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The basis for the BAMSI-wide "May is Mental Health Awareness Month"
celebration is to offer many different activities during the month
to help increase awareness of the importance of mental health, and
that mental health and physical health go hand-in-hand.
Mental health is critical for
our well being and vitality as well as that of our families,
communities and businesses. Mental disorders and mental health
problems affect people of all backgrounds and all stages of life, and
no one is immune. The World Health Organization found that
mental illnesses rank first in terms of causing disability in the
United States and, collectively, are the most prevalent health problem
in America today.
"May is Mental Health
Awareness Month" offers us the opportunity to bring awareness that
treatment for mental health problems is effective, that the successes
of people in recovery are often remarkable, and to acknowledge men and
women in the field who dedicated their lives to help people with
psychiatric disabilities and other mental health problems.
This celebration helps to
demonstrate commitment and support to the people BAMSI serve who have
mental illness, and encourages them to recover and become productive
members of the community.
Mental Health Awareness Month 2008
Calendar of
Events
Throughout
the month, BAMSI will be sharing mental health information with
the people we serve and the community.
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May 5
The PIN Program will be providing Children’s Mental Health
Week Posters in local libraries in Southeast MA
May 7
Parents’ Self Care
Wraparound Family Services
3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
(For Wraparound Families only.)
May 14
Client Appreciation Day
at the Plymouth Counseling Center
225 Water Street
Plymouth, MA
508-747-6302
May 15
BAMSI Outpatient Services Depression Screening –
Held at the Plymouth Center Wal-Mart from 9 am -12 pm
Call the Plymouth Counseling Center for more information
508-747-6302
May 19
Client Appreciation Day
at the Whitman Counseling Center
288 Bedford Street
Whitman, MA
508-447-6425
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May 21
Providers Self-Care Luncheon and Appreciation
Wraparound
Family Services
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
at the Holiday Inn in Brockton
195 Westgate Drive
Brockton, MA 02301
Call (508) 587-2579 ext 23 to register.
May 28
Wraparound Family Services
Resource Fair
Representatives from the local community will be sharing their
information and handing out pamphlets, giveaways, and more
importantly, free advice. 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
at 440 Belmont Street
Brockton, MA
Call (508) 587-2579 ext 23 for more information
May 28
Wraparound Family Services
Feel Good Field Day
Obstacle Games, Field Games, Dance & more
3:00 pm - 6:00
pm
at 440 Belmont Street
Brockton, MA
Call (508) 587-2579 ext 23 to RSVP
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