Dear NAMI Members--
It is with great sadness that I write to inform you about the passing of two of our founding NAMI members.
On September 24th, Rose Weiss passed away and on October 6th Peg Cochran passed away.
Both Rose and Peg helped not only to organize what is now NAMI, but they both worked diligently to fight for services for those living with mental illness as well as to battle the terrible stigma associated with it. They both also served on our Board of Directors, as well as were members of many county mental health committees. They provided a much needed voice for those affected by mental illness, and they were very affective in their advocacy work. Their energy and dedication will be sorely missed.
There will be a viewing for Peg at Schneider Funeral Home , 431 N. York Road, Hatboro on Sunday October 11th from 2 PM- 4 PM.
There will be a memorial service for Rose at Cathedral Village, 600 E. Cathedral Road, Philadelphia, on Sunday October 18th at 2 PM.
Carol
Monday, October 12, 2009
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
October Events from NAMI Montgomery County
Dear MontCo NAMI Members and friends:
On Thursday, October 1st. Tony Salvatore from Montgomery County Emergency Services will present on "Suicide Prevention and System Transformation". With the high rate of suicide for those affected by mental illness and substance abuse disorders, this is a very important issue for all of us to learn more about. Please plan to join us for this free presentation. More details are available in our newsletter.
Sunday October 4th is the start of Mental Illness Awareness Week. To kick things off we will hold our traditional Candlelight Ceremony, 7 PM at Building 33 (Norristown State Hospital). Glenn Koons, Certified Peer Specialist, will be our speaker and refreshments will be served.
Be sure to join us at Montgomery County Community College on Tuesday October 6th, 7 PM at Science Hall, for Dr. Joel Schwartz, the "Stress Less Shrink". Enjoy an evening of humor with Dr. Schwwatz-- again no charge but be sure to RSVP (details in the Memo).
Also to celebrate the week we will be donating $500 each to five major libraries in Montgomery County (Norristown, Pottstown, Abington, Lansdale and Upper Dublin). We are asking that the libraries use the funds to purchase books on mental illness. A list of suggested books will be provided along with book plates, indicating that the book was donated by our NAMI affiliate and contact information for each of our offices.
We have arranged the check presentations at each library with photographers from local area newspapers at the following times:
Lansdale - Monday 10/5 at 11 AM
Upper Dublin - Monday 10/5 at 1 PM
Norristown - Monday, 10/5 at 2:30 PM
Pottstown - Tuesday 10/6 at 2 PM
Abington- Thursday 10/8 at 10 AM
The funds are proceeds from our 2009 Greater Philadelphia NAMIWalk. We are hopeful that this effort will help to increase public understanding of mental illness.
Carol
On Thursday, October 1st. Tony Salvatore from Montgomery County Emergency Services will present on "Suicide Prevention and System Transformation". With the high rate of suicide for those affected by mental illness and substance abuse disorders, this is a very important issue for all of us to learn more about. Please plan to join us for this free presentation. More details are available in our newsletter.
Sunday October 4th is the start of Mental Illness Awareness Week. To kick things off we will hold our traditional Candlelight Ceremony, 7 PM at Building 33 (Norristown State Hospital). Glenn Koons, Certified Peer Specialist, will be our speaker and refreshments will be served.
Be sure to join us at Montgomery County Community College on Tuesday October 6th, 7 PM at Science Hall, for Dr. Joel Schwartz, the "Stress Less Shrink". Enjoy an evening of humor with Dr. Schwwatz-- again no charge but be sure to RSVP (details in the Memo).
Also to celebrate the week we will be donating $500 each to five major libraries in Montgomery County (Norristown, Pottstown, Abington, Lansdale and Upper Dublin). We are asking that the libraries use the funds to purchase books on mental illness. A list of suggested books will be provided along with book plates, indicating that the book was donated by our NAMI affiliate and contact information for each of our offices.
We have arranged the check presentations at each library with photographers from local area newspapers at the following times:
Lansdale - Monday 10/5 at 11 AM
Upper Dublin - Monday 10/5 at 1 PM
Norristown - Monday, 10/5 at 2:30 PM
Pottstown - Tuesday 10/6 at 2 PM
Abington- Thursday 10/8 at 10 AM
The funds are proceeds from our 2009 Greater Philadelphia NAMIWalk. We are hopeful that this effort will help to increase public understanding of mental illness.
Carol
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Join Us Aug. 26 - Coalition for Essential Services Rally
Please join the Southeastern PA Coalition for Essential Services to raise our voices at this week and urge our elected officials to pass a good and fair budget for Pennsylvania citizens.
Take Action NOW!
Call your PA Lawmakers and Urge Them to Pass the State Budget & Preserve Community Resources.
Click to take action
Join us on Wednesday to rally for a FAIR & EQUITABLE budget NOW!
WHAT: Southeastern Pennsylvania Coalition for Essential Services Rally
Speakers include:
• David Fair, Senior Vice President for Community Impact, United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania
• Claudia Hellebush, Executive Director, United Way of Chester County
• Bill Pierce, Executive Director of the Downingtown Area Senior Center
• Others who are impacted by the budget impasse
WHEN: August 26, Wednesday @ Noon
Rain or Shine
WHERE: Media Courthouse - 201 West Front St., Media, PA
WHY: Because Pennsylvanians Need a Budget NOW!
The Southeastern Pennsylvania Coalition for Essential Services rally sponsors:
United Way of Southeastern PA, United Way of Chester County, United Way of Southeast Delaware County, Mental Health Association of Southeastern PA, Housing Alliance of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Council of Children, Youth & Family Services , Pennsylvania Budget and Policy Center, Pennsylvania Association of Nonprofit Organizations (PANO), Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia, PA ACORN, Pennsylvania Association for Adult Continuing Education, Greater Philadelphia Coalition Against Hunger, Action AIDS PA, Public Citizens for Children and Youth, Community Interactions, Inc., Delaware Co. Communities That Care Network, Chester Education Foundation, Maternity Care Coalition, Philadelphia Alliance, Mid County Senior Services, Freedom Valley Disability Center, Calcutta House, Philadelphia Coalition for Essential Services, Project H.O.M.E., Resources for Human Development, Children and Youth Services of Delaware County, Greater Philadelphia Urban Affairs Coalition, Vote for Homes Coalition, The Crime Victims’ Center of Chester County, Inc., Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance, Joshua Achievement Center, Dignity Housing, Episcopal Community Services, Horizon House of Philadelphia, Philadelphia Association of Community Development Corporations, The Arc of Delaware County, Children and Youth Services of Delaware County, People's Emergency Center, District 1199C Training & Upgrading Fund, Philadelphia Hospital and Health Care Employees – District 1199C, Center for Literacy, JEVS Supports for Independence, Philabundance, Community Learning Center, SHARE Food Program, Inc., Community Women's Education Project (CWEP), Turning Points for Children, Childpsace CDI, KenCrest Services, Today’s Child Learning Centers, Inc., Youth Service, Inc., Coalition to Save the Libraries, Southeast Pennsylvania Network For Family Health, Education & Welfare, Women's Opportunities Resource of Center, Caring People Alliance, ElderNet of Lower Merion and Narberth, PAR – Pennsylvania Association of Resources for Autism and Intellectual Disabilities, and Zhang Sah
For more information, or to add your name as a rally sponsor, contact Jennine Miller jmiller@projecthome.org or 215.232.7272
Take Action NOW!
Call your PA Lawmakers and Urge Them to Pass the State Budget & Preserve Community Resources.
Click to take action
Join us on Wednesday to rally for a FAIR & EQUITABLE budget NOW!
WHAT: Southeastern Pennsylvania Coalition for Essential Services Rally
Speakers include:
• David Fair, Senior Vice President for Community Impact, United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania
• Claudia Hellebush, Executive Director, United Way of Chester County
• Bill Pierce, Executive Director of the Downingtown Area Senior Center
• Others who are impacted by the budget impasse
WHEN: August 26, Wednesday @ Noon
Rain or Shine
WHERE: Media Courthouse - 201 West Front St., Media, PA
WHY: Because Pennsylvanians Need a Budget NOW!
The Southeastern Pennsylvania Coalition for Essential Services rally sponsors:
United Way of Southeastern PA, United Way of Chester County, United Way of Southeast Delaware County, Mental Health Association of Southeastern PA, Housing Alliance of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Council of Children, Youth & Family Services , Pennsylvania Budget and Policy Center, Pennsylvania Association of Nonprofit Organizations (PANO), Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia, PA ACORN, Pennsylvania Association for Adult Continuing Education, Greater Philadelphia Coalition Against Hunger, Action AIDS PA, Public Citizens for Children and Youth, Community Interactions, Inc., Delaware Co. Communities That Care Network, Chester Education Foundation, Maternity Care Coalition, Philadelphia Alliance, Mid County Senior Services, Freedom Valley Disability Center, Calcutta House, Philadelphia Coalition for Essential Services, Project H.O.M.E., Resources for Human Development, Children and Youth Services of Delaware County, Greater Philadelphia Urban Affairs Coalition, Vote for Homes Coalition, The Crime Victims’ Center of Chester County, Inc., Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance, Joshua Achievement Center, Dignity Housing, Episcopal Community Services, Horizon House of Philadelphia, Philadelphia Association of Community Development Corporations, The Arc of Delaware County, Children and Youth Services of Delaware County, People's Emergency Center, District 1199C Training & Upgrading Fund, Philadelphia Hospital and Health Care Employees – District 1199C, Center for Literacy, JEVS Supports for Independence, Philabundance, Community Learning Center, SHARE Food Program, Inc., Community Women's Education Project (CWEP), Turning Points for Children, Childpsace CDI, KenCrest Services, Today’s Child Learning Centers, Inc., Youth Service, Inc., Coalition to Save the Libraries, Southeast Pennsylvania Network For Family Health, Education & Welfare, Women's Opportunities Resource of Center, Caring People Alliance, ElderNet of Lower Merion and Narberth, PAR – Pennsylvania Association of Resources for Autism and Intellectual Disabilities, and Zhang Sah
For more information, or to add your name as a rally sponsor, contact Jennine Miller jmiller@projecthome.org or 215.232.7272
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