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| Mental illness shows no prejudice, directly touching one in every five Americans from children to older adults impacting their families, friends and neighbors. The ability to access effective mental health services can make a big difference in the lives of those affected by mental illness. Such services help build healthier, happier lives for consumers and strengthen and empower families. They can help individuals find and maintain jobs, return to school and work, and stay out of trouble, thereby helping our community become stronger. | |||
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Coalition for Healthy Communities CALL TO ACTION! Coalition for Healthy Communities MAY IS MENTAL HEALTH MONTH
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The Governor's Office is conducting a survey of individuals with disabilities to help assess the employment services and supports for individuals with disabilities across NAMI Ohio is tracking denials from Medicaid or Medicaid Managed Care for mental health medications necessary to treat an individual with serious mental illness. Please distribute this memo to prescribers of mental health medications. Medicaid Buy-In for Workers with Disabilities. This program began enrollment April 1, 2008 and is designed to encourage Ohioans with disabilities to work and still keep their health coverage. For more information, read this fact sheet and booklet provided by ODJFS. |
NAMI is conducting a survey of adults living with serious mental illnesses and their family members. In addition to providing information for incorporation into a NAMI report, Grading the States 2009, the survey will help NAMI learn about how well states are providing publicly funded mental health services. If you haven't already, please take a moment to take the survey. Participate in Advocacy activities, visit the MHAC advocacy website.
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