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montco memo Montgomery County, PA April 2018 Volume XXXVII Issue 9

Also in this Issue

NAMI Basics Class 2

Letter from our President 3

Letter from our Executive Director

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Save the Dates 3

Is There a Connection Between Creativity and Mental Health?

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How Do I Know if My Therapist is Effective?

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Depression and Addiction: Understanding Dual Diagnoses

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Adult Mental Health First Aid Training

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2018 NAMI of PA Montco Recognition Awards RISE Barre & Fitness WALKS Fundraiser Class Tributes

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Montgomery County Community Support Program Awards Ceremony

The Montgomery County CSP Conference/Mental Health Awards Ceremony is an event bringing together people in the Montgomery County mental health community to celebrate recovery and recognize the people

who are making a difference.

The conference will include a wide variety of workshops, including arts, sports, holistic practices, pet therapy, and more.

A chicken and hamburger barbecue lunch will be served (vegetarian burg-

ers available). This event is free for all residents of Montgomery County, PA. It is an event for people 18 and older.

Thursday, June 7, 2018 10:00 am– 4:00 pm

Mermaid Lake Swim Club 1002 Jolly Road,

Blue Bell, PA 19422

This event sponsored by HopeWorx, Inc.

to learn more, visit: hopeworxinc.org

APRIL INFORMATION MEETING

The Wellness Recovery Action Plan or W.R.A.P. is a self-designed preven-tion wellness tool that anyone can use to get well, stay well, and make their life the way they want it to be!

Join us as Certified Peer Specialists and W.R.A.P. Facilitators, Jason Matlack and Angela Norman, teach us about how Wellness Recovery Action Plans can enhance our lives. Participants will have the opportunity to create their own plan. Date: Wednesday, April 11, 2018 Time: 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Location: 100 W. Main Street, Suite 204 Lansdale PA 19446 Light refreshments will be provided. This event is free and open to the public; however an RSVP is requested by April 9th. Please call 215-361-7784.

Family members were well informed at our March Information Meeting from three lawyers from McAndrews Law Offices. Many thanks for providing an informative meeting to our members.

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NAMI of PENNSYLVANIA

MONTGOMERY COUNTY

Board of Directors

President Neen Davis First Vice-President Donna McNelis Second Vice President Dawn Hogan Secretary Beth Milton Treasurer Sandy Leopold

Victoria Bright Dave Davis Jullian DeLehman Jessica Fenchel Rhea Fernandes Bob Greenaway Tricia Malott Mia Marcovici, MD Jason Matlack Ayana Walker Executive Director Abby Grasso Editor Kelly Ann Berry Development Coordinator Ellen Roberts Office Coordinator Carolyn Bilofsky Bookkeeper Kelly Ann Berry Program Coordinator Jeanne Schafle

Support Group Facilitators Coordinator Abby Grasso

Abington Presbyterian Church Joan Kozlowski Corinne Smith Miriam McCauley Lansdale Rich Kelble Anne Magowan

Lower Providence Presbyterian Church Neen Davis Sue Soriano

Pottstown Martha Edwards NAMI Connection Michael Solomon Elaine Day Jason Matlack Robert Singer

NAMI of PA Montgomery County 100 W. Main Street, Suite 204

Lansdale, PA 19446 Phone: 215-361-7784 FAX: 215-361-7786

Email: office@namimontcopa.org Web page: www.namimontcopa.org

Letters to the Editor and other articles and contributions are welcome. Send them

to the NAMI Office or by Email to

office@namimontcopa.org by the 15th of the preceding month

NAMI of Pennsylvania Montgomery County is an approved Donor Choice Agency of the United Way of Greater Philadelphia and

Southern New Jersey

United Way Agency Code # 5076

Calendar

Apr. 2 May 7

NAMI Connection is a peer-run support group for individuals liv-ing with mental illness, which meets the 1st and 3rd Monday of every month, except holidays, 6:15 PM. William Jeanes Memorial Library, 4051 Joshua Rd, Lafayette Hill, PA 19444

Apr. 21 May 19

NAMI Connection is a peer-run support group for individuals liv-ing with mental illness, which meets the 3rd Saturday of every month, 10:00 AM -11:30 AM. NAMI Office 100 W. Main St., Suite 204, Lansdale, PA 19446

Apr. 2 May 7

Lower Providence Family Support Group 1st Monday except on holidays, 7:00 PM. Lower Providence Presbyterian Church, 3050 Ridge Pike, Room 205, Eagleville, PA 19403

Apr. 3 May 1

Lansdale Family Support Group 1st Tuesday, 7:00 PM. St. John’s United Church of Christ, 500 W. Main Street (at Richard-son Avenue), Lansdale PA 19446

Apr. 12 May 10

Glenside Family Support Group 2nd Thursday, 7:30 PM. Abington Presbyterian Church, 1082 Old York Road, Abington, PA 19001

Apr. 9 May 14

Pottstown Family Support Group 2nd Monday, 7:00-8:30PM. Creative Health Services, Consumers Library, 11 Robinson Court, Pottstown, PA 19464

Apr. 11

Monthly Information Meeting 2nd Wednesday, 7:00-8:30 PM. NAMI Office, 100 W. Main St., Suite 204, Lansdale, PA 19446

Apr. 19

Montgomery County CSP (Community Support Program) 3rd Thursday, 12:00-2:30 PM, Montgomery County Library, 1001 Powell St., Norristown, PA 19401

Apr. 19

Board of Director’s Meeting 3rd Thursday, 6:30 PM. NAMI Office,100 W. Main St., Suite 204, Lansdale, PA 19446

A Note About Our Meetings Although some of our meetings are held at religious institutions, they are nondenominational and open to people of all beliefs.

NAMI Basics is a free, six-session program designed for parents and other

family caregivers of children and adolescents with emotional and behavior-

al difficulties. NAMI Basics helps parents and other family caregivers of children to understand the illnesses that are caus-ing those behavioral difficulties, and the critical role families play in the treat-

ment of those illnesses. The program is taught by trained teachers who are also the parents or family caregivers of individuals who experienced emotional

or behavioral difficulties prior to age 13.

NAMI of PA Montgomery County will offer its NAMI Basics Education Program for the Spring beginning Monday, April 16 through Monday, May 21,

from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm. The group will be held at Penn Foundation in the Loux Center. To register, call 215-361-7784.

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Message from Our President Dear Friends- Snow. I bet that’s the last thing you want to read or hear about! As I write this, we just got bombarded with the second snowstorm in one week. Enough! Spring is here…and none too soon. Before we know it, we’ll be walking to help STOMP OUT STIGMA and RAISE AWARENESS for all those who live with a mental illness. Our Greater Philadelphia NAMIWalks is May 5th. Please join us for a fun-filled day at Montgomery County Com-munity College in Blue Bell. Our Walk Manager, Ellen Roberts, and her wonderful Walk Committee have lots of surprises in store for us. May 9th is our Annual Membership/Awards Dinner. As al-ways, I look forward to seeing you there. If you are not yet a member of this great NAMI affiliate, I encourage you to join and take part in our Membership/Awards Dinner. It’s always a great evening to meet and greet other affiliate members, board direc-tors, staff and of course, the very deserving awardees.

Our board has been very hard at work. We recently complet-ed a strategic plan that will guide us the next three years. We are in the process of planning a board retreat to focus on its imple-mentation. I am especially proud of our Board of Directors. They are a group of committed individuals who bring with them a variety of talents from diverse backgrounds. All are hardworking and work to move our mission forward throughout Montgomery County. Our Executive Director, Abby Grasso, has been at the forefront of these efforts. Her enthusiasm continues to help lead us as we move forward with our strategic plan. A special thank you to our dedicated volunteers. “We couldn’t do what we do without you”. Please be our guest as we honor YOU at our Volunteer Recognition Brunch on Saturday, April 14th at 10:30am at Normandy Farm in Blue Bell. Abby and I look forward to seeing each and every one of you! Sincerely,

Neen Davis

President, NAMI of PA Montgomery County

Message from Our Executive Director Dear NAMI Friends, Happy Spring! Even saying that feels funny, as the weather feels more like winter than it does Spring. I hope this edition of the Montco Memo finds you well & ready for some NAMI GOODNESS! Our NAMI of PA Montgomery County affiliate is jumping right into spring with great awareness and educational events that I hope you have a chance to participate in. Our Monthly Meeting in April will feature W.R.A.P. (Wellness Recovery Action Plan) and allow each of us to create a plan to promote wellness in our lives. On April 14th, we celebrate our amazing, dedicated NAMI Volunteers. I am often inspired at the impact a volunteer at our affiliate has on another. We couldn’t do the great work that is done without our volunteers and their steadfast dedication to live our mission! We are so thankful for our volunteers. If you are interested in joining our amazing group of volunteers, please call the office at 215-361-7784. Celebrate recovery and stomp stigma at our 11th Annual Greater Philadelphia NAMIWalks at Montgomery County Com-

munity College on May 5, 2018. I can’t wait to take part in this encouraging day of awareness and acceptance. I just recently returned from the 2nd Annual NAMI Keystone State Conference. I left feeling invigorated and connected to the great work we do, but am reminded that while we have spread the “Goodness of NAMI,” we still have so much to do through advo-cacy efforts and to support more individuals throughout Montgom-ery County impacted by mental illness through our programming. Please stay connected with us by sharing your email, becoming a member, and engaging on social media. If you know someone who could benefit from our affiliate, please share our services. As spring brings renewal and possibilities, I hope you find yourself doing something that makes you happy. My best,

Abby Grasso

Volunteer Brunch! Join us for Brunch celebrating our Volunteers on Saturday, April 14th, 10:30am - 2:30pm at Normandy Farm located at 1401 Morris Rd. Blue Bell, PA 19422. We hope you will let us thank you!

NEW Saturday NAMI Connections! We will be running the new NAMI Connections group every third Saturday at the NAMI office. Join us Saturday, April 21st from 10:00am -11:30am at 100 W. Main St., Suite 204, Lansdale, PA 19446 Annual Membership & Awards Dinner to be held on May 9, 2018

The event is free to all members. More information coming soon! SAVE THE DATES

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By Lisa D. Ellis | QualityHealth.com

Many people who work in creative professions bristle at this stereo-

type, but there may be some validity to the concept of artists and crea-tive types being more susceptible to mental health disorders. That's

according to Elizabeth Stringer, PhD, who teaches at the William

Alanson White Institute in New York City.

"While it's not true that most artists are crazy, there is a higher rate of

psychopathology among artists than among the general public," says

Stringer. This finding comes from a literature review she conducted more than a decade ago as part of her broader research effort explor-

ing the effects of psychotherapy on writers' creativity. Most of the

studies focused mainly on writers, with the most common diagnoses being affective disorder and alcoholism

The Link Between Mental Health Disorders and Creativity

Stringer speculates that the connection between affective disorder and

creativity likely comes from the fact that the mild and controlled man-

ic state that often accompanies affective disorder can help writers to have more energy and to function with little sleep-both factors that can

increase productivity.

While the link between creativity and depression is less obvious, she

says that one hypothesis is that people who are depressed are frequent-

ly dealing with issues of loss and mourning. "Mourning may facilitate creativity by releasing energy from the relationship with the lost per-

son or idea into the creative work, while at the same time, maintaining

a close connection with the loss," she explains. "The need to then ex-

press the loss to the wider world establishes a deeper connection, both to the person themselves and to others, which eases feelings of loss

and isolation."

While Stringer's findings were limited to these two main diagnoses,

she points out that researchers Kay Jamison, PhD, and Nancy C. An-

dreasen, MD, PhD. also found a link exists between creative folks and

bipolar disorder. Interestingly enough, Stringer points out that the connection seems to have a genetic component, since some studies

found not only a much higher rate of creativity among people with

bipolar disorder, but also among first-degree relatives of the person

who is bipolar.

Will Therapy Thwart Creativity?

It's been debated that some of the greatest literary works may not ex-

ist, if not for the state of mind of the writer. Regardless of the specific

diagnosis, Stringer's own research found that psychotherapy doesn't ultimately hamper the writer's creative process, nor his or her produc-

tivity. There was even evidence that some writer's work could benefit

during the psychotherapy process.

Good news for writers grappling with mental health issues, since it

means that it's possible to feel better without fear of suppressing their

creative success.

In fact, Stringer says she has found that when working with artists in

her private practice, "the more the problematic parts get treated and

get taken out of the way, the more creativity actually gets expressed."

The Benefits of Creativity for Everyone

Of course, the very act of being creative is beneficial. You don't have

to be writing the great American novel or painting a masterpiece to

reap the benefits. "I think all forms of creative expression are thera-peutic if the person enjoys them," Stringer says. "Aside from the ther-

apeutic value of achieving a state of 'flow,' what is bothering someone

often lies dormant and unformulated in his or her mind or body, and

creative expression, writing or any other form, verbal or non-verbal, helps formulate and organize the issue so that it seems less over-

whelming."

So, even if you're not dealing with a mental health condition, enrolling

in a writing, painting or music class may be a good outlet to help you

deal with every day stress.

Is There a Connection Between Creativity and Mental Health?

NAMIWalks Greater Philadelphia 2018 Montgomery County Community College 340 Dekalb Pike, Blue Bell, PA 19422

Saturday, May 5, 2018 Registration begins at 8:00am, Walk Starts at 10:00am

To register as a walker or team, donate or sponsor visit:

www.namiwalks.org/greaterphiladelphia

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By Laura Greenstein | nami.org | Feb. 14, 2018

It can be a challenge to find

the “right” therapist for you. You might come across someone who has a

degree from an impressive school, writes extensively

on psychology and mental illness, gives lectures and

talks, and still isn’t an ef-fective therapist. And while

it is important for therapists to be educated, trained and up-to-date

on current practices, there is so much more to a good therapist than just their background and education.

Because the science of therapy is subjective, it can be challeng-

ing to tell if your therapeutic relationship is truly “working.” Here’s a list of how effective therapists practice to help you deter-

mine whether you’re receiving the best possible care.

Do They Guide You to Your Goals?

Be wary of any therapist who makes promises like: “I can get you to recovery in six months” or “I can help you get rid of your

anxiety.” Therapists should guide you towards reaching your goals, not make guarantees about when and how you will reach them.

How you improve should be at your own pace. Additionally, they are not there to set your goals for you. This is your treatment—you’re in the driver’s seat.

Do They Show Acceptance and Compassion?

It’s one thing for your therapist to show concern or recommend against certain behaviors, but you shouldn’t feel judged or ashamed after a therapy session. Christine, a young adult living

with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), tells a story of when she felt shamed by a therapist:

“I went to a therapist to talk about a relationship I was having a

hard time getting over. I told her I would do outlandish things to keep this relationship alive, even though this guy made it clear he

wanted nothing to do with me. This therapist responded by saying, ‘Christine, men don’t like clingy women. You need to be coy and

play hard-to-get.’ She completely invalidated that my fear of aban-donment had been triggered; to her, this situation had nothing to do with BPD, I was just making myself too available.”

The most effective therapists make you feel accepted and vali-dated, showing understanding and sympathy/empathy for whatever you’re going through. They will approach you with compassion

and kindness, and build enough trust for you to share your darkest thoughts and memories with them.

Do They Challenge You?

It’s important to recognize that therapy is not synonymous with

friendship. An effective therapist will challenge you and help you see things from a different perspective, even if it’s hard to hear.

They will give you homework that you may not like. For example, when I feel anxious, my reaction is to try to get rid of that anxiety

any way that I can. So, my therapist often tells me to “sit with anx-iety, accept that anxiety has visited you and observe how you feel.”

She pushes me out of my comfort zone to help me overcome my fears and work towards my goal of managing anxiety.

Do They Check-In with You?

It’s important for your therapist to check-in with you about how you think therapy is going. After giving me challenging homework, my therapist will often ask me how it went or if I found

it helpful. Since each session is tailored to you, a good therapist should adjust treatment based on your feedback. For instance, if

you feel like they pushed you to do something you weren’t ready to do and you say you want smaller, more achievable steps, your

therapist should take this into consideration for future exercises.

Do They Help You Learn?

An effective therapist offers different ways to help you learn skills (such as managing difficult emotions, handling stressful situ-

ations or practicing acceptance), understand yourself better and encourage healthy communication with the people in your life. “One therapist helped me see that when I like a person, whether

it’s a relationship or a friendship, I have a hard time seeing red flags,” says Christine. “She helped me realize this about myself,

and now I push myself to see people in a more realistic way.”

At the same time, this doesn’t mean telling you what to do each step of the way. Rather, they help you learn how to handle the

stressful situations life throws at you. It’s problematic if you feel dependent on your therapist.

Do They Practice Cultural Competence?

Therapy should be tailored to your specific culture, background

and needs. A good therapist is understanding of any cultural barri-ers you face and should keep those in mind while advising you.

“When I met with my therapist in the first couple sessions, they were interested in learning about my culture and how it has impact-ed my experience,” says Ryann, a person with lived experience.

“Culturally competent therapists say validating statements rather than questioning my upbringing.”

Do They Treat You as an Equal?

An effective therapist works with you and supports you.

They’re your partner in bettering your mental health. They’re not the teacher instructing the “right ways” to behave or the parent

asserting discipline over a child. There shouldn’t be any kind of power struggle or “doctor-knows-best” attitude in their demeanor.

While it is important to respect their wealth of knowledge, you shouldn’t feel inferior to your therapist.

Therapy is one of the few parts of life that is all about you.

Therapists are not there to express their own needs—they are there to help you reach your goals. Like any other worthwhile endeavor, the benefits of therapy don’t happen overnight, but over time you

should feel like your therapeutic relationship is nothing but benefi-cial to your well-being.

How Do I Know if My Therapist is Effective?

Research News You Can Use

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Depression and Addiction: Understanding Dual Diagnoses

By Trevor McDonald | February 28, 2018 www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org

Over 7.9 million people in the U.S. have a dual diagnosis according to a 2014 study by the National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI). A “dual diagnosis” is the condition in which one is diagnosed with a mental illness as well as a substance use dis-order at the same time. The most common dual diagnosis is de-pression and addiction. What causes a dual diagnosis? A dual diagnosis can occur for a variety of reasons and cannot be limited to one core reason. Many factors come into play with how depression and addiction occur in the first place – below you’ll find a few common reasons as to why and how dual diagnoses surface: 1. Drugs or alcohol become a coping mechanism Substances can temporarily numb emotions and disconnect a person from reality, which is why using drugs or alcohol can quickly become a method of escape and a widely used coping mechanism. This is especially seen in cases of individuals who use substances to combat the symptoms of their depression. Un-fortunately, in many cases, an addiction can manifest unintention-ally. 2. Illicit substances possess inherent depressant properties Alcohol is the primary depressant that triggers depression and its symptoms It causes a chemical imbalance in the brain that targets mood, damages cognitive function and amplifies negative emo-tions. If consumed for long periods of time, alcohol will ultimate-ly cause depression in addition to fueling the addiction. 3. Toxic social environments and genetic influence take effect When sur rounded by a social circle that uses alcohol and drugs, a person is more likely to follow suit. Furthermore, a dual diagnosis can be genetically passed down. Individuals who have a family history of depression and addiction are more at risk for developing a dual diagnosis, even if they are never explicitly exposed to alcohol or drugs.

Still, depression and addiction can be treated and overcome simultaneously; hope is absolutely not lost for someone who lives with both depression and addiction. With regard to treatment, it’s

important to approach both aspects of the dual diagnosis equally and simultaneously, which ensures the whole person is consid-ered and treated. A treatment plan may include a detox from sub-stances in conjunction with a careful psychiatric analysis and therapy program to treat the underlying psychological causes of addiction.

If you saw someone who might be living with a mental health or substance use disorder, would you know how to respond? Just as CPR helps you assist an individual having a heart attack, Men-tal Health First Aid helps you assist someone experiencing a mental health or substance use-related crisis. Take a course today so you can be aware of the risk factors and warning signs for mental health and addiction concerns, strategies for how to help someone in both crisis and non-crisis situations and where to turn for help.

Mental Health First Aid is an 8-hour course that teaches you how to help someone who may be experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge. The training helps you identi-fy, understand and respond to signs of addictions and mental ill-nesses. Find a Mental Health First Aid course near you using the search tool here: https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/take-a-course/find-a-course/

ADULT MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID TRAINING DATE: Tue, April 17, 2018 TIME: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm LOCATION: Abington-Lansdale Hospital-Jefferson Health 100 Medical Campus Drive Lansdale, PA 19446 *This event is sponsored by Abington Jefferson Hospital* For other dates and locations visit: https://fivecountymh.org/

Volunteer presenters are an invaluable asset to our team! As a presenter, you would be part of a 2 person team respon-sible for giving the Ending the Silence presentation to local middle and high schools. If you are a young adult age 18-35 living with mental illness in recovery and want to share your story to help others and break the stigma associated with mental illness, please contact Ending the Silence Program Coordinator, Jeanne Schafle by calling our office at

215-361-7784 to get more information about this great opportunity.

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Please join us to support NAMIWalks Greater Philadelphia on Saturday, April 7th at 11am for a RISE Barre & Fitness charity class

located at 821 N. Bethlehem Pike, Lower Gwynedd, PA 19002, with owners Jeannine Garrick and Ali Rossi followed by snacks, drinks, raffles and fun!

If the class doesn’t fit your schedule, please show your support by purchasing raffle tickets the week of April 2nd at the studio

for a chance to win a gift basket.

All fitness levels welcome! Any questions, contact Ellen Roberts, Development Coordinator, eroberts@namimontcopa.org or 215-361-7784.

Register today! Space is limited!

Thank you for your support and thank you to RISE Barre & Fitness Studio!

The Tribute Fund is a good way to mark anniversaries, weddings and other special occasions, and to express sym-pathy for the loss of a loved one. We will send a note of appreciation to anyone you designate. Send your check to NAMI of Pennsylvania Montgomery County, 100 W. Main Street, Suite 204, Lansdale, PA 19446. When designating NAMI in an obituary notice, please specify NAMI of Pennsylvania Montgomery County. Individual Donations: Aidan & Roberta Altenor Debra Beardsley Gail Beidler Theresa & Jeffrey Haverson Thomas W. Garton Tom Meyer Tributes: In Memory of: Silvia Di Ianni - Glenn & Susan Paine, Suman Devas In Memory of: Paul Fink - Dawn Hogan In Appreciation of: Beth Milton - Dawn Hogan Corporate Matching Donations: Merck Foundation Matching Donation: Rebecca Chastang, United Way of Greater Philadelphia: Scott Evert, Elliot V. Hersh, Aline Lewis, Anthony J. Malloy, Richard P. Kelble, James Alexander Rauer

Tributes and Other Contributions

2018 NAMI of PA Montgomery County Recognition Awards Get your nominations in! Deadline for nominations is Friday, April 6th! We look forward to honoring those in our NAMI commu-nity who deserve recognition for their outstanding efforts on behalf of persons with mental illness and their families. If you want to nominate someone for an award, please call our office (215-361-7784) or email us at: office@namimontocpa.org The categories of recognition awards are as follows: The Maryella Hitt Advocacy Award — presented to the individual/s or organization that exemplifies the true advocate for mental illness spirit.

The Peg Cochran Volunteer Award — presented to the individual/s or organization that has displayed outstanding volunteer ef-forts for individuals with mental illness and their families.

The Glenn Koons Recovery Award — presented to the individual/s or organization that exemplifies resiliency and recovery, and overcoming the challenges of mental illness.

The Criminal Justice Award — Presented in recognition of outstanding service in the realm of mental illness and the criminal justice system.

The Carol Caruso Innovation Scholarship – Presented to a youth (teen to 25 years old) who embraces the mission of our affiliate to support, educate, and advocate in the community. This $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to an individual who produces a pro-gram or project that will impact the community while supporting the mission of our affiliate or aid in spreading awareness of our affiliate in the community.

RISE Barre & Fitness Fundraiser Class

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