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2008 Conference Highlights: Wednesday - June 4th

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Affiliate Executive Fundraising Training Session

Nationally-recognized fundraising experts with decades of experiences in the business and nonprofit arenas addressed new funding opportunities. Speakers included Katya Andresen, vice president of marketing, Network for Good, and Michele Przypyszny, former chief executive officer and executive director, Young Survival Coalition.

Welcoming Reception

Attendees reconnected with old friends and made new ones and networked with experts and leadership from mental health groups from across the nation and around the world.

 

 

Concert with Musician Lindsay Rush

Rising singer-songwriter and mpower award winner, Lindsay Rush, entertained all with an intimate musical performance. Lindsay played her music and talked about her current outreach efforts to raise mental health awareness among youth. Now on tour with rock legend Pat Benetar, Lindsay can be found playing shows at some of the country’s most popular venues, including: The Bitter End, The Tin Angel and World Cafe Live.

View Conference highlights from additional days:

• Thursday, June 5, 2008
• Friday, June 6, 2008
• Saturday, June 7, 2008

.:: INFORMATION Primary Goal: A primary goal of Mental Health is to educate the general public about the realities of mental health and mental illness. For more information choose from the fact sheets below or view the entire list. > Anxiety Disorders > Children’s Health > Depression > Bipolar Disorder > Eating Disorders > Older Adults > Other Illnesses > Recovery > Schizophrenia > Suicide

.:: HELP In Crisis? 1-800-273-TALK If you, a friend or a loved is going through a tough time in your life and you need someone: > find treatment > find support group > medication info. > prescription payment > inpatient treatment > find clinical trials > treatment problems > find a local affiliate > help for a friend

.:: ACTION Mental Health America’s Advocacy Network is a powerful voice for change that is made up of thousands of individuals nationwide who take an active role in protecting America’s mental health through legislative advocacy. Sign up today! > Current Legislation > Capitol Hill Update > Federal Funding > Mental Health Parity > Legislator Locator > Donate