http://www.mhaoforegon.com Wed, 01 Sep 2010 03:04:32 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en This is a part-time position.  Salary based on experience. Position open until filled. Essential Duties Take the lead in planning, organizing, directing and insuring the completion of all project activities, including those of subcontractors. Participate in reviewing and advising adaptation of curriculum for teaching employment facilitation skills to peers, including obtaining input from ... http://www.mhaoforegon.com/?p=198 Portland, Oregon--Mental Health America of Oregon (MHAO) has been awarded a $210,000 grant (over a three year period) from the Substance Aubse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) for the OPEN Project (Oregon Peer Employment Network). The OPEN Project will help people who use mental health services, including Veterans,  learn employment ... http://www.mhaoforegon.com/?p=192 On behalf of Mental Health America of Oregon, Rollin Shelton and I would like to congratulate the Frontier Leadership Network's Board of Directors on their newly elected officers. Newly elected to office are: Chris Cooley, President (Ontario) Heather (Mousey) Helmer,Vice-president (location to be determined) Teresa Bingham Secretary/Treasurer (Ontario) Additional Board ... http://www.mhaoforegon.com/?p=184 There is a new episode of Advocate for Wellness-Disability Rights Oregon now available at www.advocateforwellness.blip.tv It is an interview about Disability Rights Oregon with Bob Joondeph, Executive Director and Chris Shank, Staff Attorney. Bob speaks about Disability Rights Oregon and the Oregon State Hospital. He mentions his organization's work with Mental Health ... http://www.mhaoforegon.com/?p=180 February 15, 2010 The Board of Directors of Mental Health America of Oregon (MHAO) is deeply saddened and outraged at the loss of your sons, brothers, fathers, uncles and friends, Aaron Campbell and Timothy Douglass. While we did not know Aaron or Timothy personally, we strongly believe that all people deserve ... http://www.mhaoforegon.com/?p=169 You are subscribed to News Releases for Oregon Department of Human Services. The following news release has been issued: Date: Jan. 28, 2010 Contact: Nelsa Brodie 503-945-5690 Low-income Oregonians have a chance for health care coverage The Oregon Department of Human Services (DHS) and the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) ... http://www.mhaoforegon.com/?p=166 New Visions of Mind and Crisis with Ed Knight and Will Hall Two spiritual practitioners diagnosed with schizophrenia ask, Is "mental illness" spiritual? How does trauma relate to enlightenment? What do Eastern religious traditions tell us about madness? Are there holistic treatment alternatives? Can we acknowledge spirit without romanticizing crisis? Join us ... http://www.mhaoforegon.com/?p=155 MHAO is sponsoring a Round Table Dialogue on Thursday, September 24th from 7-9 p.m. at the Multnomah County Commissioners Board Room located at 501 SE Hawthorne Blvd. Speakers Richard L. Harris, MSW Interim Assistant Director for Addictions and Mental Health – DHS Vikki L. Vandiver, Dr.P.H., MSW Professor, School of Social Work, Portland State University Clinical ... http://www.mhaoforegon.com/?p=151 I just found out about this hearing this evening. SB 16-A Engrossed is having a hearing tomorrow. The link to the bill is here. SB 16-A Engrossed was originally designed to provide for advance care directives for people with dementia. The senior advocates are happy with this bill ... http://www.mhaoforegon.com/?p=138 Many individuals who experience mental health challenges also have used alcohol and other drugs.  DDA is a self-help program modeled off of Alcoholics Anonymous.  You can find DDA's website here. Many individuals have found DDA to be helpful in their recovery process. Corbett Monica, one of MHAO's board ... http://www.mhaoforegon.com/?p=135