fully downloadable and can be found on the home page of our website. The old format has been modified so that the listings are easy to look through and locate exactly what you need. The new format will also allow the directory to be updated ongoing versus once per year. If you see changes or have something to add- call us and we will get it done.

We hope you were able to join us for the Annual Mental Health Fair on Fountain Square. The event was held on May 2 and was a huge success. Thanks to all of the agencies who staffed booths, to B105 for coming and providing music, to Mayfield Farms for FREE ice cream, and to our entertaining Drum Group. Your participation in this event helped to educate and create awareness...exactly the point of our Mental Health Month Celebration!

Don't miss out on our upcoming training opportunities. On May 30 we will host an excellent training targeting those who work with addictions issues in group settings. Get registered today by calling 721-2910 or download the registration sheet from our home page.

Best Regards,

Liz

Liz Atwell is the Executive Director for MHA of Southwest Ohio. She is a United Way volunteer, Board member of The Partnership for Mental Health, Board member of the Cincinnati Psychoanalytic Institute, and Board member of Leadership Council of Human Services Executives.

Mental Health America of Southwest Ohio is dedicated to promoting mental health, working to prevent mental illness and substance abuse through advocacy, education, and supportive services.

We can help you navigate the mental health system, find information, get referrals, or access resources you need. To access over 600 FREE community support groups, click on the link below or use the link in the menu to your left.

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NEED ASSISTANCE: Information & Referral

To help you find the providers you are looking for, MHA maintains a Mental Health Resource Directory. The 2012 Directory is now available and fully downloadable.

Download the 2012 Directory

UPCOMING MENTAL HEALTH ROUNDTABLE

June 5, 2012

The June Roundtable Presentation will be "Redesigning Mental Illness: Communities Supporting Recovery" presented by Paul Komarek and Andrea Schroer. It will be held from noon to 1 p.m. at the United Way of Greater Cincinnati's Fifth Third Convening Center. Thanks to all who continue to attend and learn from the Roundtable!

NEW TRAINING POSTINGS

Our Support Group Clearinghouse will present a special populations support group leadership training...

"Working in Addictions...helping individuals and families through group leadership"

facilitated by Jack Niehaus, MSW

On May 30, 2012 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the United Way of Greater Cincinnati's Fifth Third Convening Center.

May 30th program flyer

COME FOR FOOD, DRINKS & GAMES!

The Recovery Center of Hamilton County will celebrate Mental Health Month with their 5th Annual RECOVRY ROCKS Picnic on Friday, May 25th from 11:00am - 2:00pm at Eden Park at Lakes Drive. Email or call Angela with questions:

513-241-1411 or angelao@recoverycenterhc.org

Understanding the Affordable Care Act (ACA)

A one-page document is available to help you better understand how the ACA affects people with mental illness. The Health Foundation of Greater Cincinnati has 3 downloadable documents that talk about, mental illness and private insurance, mental illness and Medicare and Medicaid, and various examples of how the ACA affects people with mental illness. Copies are available at MHA or you can visit www.healthfoundation.org to download.