official NAMI Mass logo July 22, 2014 FEATURE NAMI Dorchester/Mattapan/Roxbury Celebration of National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month on July 17th, 2014 In recognition of July as the National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month and in honor of Bebe Moore Campbell, NAMI Dorchester/Mattapan/Roxbury organized an event at the Grove Hall Library, located in a predominantly African American neighborhood in Boston on Thursday, July 17, 2014. The event was an educational one to eliminate the sense of stigma of mental illness and disparities in treatment and service delivery. There were over 50 people in attendance -- most from the African American community. Also present were Steven Rosenfeld, President of NAMI Massachusetts, Mary Giliberti, Executive Director of NAMI National, Attorney Michael Curry, President of the Boston Branch NAACP and the keynote speaker, and psychiatrist, Dr. Mathieu Bermingham, a NAMI Massachusetts Board member. Their message was a unifying one, embracing diversity, promoting knowledge of NAMI and its educational and support programs, grassroots advocacy and fighting stigma and discrimination. Mr. Currys speech brought forth the everyday challenges of the inner-city African American and the persistently defeating impact of racism which often adds to the constant stresses blacks and other ethnic minorities overwhelmingly face and which create and exacerbate severe mental health issues and drug addiction among this population. Click here to see the photo album ADVOCACY NAMI Mass letter to Judge Sanders about the Proposed Settlement between Commonwealth of Massachusetts v. Comm of MA SealPartners Healthcare System, Inc., et al., Superior Court Civil Action No. 14-2033-BLS My discussions with mental health providers suggest that there is actually a consensus on the underlying problems that prompt my letter. Specifically, I believe every hospital system affected by this proposed settlement, including Partners, agrees that the adequacy of inpatient behavioral health beds (also referred to herein as psychiatric beds) is a matter of serious concern. That is why it is so regrettable that in the entire settlement document, there is no reference to the problem, much less an attempt to alleviate legitimate concerns of both providers and patients. Click here to read the four-page letter Read The Boston Globe article: Judge grants Coakleys request for delay in Partners antitrust settlement EDUCATION & SUPPORT F2F logo Great News: NAMI Family-to-Family education classes are already forming in Cambridge, Charlestown, Holyoke, Leominster, Norwell, Pembroke/Marshield Area, Plymouth and Wellesley. Sign-up now so you dont miss out! EVENTS Mental Illness in the Movies: Call Me Crazy, a Lifetime original movie TONIGHT, Tuesday, July 22nd, 6:30 - 9:00 pm 1040 Waltham St., Lexington, MA Find Out More A.D.A. Celebration Day & Disability Pride Parade! Thursday, July 24th, 11:30 am - 3:00 pm Boston City Hall Plaza Find Out More Meet the Author: Deb Pacheco, author of First Break Schizophrenia: Recovery is Possible and NAMI Mass Board Member Wednesday, July 23rd, 1:00 - 2:30 pm 1040 Waltham St., Lexington, MA Find Out More Find other happenings on the events calendar! NAMI Massachusetts 800-370-9085 [email protected] namimass.org The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Massachusetts (NAMI Massachusetts) is a statewide, grassroots nonprofit organization. Its mission is to improve the quality of life for people with mental illnesses and their families by educating the public; fighting stigma, discrimination and stereotypes; and advocating to ensure all persons affected by mental illnesses receive the services they need and deserve. Stay Connected With Us! Like us on Facebook Twitter View our profile on LinkedIn Find us on Pinterest Find us on Google+ View our videos on YouTube The views expressed herein do not necessarily reflect the views of NAMI Massachusetts. Your privacy is important to us; therefore, NAMI Mass will not sell, rent, or give your name or address to anyone. At any point, you can select the link at the bottom of any email to unsubscribe, or to receive less or more information. Reply, Reply All or Forward | More
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