We Must Work Together to Pass
Health Care Reform!
Over the past few months, a wonderful thing happened. Health care reform legislation was passed in both the House of Representatives and in the Senate. It was a difficult journey - but it happened.
The next step should have been a reconciled bill that would have been voted on by both chambers. Instead, our hopes were dashed when Scott Brown won the Senate seat in Massachusetts leaving the Democrats just short of the 60 votes needed for a majority.
However, we have never given up before and we won't give up now! It took 12 long years, a lot of fortitude and a deep commitment to pass Mental Health Parity - but we did it! We will reach this important milestone as well.
While the legislation may not be perfect, it certainly is an improvement over our current system. A system that forces people to choose between paying for their prescriptions or putting food on the table. We must work together to deliver health care reform to millions of Americans who are either uninsured or underinsured. Let your legislators know how you feel. Tell them they need to do what is right for you, your family and your country.
MARCH 2010
March 1-5, Texas Peer Specialist training course, sponsored by Via Hope (see www.viahope.org for further information)
March 22-26, Hawaii veteran Peer Specialist training course (participants selected by local sponsor)
APRIL - MAY 2010
May 3-7, DBSA Peer Specialist training course - Itasca, Illinois (suburban Chicago)
Watch this site for application form--coming soon.
OCTOBER 2010
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5th Annual Rebecca's Dream Gala
October 2, 2010
Past Rebecca's Dream Legacy of Life Awardees:
2009: Paige Hemmis
2008: Illinois then-Lieutenant Governor Pat Quinn
2007: Congressman Patrick J. Kennedy (D-RI)
2006: Patty Duke
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Free podcasts and slides available from the NIDRR/CMHS-funded UIC NRTC Self-Determination Summit:
Click here to learn more about self-determination in a time of economic uncertainty, with an emphasis on person-directed recovery, peer-run services, economic security, and transparency and accountability in behavioral health care.
Davka Fractals Slideshow
Learn more about Davka. Purchase Davka products.
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Important Information
About Smoking
DBSA promotes smoking cessation as a priority of our initiative to improve overall health and wellness for consumers. We offer smoking cessation trainings for consumers, consumer-providers and other mental health care providers.
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Find A Pro
Search for mental health professionals or facilities that have been recommend by individuals living with a mental illness. DBSA launches 'Find A Pro' tool geared for peer recommendations for mental health services. Submit a referral and get a free DBSA lapel pin and be entered to win a Swarovski crystal bracelet!
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