COMMUNITY
INFORMATION
Every year, towns, counties, and states around the country
observe National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery
Month (Recovery Month) in September. This year, the
19th annual Recovery Month recognizes the impact that
real people and real stories have on recovery, and celebrates
those who have worked to advance the treatment and
recovery landscape.
In 2008, we are highlighting the people for whom treatment
and recovery have given a renewed outlook on life. We invite
you to take part in our theme, “Join the Voices for Recovery:
Real People, Real Recovery,” and spread the word that addiction
is a medical illness and that treatment is effective and
recovery is possible. By getting involved, you can help more
people on a path of recovery to lead more fulfilling lives.
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NAMI Walks for the Mind of America
September 6, 2008
Walk takes place rain or shine!
Place: Voinivich Park
Check-In Time: 9:00 a.m.
Start Time: 10:00 a.m.
All walkers must register for the walk. There is no walker registration fee.
Total Distance: 2.5 miles
Walkers may walk shorter distances
Parking Available
Highlights along the route: Include the Rock-N-Roll Hall of Fame, Great Lakes Science Center, Cleveland Browns Stadium, the Historical Warehouse District, and Gateway.
Refreshments, Misc & Fun! |
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Educational
Speaker Meetings meet at 7:00 p.m. on the third Thursday
of every month. These are Open House meetings,
the public is welcome to come and join with the new NAMI
Geauga chapter and learn how to better advocate for your
loved one. Most meetings are held at the Geauga County Board
of Mental Health and Recovery Services, 13244 Ravenna Road,
Chardon 44024 (Rt. 44 across from UHHS Geauga Hospita.
Call 440-285-3945 or email mdoehring@mhageauga.org for more
information .If the anticipated audience is large
we will obtain a larger facility for the meeting.
Below is a list of our scheduled speakers.
August 21, 2008 - Sam Rutigliano,
former Cleveland Browns coach, will tell us how Mental Health
has impacted his life. This meeting will be held at the
Geauga County Board of Mental Health and Recovery Services
office.
September 18, 2008 - Drs. Fred and
Penny Frese will talk with us. Dr. Fred Frese, a psychologist
with thirty years experience working with persons with serious
mental illness, lives with Schizophrenia. Dr. Penny Frese
has a Ph.D. in Comparative Arts and an M.F.A. in Directing
from Ohio University. They are active in the mental health
movement, often presenting at statewide and national conferences
in the United States and Canada. They will discuss the Impact
of Mental Illness on a Family. This meeting will be held
at the West Woods in Geauga Park System, 9465 Kinsman Road
(Route 87), which is just east of route 306.
Beginning in Fall 2008-Updates on Medical
Aspects of Mental Health
October 16, 2008 - Dr. Theodore Suh,
Medical Director of the Geriatric Assessment Program at
Euclid Hospital, will address Mental Health and Older Adults.
November 20, 2008 - Joseph Bergant,
Superintendent of Chardon Schools will discuss Mental Health
and Our Schools.
January 15, 2009 - Dr. David Kemp,
K-12 Research Scholar with Mood Disorders Program at University
Hospitals Case Medical Center, will discuss his research.
February 19, 2009 - Dr. James Rodio, Medical Director
of Ravenwood Mental Health Center, will discuss forensic
psychiatry and treatment.
March 19, 2009 - Dr. Richard Hill,
Case Western Reserve University and University Hospital,
will discuss neuroscience research and biochemistry of the
brain.
April 16, 2009 - Dr. Stephen Grcevich,
child and adolescent psychiatrist, will discuss new medications
for children with a mental health diagnosis.
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NAMI SPEAKERS MEETING |
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The National Alliance on Mental
Illness (NAMI) opened a Geauga County chapter. |
NAMI
Geauga's support group for consumers, families and caregivers
of individuals with severe mental illness is held at the Geauga
County Board of Mental Health and Recovery Services, 13244 Ravenna
Road, Chardon, Ohio 44024 on the first Thursday of each month
at 7:00 p.m.
Family-to-Family
Education
This FREE 12-class
education course, taught by trained family members, provides in-depth
basic education and skill training for families and friends presented
with the challenges in having a loved one diagnosed with a severe
mental illness (biologically-based brain disorder). This course
is offered in the spring and in the fall. Registration is required.
Please call the Mental Health Association
and NAMI in Geauga County at 440-285-3945 or email mdoehring@mhageauga.org.
Our educational speaker
meeting meets at 7:00 p.m. on the third Thursday of every month.
Speakers meetings are held at various locations throughout Geauga
County. Call 440-285-3945 or email mdoehring@mhageauga.org for
more information.
The NAMI Connection Support Group
for people living with mental illness
meets at 1:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month
at the Murray Center, 208 North Hambden St., Chardon, Ohio.
The Incredible Years
Positive Parenting Skills to
Help Survive the Preschool Years and Beyond!
This program will meet once per week for 10 weeks.
We will problem solve, work together, role play and help each
other learn positive parenting techniques. These skills combined
with what the children are learning in Dinosaur School will set
the stage for positive social and emotional growth in your children.
Dinner, companionship, help, understanding and
baby-sitting will be provided at these weekly meetings.
FREE!FREE!FREE!FREE!
Meeting Place:
Chardon Community Day Care
Wednesday 5:30 to 8:00 p.m.
Coming 2008
Dinner will be provided
Please register at Catholic Charities Community Services
of Geauga County at
1-440-285-3537 or 1-800-242-9755
If you would like to be added to
our mailing list, please copy and paste the following and send
in an email to info@mhageauga.org or call The Mental Health Association
in Geauga County at 440-285-3945 or mail to 10771 Mayfield Road,
Chardon, Ohio 44024.
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