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October 2009

Food Education Curriculum Now Available
Special Issue of Journal focuses on Parents with Psychiatric Disabilities and Their Families
Use Copyright Clearance Center Services for Permissions
What a Difference a Friend Makes
Bring Change 2 Mind

September 2009

Revised Recovery Workbook Now Available
Initiatives to Support Students in Higher Education
Psychiatric Rehabilitation Educators Hold Fall Symposium

August 2009

New Guide Available with Principled Leadership Book
Free Webinar on Helping Business Incorporate the Value of People with Disabilities into Their Bottom Line
New Guide Reviews Research on Law Enforcement Responses to People with Mental Illnesses
USPRA Announces Ethics Webinar
New Book of Recovery Stories and Images

July 2009

Systematic Review of Supported Housing
Summer Issue of Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal Online Now Available
Free Webinar Focuses on Getting through Tough Economic Times
Working the WRAP with Veterans Free Webinar with Copeland
Inform Employers about Benefits of Ticket-to-Work Program through Free Webinar
New Resource Educates Latinos about MH Issues

June 2009

Curriculum for Training Personal Assistance Service Providers
10 Tools to "Live your Life Well"
Results on Certified Peer Specialist Job Titles and Job Descriptions
Free Webcast on Consumer Integration: Why It Matters, How It Works
Bringing Together Training in Research, Clinical Experience and Psychiatric Rehabilitation
New NIMH Video Describes Depression, Importance of Treatment
Peer-Centered Perspective Featured at Conference
Thank you from the makers of the eCast

May 2009

New Book of Recovery Stories and Images
Advanced Workshops in Psychiatric Vocational Rehabilitation
Top Recovery Resources for Mental Health by State
Video Highlights Use of Photovoice in Expressing Experience of Stigma
Conference Celebrates 100 Years of Advocacy
Scholarship Deadline Approaching for Conference

April 2009

Higher Education Support Toolkit
Guide to Employment Supports from Social Security
Conference on Self-Determination
Videos on Ending Chronic Homelessness
Redesigned Product Webpages
Mothers with Depression and their Adult Daughters: Study Seeks Participants
Special Message from the makers of this eNewsletter

March 2009

Comfort Rooms that Work
Report Card on State Mental Health Services
Online Community for Individuals to Share their Stories
Capacity Building on Minorities with Disabilities
National Mental Health Anti-Stigma Campaign

February 2009

Stigma Combated through Photography Intervention
Training for Certification as Peer Specialist
Upcoming Conferences
Articles Highlight Recovery and Rehabilitation

January 2009

Last Call for Applications
Consumer Providers in the Workforce
Special Section of Journal focuses on Occupational Therapy and Psychiatric Rehabilitation
Mental Health on Campus Resources
The Role and Function of Mental Health Court

December 2008

Changes to the ADA Affect Those with Psychiatric Disabilities
Call for Presentation Proposals for NAMI Convention 2009
Depression and Bipolar Support in Spanish
Veterans-Related Resources
Free Online Videos on Resiliency and Recovery

November 2008

Innovative Initiatives for Reducing Early Mortality
Self-Disclosure and Its Impact
Mothers with Depression and their Adult Daughters: New Study Seeks Participants
Call for Papers and Presentations on Disability and Rehabilitation Research
Guide for College Students Seeking Mental Health Services
Multicultural Presentations Available from Conference

October 2008

New Class Announced in Psychiatric Vocational Rehabilitation
Fall Issue of the Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal Online Now Available
Free Webinar on Strategies to Help Veterans
Resources on Multicultural Mental Health and Rehabilitation
Planning Ahead Supports Self-Determination

September 2008

New Homelessness Resource Center Web Site Launched
September is Suicide Prevention Month
New Toolkit Supports Sustainability in Community-Based Programs
Call for Workshop Proposals
Survey Seeks Input on State Mental Health Systems

August 2008

Parenting & Child Custody Issues Toolkit for People with Behavioral Health Problems
Conference on Recovery now Online Video Courses with CEUs
Resources and Funding focus for Student Mental Health on College Campuses
The Contribution of Self-Direction to Improving the Quality of Mental Health Services
Center Continues as Academic Program Closes
Helping to Demystify Self-Inflicted Violence

July 2008

Latino Initiatives Focus for Newsletter
Online Survey Looking for Feedback from Certified Peer Specialists!
Summer Issue of the Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal Online Now Available
Peer-Centered Presentations Featured at Conference
Suicide Prevention among Individuals with Serious Mental Illnesses
Transition Age Youth and Steps Taken by States

June 2008

Leadership in Mental Health Systems Focus for Newsletter
Online Survey for Parents with a Psychiatric Disability
Free Webinar on the Effective Use of WRAP
Funding Opportunities
Women and Depression
Survey for People with Bipolar Disorder

May 2008

Remarkable Success in Supported Employment Featured in Spring Issue of Journal
Cultural and Linguistic Competence Conference Call
Creating Inclusive Communities for People with Psychiatric Disabilities
National Conference and Summit on Mental Health Promotion
New International Diploma in Mental Health Law
NAMI Annual Convention in June
Alternatives 2008 Seeks Workshop Proposals

April 2008

New Book on Leadership
Conference Closes, Courses Coming
Report on State Mandates for Benefits
Free Guidebook Highlights Peer Specialists in In-Patient Settings
"Power of Peers" Conference Offers Scholarships

March 2008

Conference Spans Research, Practice and Innovations Toward Recovery
Mental Health America Releases Survey Results of Consumers and Psychiatrists
Suicide Prevention Resources
Funding Opportunities for Researchers from National Institute of Health
Free Training Teleconference on Stigma
Accredited Online Courses Free for a Limited Time

February 2008

Conference on Innovative and Effective Ways to a Recovery-Orientation
Participate in Survey on Cultural Competence in Consumer-Run Programs
Special Offer for Print and Online for Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal
New Film Focuses on Work & Recovery
Last Call for Applications
Co-Occurring Disorders Treatment and Prevention Recommendations

January 2008

Online "Clubhouse" is Unique, New Opportunity for Support and Hope
Last Chance for Early Bird Discount on Conference
Toward a Vision of Recovery: Book and Companion Video
Free Webcast on the Evidence Base for Consumer-Driven Services
Articles Highlight Recovery and Rehabilitation

December 2007

Special Savings on Upcoming Conference
New Web Resource on Wellness for People with Mental Illnesses
Free How-To Webcast on Systems Advocacy
NAMI Launches Veterans Resource Center

November 2007

Conference on Recovery Announces Presenters
Resources for Spanish-Speaking Clients
Fall Issue of the Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal Online Now Available
Survivors of Suicide Loss Have New Opportunity for Support
Training on Supporting Parents with Mental Illness

October 2007

New Class Announced for Psychiatric Vocational Rehabilitation
Resources for Veterans and their Families
Psychiatric Rehabilitation Educators Share Ideas
Employment Opportunity for Senior Research Specialist
New Transformation Effort Seeks Input
Call for Papers
Funding Opportunities for Researchers From SAMHSA
From The National Institute of Health

September 2007

Newsletter Focuses on Resources for Measuring Outcomes
Free Webcast about Rehabilitation Readiness Guide for Latinos
Deadline for Poster Submissions October 30
Guidelines Issued for Medicaid Funding of Peer Support Services
Postdoctoral Research Fellowships at Boston University Accepting Applications

August 2007

Web Resource on Homelessness Launched
Free Download of Video on Recovery
Training in Recovery-Oriented Rehabilitation Processes
Help Identify Unique Community Integration Efforts
Science, Service and Recovery Conference to Be Held in Chicago
International Meeting Focuses on Building Partnerships

July 2007

Peer Specialist Conference offers Practical Skills
Free Download for Guide to Parenting with a Mental Illness
Bazelon Offers Model Policy for Addressing Student Mental Health
Care for People with Co-occurring Disorders
Early Bird Registration ends July 15 for European Conference
Upcoming Presentations by Center Staff

June 2007

Consumer-Driven Services Directory Welcomes Applications
Free Teleconference Training on Improving Provider Attitudes
Executive Seminar on System Transformation
Conference Focuses on Brighter Futures for Persons Living with Schizophrenia
Funding Opportunities for Researchers from National Institute of Health

April 2007

Call for Posters at International Conference
Web Training Sessions on Accommodation and Compliance
Free Online Tools for Workforce Development
Peer-run Programs Invited to Apply
Spirituality and Recovery Focus for Spring Issue

March 2007

Early Bird Discounts End March 8
Curriculum on Seclusion and Restraint Roadmap Available as Free Download
Online Seminars Offer Continuing Education in Psych Rehab
Articles Highlight Transformation, Recovery and Rehabilitation

February 2007

National Conference on Supported Education
Certificate Program in Psychiatric Vocational Rehabilitation Starting Soon
New Adaptation of Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) for Veterans
Assessing and Addressing Trauma and PTSD within Psychiatric Rehabilitation

January 2007

Guide to Creating a Statewide Anti-Stigma Campaign Available
Manual Describes Community Integration Supports Development
Empowerment Scale Goes Multilingual
National Institute of Mental Health Requests Input on Research Questions
Funding Opportunities for Researchers from National Institute of Health

December 2006

Series Addresses Integration of Health, Mental Health and Rehabilitation
Free Teleconference Training Calls on Stigma and Discrimination
New Class Announced for Psychiatric Vocational Rehabilitation
Mental Health Consumers/Survivors Create National Coalition
Employment Opportunity for Senior Research Specialist

November 2006

Updated Internet Courses Focus on Psych Disabilities and Recovery
New Book on Stories of Recovery
Dates Announced for International Conference on Rehabilitation and Recovery
National Resource Center Now Available for Psychiatric Advance Directives
Free Download for Overview Sheets about Co-Occurring Disorders

October 2006

Second Volume on Recovery Research Now Available
Recovery-Orientation Focus for Fall Psych Rehab Journal
Audio Conference Educational Series on Psychiatric Rehabilitation Registering Now
Center to Culturally Adapt Mental Health Instrument

September 2006

Training Day on Community Integration
Conference Offers In-Depth Technical Assistance
Curriculum on Restraint Reduction Available
Free Downloads on Articles
Psychiatric Rehabilitation Educators Share Ideas

July 2006

New Online Seminar On Research Issues for Consumers
Summer Issue of Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal Now Online
Newsletter Focuses on Cultural Competency
Conference Addresses Accommodation Issues
Funding Opportunities for Researchers From the National Institute of Health

June 2006

Free Download: Recovery Fact Sheet
Researchers & Trainers to Speak at USPRA Conference
SAMHSA Issues Consensus Statement on Mental Health Recovery
Under the Wire...Introductory Rates End June 30
Community Integration Call for Papers Deadline Extended to June 30
Psychosocial Rehabilitation Call for Papers Deadline Extended to June 15
Funding Opportunities for Research... Community Reintegration & Mental Illnesses in Older Adults

May 2006

Free Download for Webcast on Leadership in Public Mental Health
Health and Psych Disabilities Focus for Special Issue of Psych Rehab Journal
States Given Report Cards by Consumer-Focused Organization
Funding Available for Campus Suicide Prevention
Final Call for Papers: Conference on Psychosocial Rehabilitation this Fall

April 2006

Deadline for May Workshops on Transitional Age Youth, Photovoice and Job Retention
Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal Announces Online Version
Fact Sheet Available for Free Download Promoting Consumer Community Integration
New Webcast Focuses on Consumer-Driven Services
2005 Books and Book Chapters by Center Staff

February 2006

Spring Workshop Registration Now Available
Psychiatric Vocational Rehabilitation Program Starting Soon
UPenn Collaborative on Community Integration Announces Conference
2005 Articles Produced by The Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation that May Be of Interest

January 2006

A Special eCast on Medicare

December 2005

Call for Curricula on Coping with Stigma
New Book on Clinical Approaches in Hispanic Mental Health
Grant Opportunities from the Center for Mental Health Services
Announcing Survey on Post Secondary Ed
Compendium of Recovery Measures

November 2005

Documentary on Mental Illness Airs on ABC
Grant Funding Creates Traineeships in Psych Rehab
New Book Targeted to Latino Community
Study Results on Meds Treating Schizophrenia
New Report from Institute of Medicine

October 2005

Last Call -- Workshops in November on Medicare, Higher Ed, Latinos & Health
New Class Announced for Psychiatric Vocational Rehabilitation
Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation Awarded New Grant
SAMSHA Announces over $260 Million in Grants Awarded
National Conference on Disability Inclusion and National Service

September 2005

Online Registration Available for Fall Workshops on Medicare, Higher Ed, Latinos & Health
Remembering Carol Mowbray
Important Prescription Coverage Changes Coming
Hope & Health for Persons with Psych Disabilities
New Center Focuses on Minorities with Disabilities
National Mental Health Organizations Together Create Campaign for Mental Health Reform

August 2005

Immediate Response Needed to Proposed Long-Range Plan on Disability Research
Psychiatric Vocational Rehabilitation (PVR) Focus for Newsletter
SAMHSA Releases Action Steps for Transformation
20 PDP Hours Available for New Book + Test
Article Available for Free Download
Fall Workshops on Medicare, Higher Ed, Latinos & Health

July 2005

Fall 2005 Workshops
Book Presents 30 Years of Evidence Supporting Recovery
Trends in Transformation
Implementing Recovery-Based Care

June 2005

Peer Research Tool from UIC NRTC
APA Training Grid Outlines Best Practices
Transformation Institute in Consumer Studies

May 2005

New Directory of Consumer-Drive Services
SAMHSA Reaching Out to Prospective Grantees
What Professional Need to Know about Families
Free Article: Consumer-Run Drop-In Centers: Program Operations and Costs

April 2005

Participate in stigma and discrimination internet survey
Trauma-informed peer support conference
Participate in SAMHSA webcast on self-direction
Northeast wrap conference

March 2005

Only 4 weeks left to register for spring workshops
New self-determination tool for free download
Last chance to apply to certificate program in psychiatric vocational rehabilitation
Postdoctoral research fellowships available
Call for papers on spirituality and recovery from serious mental illness

February 2005

Spring Workshop Series at Boston University, April 11-14, 2005
Free Article: Evaluating Cultural Competence Among Behavioral Health Professionals
SAMHSA Notices of Grant Funding & Requests for Applications No Longer Published in Federal Register

January 2005

Spring 2005 Workshops
UIC Webcast on How to Find Employment
Free Article: Experiences of Children with a Parent who has a Psychiatric Disability
Announcing a New Center for Capacity Building on Minorities with Disabilities Research

December 2004

Free Video on Building a Meaningful Life after Hospitalization
Center Receives Research and Training Center Grant
Recovery Study Seeks Participants for Anonymous Internet Survey
Colloquium on Health Promotion Webcast Available for Download
Free Article Discusses Study Results on Coping Strategies

November 2004

Free Treatment Guide For Youth In Juvenile Justice System
Participate In Psych Rehab Audio Conference
Integrating Physical And Mental Health Care For People With Serious Mental Disorders
Scholarship For Individuals With Severe Mental Illness

October 2004

Resource Center Produces Quarterly Memorandums on Discrimination & Stigma
UPENN Collaborative on Community Integration Launches Web Site
New! Practitioner Tools For Achieving Valued Roles
New! Professional Development Program Online Seminar

September 2004

Article Available for Free Download
Psychiatric Vocational Rehabilitation Certificate Program Announces 2005 Class!
In Recovery: The Making of Mental Health Policy
Repository of Recovery Resources Flyer

July 2004

Announcing a Web-Based Repository of Recovery Resources
ICDR Seeks Input on Research Needs from Disability Community
New Family Trainer & Participant Manual on CD
Psychiatric Rehabilitation Educator's Group Newsletter

June 2004

SAMSHA Launches Multimedia Mental Health Education Effort
Photovoice Class Offered in Recovery Center
Discounts Available for People with Psychiatric Disabilities and their Families
Self-Determination Workshop Series Training Program

May 2004

SAMHSA New Conference Grant Program
Co-Occurring Disorders Product Special for May 2004!
Free Download: Self-Determination Workbook
Participate in a NAMI Walk
Alternatives to Traditional Staff Training

April 2004

The Principle of Personhood
Last call for applications in Psych Vocational Rehabilitation certificate program
The PDP online seminar series is complete
National forum of the 30th institute on rehab issues

March 2004

Spring Workshop Series at Boston University April 12-15, 2004
Integrated Treatment for Dual Disorders Webcast Archived
Free Article Examines Treatments for Chronic Insomnia for People with Mental Illness

February 2004

Spring Workshop Series
Self Determination & Mental Wellness Conference: Call for Papers
Free Article Related to Psych Rehab Service Needs of Women

January 2004

Mental Health Recovery Training
Peer Support Conference
Vocational Rehab Training Program for Practitioners
Participate in an Online Seminar to Fulfill Your Licensing Requirements
Praise for New Book by Robert Gary Neugeboren

December 2003

Self-Determination Booklets for People with Psychiatric Disabilities
Recovery Education Resource Newsletter
New Self-Paced Study Option for Professional Development Program

November 2003

IAPSRS Annual Conference 2004
Suggest a Recovery Resource for Website Repository
Identifying Functional Limitations in Relation to Employment
Dual Disorders Training Materials

October 2003

Mental Illness Awareness Week October 5-11, 2003
National Organizations Team up for Recovery Webcast
Mentoring Program Newsletter
New Book Authored by Robert Gary Neugeboren

September 2003

New SAMHSA Manual Aids Grant Applicants
Mental Health Parity Legislation Article Available for Free Download
New! Practitioner Tools for Choosing Valued Roles
An Array of Information about Rehabilitation Readiness

August 2003

RSA Commissioner Speaks at Certificate Program in Psychiatric Vocational Rehabilitation Awards Ceremony
Job Accommodation Network Training Symposium
Online Survey About Mental Health & Personal Choice
Documentary Focuses on Critical Mental Illness Issues

July 2003

World Association for Psychosocial Rehabilitation Congress
New Professional Development Program Online Seminar
Article Discusses Disclosing a Psychiatric Disability in the Workplace
UIC Self-Determination Workshop to Focus on Cultural Diversity

June 2003

Special Announcement: NIDRR Invites Stakeholder Input Regarding Long Range Plan (2004-2008)
Free Recovery Article Available For Download
The Infinite Mind on National Public Radio Broadcast Live from the Carter Center
New Professional Development Program (PDP) Books & Tests
20% Discount on Award Winning Book "Psychiatric Rehabilitation"

May 2003

New Recovery Workbook On Connectedness Available
The Cpr Catalog Now Lists 45 Published Articles Available For Free Download
Assessing & Developing Readiness Newsletter
Psych Rehab Practitioner Tools: Assessing & Developing Readiness Now Available In 3 Formats!

April 2003

Free Download! Evidence-Based Practices Article Available for a Limited Time
New! Audio Taped Workshop Package Available
New Offering in Professional Development Program (PDP) in Psychiatric Rehabilitation
UIC Self-Determination Workshop #4
Social Security Administration to Revise Rules for Evaluating Mental Disorders

March 2003

Exciting Training Opportunity!
Study Findings: People With Serious Mental Illness Use Alternative Health Care To Aid Recovery
Recovery Workshop Online Registration Available
Co-Occuring Disorders Webcast Archived & Available For Download

February 2003

Conference Keynote Webcast Released
Spanish Translations Available
New! Practitioner Tools for Achieving Valued Roles
Recovery Workshop Coming Soon
Consumer Operated Service Program Study

January 2003

Program Administrators Survey
Now Recruiting Mentors in Boston Area
Study Findings on Reasonable Workplace Accommodations Available For Download
National Research Report on Mental Health Recovery Published

November 2002

SAMHSA "SIMS" Delivers News Via Email
New Book Provides Info on Finding & Starting Self-Help Groups
UIC Self-Determination & Internet Webcast Archived & Available for Download

October 2002

Dr. Michael Hogan at Boston University
UIC Self-Determination Broadcast on the Web
Behavioral Healthcare Tomorrow Features Recovery Article
Integrated Treatment for Co-Occurring Substance Abuse

September 2002

Certificate Program to Receive National Award
Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Offered
Conference Discount for Groups of 5 or More!
IAPSRS Toolkit Article Available for Download

July 2002

The Job Accommodation Network: A Valuable Resource
Assessment in Psychiatric Rehabilitation now Updated
Conference Press Release Available for Download
Web Site for Consumers Managing Psychiatric Disabilities in Work and School

June 2002

Recent Article Examines Personal Assistance Services
Conference Themes Important for Administrators, Practitioners & Educators
National Study of Professionals and Managers with Psychiatric Conditions Widely Publicized
Consumers Learn to Advocate for Themselves