Manderscheid Appointed to HHS Advisory Committee (03/17/08)
SRA International, Inc. announced that Global Health Sector Director of Mental Health and Substance Use Programs Ronald Manderscheid, PhD, has been appointed to Health & Human Services (HHS) Secretary Michael O. Leavitt's Advisory Committee on National Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Objectives for 2020. The committee was established to provide advice and assistance to the Secretary and HHS in developing health promotion and disease prevention objectives to improve the health of Americans by the year 2020. Manderscheid, who will represent interests in mental health and substance use, has more than 30 years of in-depth experience in these areas. He currently leads an SRA program area that includes development, demonstrations and research projects in mental health and substance abuse. "Public Health - especially mental health and substance use services - has been much more than just a career or job for Ron; it has been his life's work," said SRA Global Health Sector Vice President and Director of Strategic Initiatives Stewart Simonson. "With Ron's expertise, the SRA Global Health Sector brings a level of expertise to the fields of mental health and substance abuse that makes a difference in the lives of Americans. We are extremely honored to have Ron on our team." The committee is comprised of experts in public health promotion, disease prevention, and public health benchmarking; Manderscheid was one of just 13 members selected from 400 candidates. Manderscheid retired from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration after serving in a variety of leadership roles, including Chief of the Survey and Analysis Branch within the Center for Mental Health Services. He is a recognized national and international thought leader in mental health and substance use, has numerous published works, and is a recognized keynote speaker at industry functions. He has received many awards for his contributions to mental health and substance abuse, including the American College of Mental Health Administration's Lifetime Achievement Award. Coakley Trustees Honor CAN With 2008 Leadership Award (03/14/08)
Consumer Action Network (CAN) was incorporated in the District of Columbia as a non-profit peer-advocacy organization in January 2003. On September 3, 2003, CAN was awarded a competitive contract with the DC Department of Mental Health to develop a grievance system and peer-advocacy program for recipients (consumers) of mental health services. CAN's founding directors, Mary Hathaway, Effie Smith and Mary Blake, envisioned a new peer-directed, project-focused, and empowerment-based strategy for addressing DC consumers' needs. To preserve its independence and longevity, CAN plans to seek funding from diverse-source funding opportunities and enhance the consumer ‘s role in delivering services, improving quality of life, and supporting recovery. In 2006 and 2007, CAN was awarded the Timothy Coakley Leadership Award from the American College of Mental Health Administration (ACMHA). The awards were in support of CAN's early planning work on an entrepreneurship initiative that was launched in March 2006. On March 14, 2008, CAN received the Timothy Coakley Leadership Award for the third year, providing additional seed funding to continue their work on entrepreneurship activities for consumers. ACMHA is pelased to provide readers with several documents that outline the work of CAN on the projectsupported by the Coakley Award. Questions about the project and the documents below may be directed to Effie Smith, Director, Consumer Action Network at 202-842-0001. Entrepreneurship as a Path to Recovery: Key Points
Mentorship Program Seeks Mentors and Learners (02/01/08)
The College is preparing to launch the second round of the ACMHA Emerging Leaders Mentorship Program that was introduced during the 2006 Santa Fe Summit. The first class of mentors and larners are completing a year of work together and the Leadership Committee is recruiting for the 2008 class. The program brochure provides additional information about the ACMHA experience, which airs experienced leaders with self-identified emerging leaders for informal learning and support. Mentor and learner dyads establish regular communiation strategies (email and telephone) around goals identified by the individual. The mentoring experience is enhanced through quarterly conference calls with program facilitators and participants as well as an on-site gathering in Santa Fe for those attending the Summit. Application materials for both mentors and learners are available from the links below. ACMHA Launches Development Campaign (01/07/08)
In 2007 the Board of Directors undertook the creation of a comprehensive development campaign to support future work of the College. An executive summary of that plan is included from the link. Questions may be directed to Dr. Kris Ericson, executive director, or Dr. Howard Savin, development chair. Contact information is available under "About ACMHA" on this web site. Whole Health Campaign (11/29/07)
Support Wellness of Mind and Body for a Healthier America
ACMHA is pleased to join with other national organizations to promte the health of wellness of all Americans through the inclusion of equitable and adequate mental health and addicition treatment coverage. Click on the headline to access the Whole Health Campaign brochure. From Ethics to Evidence: Joint Commission Conference on Behavioral Health Care (10/26/07) BU Hosts Conference on Achieving Recovery (10/03/07)
ACMHA Announces Distinguished Service Awards (03/21/06)
Leadership Development Program Launched (03/21/06) Medicare Part D Education Project The Medicare Part-D education project website, http://www.mentalhealthpartd.org/, provides education and technical assistance to our constituencies about Medicare Part-D, the new pharmacy benefit that starts January of 2006.
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