NAMI North Carolina’s Policy Position on Adult Care Homes and Department of Justice (DOJ) Ruling
North Carolina’s long and inexcusable reluctance to fund appropriate housing options for those living with mental illness has finally caught up with the state.
The lack of action over the years has resulted in another self-inflicted crisis within the mental health care system.
For complete article go to www.naminc.org
GOAL – 500 Letters – NC Statute 122c- Please Write
LINK: http://www.ncga.state.nc.us/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/HTML/ByChapter/Chapter_122C.html
Asking to review NC statute 122c from a consumer/family perspective
Statute 122c is the overarching governance statute for the Mental Health System of Care
The NC Legislature will be reviewing 122c for LME/MCO governance
From every corner of the State
WE WOULD ASK THE LEGISLATURE TO REVIEW 122c FROM A CONSUMER/FAMILY PRESPECTIVE
Be sure to include your contact information – name, address, phone number, email address.
Send to:
Sen. Martin L. Nesbitt, 29 N. Market Street 7th floor, Asheville, NC 28801
Sen. Tom Apodaca, 1504 Fifth Avenue West, Hendersonville, NC 28739
State Rep. Susan Fisher, 7 Maple Ridge Way, Asheville, NC 28806
State Rep. Patsy Keever, 17 Braddock Way, Asheville, NC 28803
State Rep. Tim Moffitt, 3182 Sweeten Creek Road, Asheville, NC 28803
State Rep. Chuck McGrady, P.O. Box 723, Hendersonville, NC 28793
State Rep. Ray Rapp, 133 Quail Ridge Road, Mars Hills, NC 28754
State Rep. W. David Guice, 297 Cardinal Drive, Brevard, NC 28712
State Rep. Phillip Haire, P.O. Box 727, Sylva, NC 28779
Our goal is 500 letters so every letter will help this important and historic effort!
Many of you may have seen the recent media coverage of the neglect of prisoners living with mental illness at NC Central Prison. NAMI North Carolina plans to keep this issue in the news and needs your help!
Do you or someone you know have a story that involves the justice system? Whether it was pre or post jail diversion, an arrest that involved regular or CIT trained officers, a situation involving mental health courts, or your story of how you were able or unable to transition smoothly back into your community We want stories of how the criminal justice system got it right or how it could have been handled differently. Please send questions and/or stories to Jennifer Rothman at jrothman@naminc.org or 800-451-9682
This Saturday, December 3, 2011 NAMI Western Carolina will hold a general meeting at 11:30 am after our regular CONNECTION (for peers) and Family/Caregiver Support Groups which run from 10 am – 11:30 am.
At the general meeting, board president Bill Kinschner, will facilitate the election of two new board members whose predecessor’s terms have expired. Voting in the election is limited to NAMI WC members only.
Tracey E. Turner, presently an at-large board member, will run for the post of vice-president replacing Bob Carey. Tracey has been very involved with our affiliate and the mental health community on many levels including curriculum development for the Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) for the Asheville Police Department and the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Department. She is also a site coordinator for new CIT trainings, liason to other community mental health groups, a member of the Consumer Family Advisory Committee (CFAC) of Western Highlands Network and a public speaker. She is in recovery from a dual diagnosis. She has lived in Asheville for 18 years.
Karen Hoffman has been the affiliate treasurer since March 2010 and will be running to hold that position. She was appointed to the treasurer’s post when the previous treasurer retired. Karen has an M.B.A. and worked as an internal auditor in Boston. She has also worked as a physician’s assistant. She is in recovery from a mental illness. Karen has lived in Asheville for 8 years.
After the election, Bill will discuss our work in the past year and preview planning for 2012. He will review financials and subcommittees and will be available for questions.
See you Saturday!
UPCOMING TRAININGS
February 11, 2012 – Parents and Teachers as Allies – Raleigh NC
March 23-25, 2012 – Family-to-Family Teacher Training – *Eastern NC
NAMI Basics Teacher Training
April 13-15, 2012 – Peer-to-Peer Mentor Training – *Eastern NC
Support Group Facilitator Training
* These training sites can change if a large amount of interest is from a different part of the state
EVENTS/CLASSES
* Weekly talks to consumers at Neil Dobbins Crisis Stabilization Unit and Detox Facility
* Monthly talks to consumers at the Julian F. Keith Alcohol and Drug Treatment Center
EXPRESS YOURSELF!
* To submit a poem or short story for publication on our website, please click on the Express Yourself! page at the top of this page for submission requirements. We want to hear from you!
SUPPORT GROUPS
* Please go to the Support Group page for a complete schedule of support groups and meetings.
Emergency numbers:
North Carolina Voice on Mental Illness Helpline – 1-800-451-9682 Monday – Friday 830 am – 5 pm. After hours email: mail@naminc.org.
Suicide Helpline – 1-800-273-TALK (8255) – 24 hours/7 days
Western Highlands Network Access Line – 828-225-2800 Monday – Friday 8 am – 5 pm. After hours: 1-800-951-3792. Western Highland is the Local Management Entity which manages mental health, substance abuse, and intellectual/developmental disabilities services in Buncombe, Yancey, Henderson, Translyvania, Rutherford, Polk, Mitchell and Madison counties in western North Carolina.
Thank you to speaker Ashley Pool, a Certified Holistic Wellness Coach, who spoke at our general meeting on November 15 at 7:30 pm.
Ashley discussed stressors including finance, food, family, events, deadlines and the fantasy of the holidays in how we approach this season.
Thank you to all who came to get some help and ideas on how to enjoy the holidays no matter what our situation.
HINT: One way is to come to our Holiday Potluck Party on Tuesday, December 20 from 6 – 8 pm. We will be at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church on Merrimon Avenue near Chestnut Street, Asheville. Bring something yummy to share or just bring yourself! Clothing and personal products will be gathered to be taken to those at Broughton Hospital.
For more information call 828-505-7353.
