PRESS CONFRENCE AND FUNERAL PROCESSION/VIGIL [
Date: Monday June 22, 2009
Time: 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location: 500 W. Temple St. Followed by a March to State Building 33 S. Spring St, L.A. 90017
For more information contact: Karla Navarrete
knavarrete@communitychang.org
Phone: Karla Navarrete: 213-385-8010

PRESS CONFERENCE AND FUNERAL PROCESSION/VIGIL OF CALIFORNIA'S SAFETY NET PROGRAMS

The reduction and elimination of many health and human services in California like- IHSS, HIV/AIDS Prevention, PACT, CalWORKS, Healthy Families, Core Mental Health services, SSI, Food Assistance, Medi-Cal- will be devastated to our communities, state, and overall national economy.

If you or somebody you know is going to be impacted by the cuts, bring their picture and a story to send a message to the Governor and Federal government:

Alternatives 2009 Conference
“Uniting Our Movement for Change”

October 28 – November 1, 2009, in Omaha, Nebraska

Center for Mental Health Services

Application for Financial Support

The Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS) of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and the Support, Technical Assistance and Resource Center (STAR Center) are planning to provide financial support to consumers of mental health services who wish to participate in the 2009 Alternatives Conference. The conference host is the National Mental Health Consumers’ Self-Help Clearinghouse. A purpose of the conference is to foster transformation of the mental health system to focus on recovery. Please note: To be eligible for this scholarship, a completed application and letter of recommendation must be received by U.S. Mail, postmarked on or before the deadline of June 5, 2009. NO FAX OR E-MAIL SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Also note that these scholarships are contingent on funding and availability. The application is attached to this notice.