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The NOLA Partnership for Mental Health joins the C-LEARN team
The NOLA Partnership for Mental Health joins the C-LEARN team at LSUHSC-New Orleans to lead a project selected for an Eugene Washington PCORI Engagement Award. The funding is to be used to help develop a skilled community of patients and other stakeholders from across the entire healthcare enterprise and involve them in a meaningful way in every aspect of PCORI’s work. For more about PCORI, visit this link.http://bit.ly/1idIgtt
FREE CONFERENCE FOR ORGANIZATIONS FEATURING EXPERTS IN DISASTER, MENTAL HEALTH AND COMMUNITY PARTNERED PARTICIPATORY RESEARCH
Learn about depression care resources, disaster prep resources and a new project to build resilience in our communities especially in times of disaster.
When: Friday March 29, 2019 8:30am - 2:30pm
Location: Cafe Reconcile, 1631 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., New Orleans
RSVP: 504-685-5197 or mpollo@lsuhsc.edu or visit https://tinyurl.com/y59bocn
Learn about depression care resources, disaster prep resources and a new project to build resilience in our communities especially in times of disaster.
When: Friday March 29, 2019 8:30am - 2:30pm
Location: Cafe Reconcile, 1631 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., New Orleans
RSVP: 504-685-5197 or mpollo@lsuhsc.edu or visit https://tinyurl.com/y59bocn
FREE Community Hurricane Prep Workshop & Crawfish Boil
When: Saturday March 30, 2019 10am - 2pm
Location: 1226 N. Broad St. (Women with a Vision)
Resources for Mental Health, Disaster Prep, Housing & Financial Planning
RSVP: 504-568-5197 or mpollo@LSUHSC.edu or visit https://tinyurl.com/y5skxtq5
Provided by the NOLA Partnership for Mental Health, C-LEARN and PCORI
When: Saturday March 30, 2019 10am - 2pm
Location: 1226 N. Broad St. (Women with a Vision)
Resources for Mental Health, Disaster Prep, Housing & Financial Planning
RSVP: 504-568-5197 or mpollo@LSUHSC.edu or visit https://tinyurl.com/y5skxtq5
Provided by the NOLA Partnership for Mental Health, C-LEARN and PCORI
Past community Conferences
HOMELESSNESS AND MENTAL HEALTH
Featuring the following panel speakers:
B.B. St. Roman, NOPD Homeless Outreach Unit
Joseph Kanter, Health Care for the Homeless
Shelley Boles and Lesley Ann Saketkoo, Santosha Village
Mara Polk, NOLA Partnership board member, Formerly Homeless
Jessie Smith III, Board member, Peer Support Specialist, Formerly Homeless
Eric Oleson, VA Homeless Program
Kathleen North, UNITY Homelessness Program
Participants and panelists engaged in a vibrant discussion about health issues affecting the homeless population in New Orleans, potential solutions, and future directions.
Featuring the following panel speakers:
B.B. St. Roman, NOPD Homeless Outreach Unit
Joseph Kanter, Health Care for the Homeless
Shelley Boles and Lesley Ann Saketkoo, Santosha Village
Mara Polk, NOLA Partnership board member, Formerly Homeless
Jessie Smith III, Board member, Peer Support Specialist, Formerly Homeless
Eric Oleson, VA Homeless Program
Kathleen North, UNITY Homelessness Program
Participants and panelists engaged in a vibrant discussion about health issues affecting the homeless population in New Orleans, potential solutions, and future directions.
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BUILDING ADVOCACY IN TIMES OF AUSTERITY: ADVOCATING FOR MENTAL HEALTH
Led by:
Shannon Williams, New Orleans Chapter National Alliance on Mental Illness
Vickie Ryan, Executive Director of Mental Health America of Louisiana
Participants learned about state budget issues, housing crises, and national health reform. They also engaged in a skills-building workshop on advocating for mental health services at the local, state, and national level.
Led by:
Shannon Williams, New Orleans Chapter National Alliance on Mental Illness
Vickie Ryan, Executive Director of Mental Health America of Louisiana
Participants learned about state budget issues, housing crises, and national health reform. They also engaged in a skills-building workshop on advocating for mental health services at the local, state, and national level.
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"ARE PRISONS AND JAILS DE FACTO PSYCHIATRIC FACILITIES?"
Keynote Speakers:
Barksdale Hortenstine, Jr - Senior Attorney, Orleans Public Defenders
Jessie Smith - Peer Bridger from New Orleans Mental Health Court
Mike Miller, Clinical Coordinator, Crisis Intervention Team NOPD
Dr. Rochelle Head-Dunham, Assistant Secretary/Medical Director, Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals
Dr. Arwen Podesta - Forensic Psychiatrist and Addiction Specialist, Podesta Psychiatry
Debi Davies - Board Member for National Alliance on Mental Health
Charlotte Parent - City of New Orleans Health Department Director
Participants and panelists discussed the phenomenon of transinstitutionalization (moving of people with mental illness from long-term care facilities to prisons) and current issues surrounding criminalization of the mentally ill in our community.
Barksdale Hortenstine, Jr - Senior Attorney, Orleans Public Defenders
Jessie Smith - Peer Bridger from New Orleans Mental Health Court
Mike Miller, Clinical Coordinator, Crisis Intervention Team NOPD
Dr. Rochelle Head-Dunham, Assistant Secretary/Medical Director, Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals
Dr. Arwen Podesta - Forensic Psychiatrist and Addiction Specialist, Podesta Psychiatry
Debi Davies - Board Member for National Alliance on Mental Health
Charlotte Parent - City of New Orleans Health Department Director
Participants and panelists discussed the phenomenon of transinstitutionalization (moving of people with mental illness from long-term care facilities to prisons) and current issues surrounding criminalization of the mentally ill in our community.
our 1st Community mental health forum - In our own voice
Our conference featured a special presentation from the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) New Orleans Chapter titled "In Our Own Voice". Two individuals shared their personal stories of living with mental illness and their journey to recovery. The presentation was followed by a panel discussion on current issues facing those living with mental illness in New Orleans.
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