[OCSC-news] forward: Free Peer Wellness Forum 4/8 in Salem, OR

Wed Mar 10 07:17:07 CST 2010

BELOW is a forwarded Public Service Announcement from Jessica Van  
Diepen about an all-day FREE Peer Wellness Forum on Thursday, 8 April  
2010 in Salem, Oregon. Please forward.

DAN FISHER from Massachusetts is keynote speaker.

PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED by e-mailing to Jessica at jvandiepen at aocweb.org 
  by Tues., 6 April 2010. There is limited space, so if you wish to  
attend, pre-register as soon as possible.

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FORWARDED:

SAVE THE DATE FOR THIS FREE EVENT!

Peer Wellness Forum

Red Lion Hotel, 3301 Market Street Northeast, Salem, Oregon

Thursday, April 8, 2010, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Arrive at 8:30 a.m.  
for registration and refreshments)

Taking the Next Step: Interactive with Dan Fisher, M.D., Executive  
Director, National Empowerment Center

Dan is a person who has recovered from schizophrenia. He was  
hospitalized several times prior to becoming a psychiatrist. He is one  
of the few psychiatrists in the country who publicly discusses his  
recovery from mental illness. He is a role model for others who are  
struggling to recover, and his life dispels the myth that people do  
not recover from mental illness. His recovery and work in the field  
were recognized by his selection as a member of the White House  
Commission on Mental Health.

"Practicing Wellness" breakout sessions:

Medication empowerment, massage, nutrition, movement & fitness, “The  
Art of Wellness”: an exploration in pastels

Forum discussion

How are community wellness programs working for you? What do you need?

RSVP to Jessica by April 6 (or by March 25 if you will need Americans  
with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations) at jvandiepen at aocweb.org  
or call 503-399-7201. Limited number of travel stipends available.

DRESS COMFORTABLY for the best time!

Program and lunch generously provided by these sponsors:

Addictions and Mental Health Division, State of Oregon
Association of Oregon Community Mental Health Programs
Just People.....helping people
Mental Health America of Oregon
MindFreedom International
Oregon Consumer/Survivor Coalition
Peer Wellness Program of Benton County
Portland Hearing Voices
Project ABLE

If you need this material in an alternate format, please call (503)  
945-5763 (voice) or 1-800-375-2863 (TTY)

- end of PSA -

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If you have questions, wish to pre-register or want a PDF flyer of  
above event, e-mail to jvandiepen at aocweb.org

Please forward.